Celebration of Authors Gala 2026: A Family Friendly FUNdraiser at National Museum of Mexican Art

PlayMakers Laboratory presents its annual Celebration of Authors Gala, a family-friendly interactive festival and brunch event featuring live performances of stories written by Chicago students throughout the 2025/26 school year, adapted and performed by PML company members. The event includes a brunch buffet, open bar, games, silent auction, and a 360-photo booth. The cast includes company members Jen Allman, Elijah Cox, Otto Anzures Dadda, Daniela Kreidler, Jonathan Lee-Rey, Robbin Major, Julie Matolo, Sam Nieves, Yongwoo Park, Erin Smith, Jacqui Touchet, Lex Mann Turner, and Myanne Zachary, directed by Brandon Cloyd. PML will also present its Storyteller of the Year Award to Isabella Wilhemy Sanchez, a special effects makeup designer and former PlayMakers Laboratory student.