Dallas Theater Center (DTC), one of the nation’s leading producers of classic and global theater experiences, is proud to announce its upcoming 2024 gala and fundraiser, Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day, to be held on May 4, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fashion Industry Gallery. The annual gala is a fundraising opportunity for patrons to support the productions and programs of the TONY AWARD® winning theater company. The highly anticipated fête will mark the 40th year for the annual Centerstage gala, as well as the 65th anniversary for the Dallas Theater Center organization. The cabaret-jazz-inspired evening will include a cocktail reception highlighting many of the Public Works education and community engagement programs and featuring the Diane & Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company, followed by a seated dinner and program, vibrant live auction & paddle raise, and ending with a musical performance by award-winning Broadway deity André De Shields.
Leading the efforts for the Centerstage 40 gala as the Event Chair, is Dallas luminary and Founder of HAS Events, Hamilton A Sneed. Sneed has been an integral voice, community partner and served on the DTC Board of Trustees for 10 years.
In addition to Sneed, big names have gathered in support of DTC, including the distinguished set of honorary chairs who have demonstrated influential leadership of significance, and a support of the arts throughout the Dallas community. The 2024 honorary chairs include Chairman T.D. & Mrs. Serita Jakes and Helen & Frank Risch.
Additionally, the Dallas Theater Center honors individuals or organizations for their commitment to service, leadership, and community impact: The Linda and Bill Custard Award is presented to individuals or organizations that show a sustained and profound commitment to American Theater and support Dallas Theater Center in providing meaningful experiences for diverse communities through the arts. The 2024 Linda and Bill Custard Award will be presented to DTC Life Trustee, Donna Wilhelm.
Proceeds raised from CENTERSTAGE make it possible for DTC to continue the inclusive and creative work of the organization with community and engagement programs such as Project Discovery, the Public Works Pageant, and many others. To date, $200,000 has been raised towards the CENTERSTAGE 40 pre-event gross goal of $600,000. To view sponsorship opportunities (ranging from $12,500 to $25,000) or to purchase tickets (ranging from $1,500 to $2,500), please visit www.DallasTheaterCenter.org/gala.
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