2023 Gala

Olney Theatre Center's Annual Gala

We hope you can join us on April 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm as we come together to celebrate the arts! The evening will commemorate the accomplishments of John Kander and Fred Ebb, as well as our opening night of The World Goes 'Round.

Honorary Gala Chair
Cathy S. Bernard

Gala Committee Chairs
Mita Schaffer and Tina Martin

The evening will start with a special cocktail reception and dinner on our tented Omi's Pavilion. Guests will then join us in our Mainstage Theatre for the opening night of The World Goes 'Round, a co-production between ArtsCentric, Everyman Theatre, and Olney Theatre Center. Kevin McAllister directs this tribute to the legacy and careers of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The show explores their overriding faith in humans to persevere through good times and bad, and includes iconic songs from Chicago, Cabaret, Zobra, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and many more!

Thank you to our current Gala Sponsors. If you would like to join them and us for this momentous occasion, you can sign up as a Gala Sponsor here. Individual tickets to the Gala will go on sale soon.

If you have any questions about the evening, please contact Eleanor Sobczyk at esobczyk@olneytheatre.org or 301-924-4485 ext. 130.

Interested in learning about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities for the 2023 Gala? Please contact Michael Mercier at mmercier@olneytheatre.org or 240-722-6046 to learn more about the levels and benefits.

Dinner is Full!

At this time we have reached full capacity for our Gala Dinner. If you would like to be notified in case of an opening, please contact the Advancement Team at advancement@olneytheatre.org. Tickets for the opening night performance of The World Goes 'Round and our post-show reception will be made available soon, and we invite you to join us for the performance if you're able. You may also make a donation to the event below which will be fully tax-deductible.

Access a Mailable Sponsorship Form Here:

2023 Gala Sponsorship Form

Individual Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

We have estimated the fair market value of these sponsorships to be $125 per plate.

Executive Producer – $25,000

Up to twelve (12) Gala tickets, including VIP seating for The World Goes ‘Round
Recognition as an Executive Producer Gala Sponsor on all event materials and in 23-24 Season programs
Concierge ticket service through the Advancement Dept. during the 23-24 Season
A Kander and Ebb inspired gift
A souvenir Gala program
Early access to register for 2024 London Trip
Invitation to celebration of the reopened Root Stage
Invitation to technical rehearsal experience in the 23-24 Season
Customized Behind-the-Scenes OTC experience
Two (2) tickets to three (3) Olney Outdoors performances
Waived rental fee for renting our space for a private event
Invitation to the First Rehearsal of The World Goes ‘Round

Producer – $10,000

Up to ten (10) Gala tickets, including preferred seating for The World Goes ‘Round
Recognition as a Producer Gala Sponsor on all event materials and in 23-24 Season programs
Concierge ticket service through the Advancement Dept. during the 23-24 Season
A Kander and Ebb inspired gift
A special Gala program
Early access to register for 2024 London Trip
Invitation to celebration of the reopened Root Stage
Invitation to technical rehearsal experience in the 23-24 Season
Two (2) tickets to three (3) Olney Outdoors performances
Waived rental fee for renting our space for a private event

Director – $5,000

Up to eight (8) Gala tickets, including seating for The World Goes ‘Round
Recognition as a Director Gala Sponsor on all event materials and in 23-24 Season programs
Concierge ticket service through the Advancement Dept. during the 23-24 Season
A Kander and Ebb inspired gift
A special Gala program
Invitation to celebration of the reopened Root Stage
Invitation to technical rehearsal experience in the 23-24 Season
Two (2) tickets to two (2) Olney Outdoors performances
Invitation to the First Rehearsal of The World Goes ‘Round

Advocate – $2,500