You’re invited to raise the curtain and light the lights at…
PlayMakers Backstage Pass Gala
Explore every corner of our facility, enjoy delicious food, mingle with amazing PlayMakers artists, and dance the night away – all for a great cause, all with a cocktail in hand!
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art
120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
6:00 PM – Spotlight Experience Begins
7:30 PM – Footlight Experience Begins
After a three-year hiatus, we’re thrilled to announce the return of the PlayMakers Gala in a brand-new “backstage pass” format! This year’s event will embrace our theatricality and what makes PlayMakers a unique space in Chapel Hill. This intimate affair begins backstage in our scene shop with custom cocktails by Infinium Spirits, curated wines by Glasshalful, and a unique culinary experience by Snap Pea Catering. Then, join us in the Paul Green Theatre for dancing, entertainment, a chance to win incredible prizes, and an exclusive performance by Golden Globe-winning actress Kathleen Turner!
You have the opportunity to experience the Backstage Pass Gala in two ways!
Footlight Experience
Join us at 7:30 PM
- Guided backstage tours with cocktails by Infinium Spirits and hors d’oeuvres by Snap Pea Catering
- Performances, entertainment, and dancing in the Paul Green Theatre
Spotlight Experience
SOLD OUT
Beginning at 6:00 PM
- Curated backstage tours with cocktails by Infinium Spirits and hors d’oeuvres by Snap Pea Catering
- A unique seated dinner and dessert in the Kenan Theatre provided by Snap Pea Catering
- Performances, entertainment, and dancing in the Paul Green Theatre
- Complimentary valet parking
Creative cocktail attire is encouraged! We recommend guests bring comfortable shoes for backstage tours.
Director and Designer Event Sponsorships begin at $5,000. (A limited number of sponsorships are available)
- Ten (10) tickets to the event with premiere seating
- Opening Night invitations for two for PlayMakers 2023-24 Season
- Half-page color playbill advertisement throughout the season (September-May)
- Invitation to lunch and conversation with PlayMakers Producing Artistic Director for up to four (4) guests (to be scheduled with Development department)
- Prominent recognition on event webpage & signage
- Public recognition at the event
- Complimentary valet parking
- Eight (8) tickets to the event with premiere seating
- Opening Night invitations for two for PlayMakers 2023-24 Season
- Recognition on the donor roll in the playbill
- Recognition on event webpage & signage
- Public recognition at the event
- Complimentary valet parking
Questions? Contact Kymberly Burkhead-Dalton, Director of Development, at kbdalton@email.unc.edu or 919-962-4846 for more information.
All proceeds benefit PlayMakers’ artistic, outreach, and education programs.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE!
Director: Zachary Howell and Garrett Hall; Wyndham Robertson; Susan and Dustin Gross
Designer: College of Arts & Sciences; Office of the Chancellor, UNC Chapel Hill; Patrick Brennan and Lillian Jenks; Linda Butler; Betsy Blackwell and John Watson; Paula Noell and Palmer Page
Liquor generously provided in-kind by Infinium Spirits; wines generously provided in-kind by Glasshalfull.
Host Committee:
Paula Noell, Co-Chair
Amy Guskiewicz, Co-Chair
Amir Barzin
Anna Barzin
Betsy Blackwell
Patrick Brennan
Linda Butler
Anne Dusek
Randi Emerman
C. Hawkins
Tracey Vann Hawkins
Zach Howell
Lillian Jenks
Kimberley Kwok
Debra Lampley
Stuart Lascelles
Diane Robertson
Wyndham Robertson
Kira Royal
Jackie Tanner
