Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Holds GALA 2011, 5/7

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's star-studded ensemble will join 600 members of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural communities for GALA 2011 on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company,1650 N. Halsted St. and Blackhawk on Halsted, 1460 N. Halsted St. Steppenwolf's premier fundraising event offers guests the unique opportunity to connect with Steppenwolf artists while enjoying theatrical entertainment, cocktails, a gourmet dinner, music and dancing with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, the opportunity to bid on once-in-lifetime auction items-and much more!

Single tickets and tables for GALA 2011 are currently available by contacting Steppenwolf's Special Events Department at (312) 654-5632 or specialevents@steppenwolf.org. Last year's Gala raised over $1 million for Steppenwolf's artistic and community programming.

GALA 2011 kicks off at Steppenwolf Theatre Company with a showcase of scenes from Steppenwolf's production of The Hot L Baltimore directed by ensemble member Tina Landau, featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan and the entire Hot L cast. Following the performance, the party moves two blocks south to Blackhawk on Halsted, a 15,000 square-foot space featuring theatrically-inspired décor by Event Creative and a breathtaking view of Chicago's skyline. There, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, a gourmet dinner prepared by Food for Thought Catering and the annual live auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime adventures with Steppenwolf ensemble members and artists. The evening wraps up with dancing and live music by Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band and a late night DJ set.

The GALA 2011 Co-Chairs include: Carole L. Brown, Kenneth J. Porrello, Michael R. Salem and Stephanie B. Smith.

Event: GALA 2011
Performance: An exclusive showcase of scenes from The Hot L Baltimore, dancing and live music with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band plus a late-night DJ set.
Details: Featuring a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction.
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Location: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St.
Blackhawk on Halsted, 1460 N. Halsted St.
Tickets: To purchase tickets, contact Steppenwolf's Special Events Department at (312) 654-5632 or specialevents@steppenwolf.org.

Deloitte is the GALA 2011 Co-Sponsor, Liz and Eric Lefkofsky are the Live Auction Sponsors, Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. is the Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band Sponsor, Structured Development is the Event Venue Sponsor, the Elysian Hotel is the Official Hotel Partner, Ogilvy is the Marketing Partner and United Airlines is the Official Airline Partner.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, IL (Martha Lavey, Artistic Director; David Hawkanson, Executive Director) is one of the nation's leading ensemble theatres, producing up to 16 productions each year in its three Chicago theater spaces - including programming dedicated to the development of new plays and theatre for young adults. Steppenwolf's productions have enjoyed success both nationally and internationally, including off-Broadway, Broadway, London, Sydney and Dublin. Formed in 1976 by a collective of actors, Steppenwolf has grown into an ensemble of 43 actors, writers and directors. For additional information, visit Steppenwolf Theatre Company's star-studded ensemble will join 600 members of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural communities for GALA 2011 on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company,1650 N. Halsted St. and Blackhawk on Halsted, 1460 N. Halsted St. Steppenwolf's premier fundraising event offers guests the unique opportunity to connect with Steppenwolf artists while enjoying theatrical entertainment, cocktails, a gourmet dinner, music and dancing with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, the opportunity to bid on once-in-lifetime auction items-and much more!" target="_blank">www.steppenwolf.org.

 

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