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American Conservatory Theater Presents Its 2018 Season Gala Honoring Carey Perloff

By: Feb. 27, 2018

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American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Prisca Geeslin and Nancy Livingston are proud to announce A.C.T.'s 2018 Season Gala honoring Carey Perloff and her 25-year tenure as artistic director, taking place on Saturday, April 7 at San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel (757 Market Street). Proceeds from the gala support A.C.T.'s professional training and education and community programs reaching more than 20,000 Bay Area-based recipients each year. Individual tickets range in price from $1,500 to $5,000. Patron-level tables range from$15,000 to $100,000. For more information and to purchase tables or tickets, please visit act-sf.org/gala or contact A.C.T. Director of Special Events Jody Price at 415.439.2470 orjprice@act-sf.org.

"We are thrilled to honor Carey Perloff's extraordinary 25 years as artistic director of A.C.T.," said gala co-chairs Prisca Geeslin and Nancy Livingston. "We look forward to celebrating her many accomplishments with an evening of special performances and tributes, all while raising necessary funds to support and sustain A.C.T.'s actor training and education and community programs."

The black-tie evening begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. At 7 p.m., guests will be ushered into an elegant ballroom where they will be treated to a lavish dinner and entertainment provided by celebrated guest artists from throughout Perloff's illustrious 25 years at the helm. The performances culminate with a special video tribute to Perloff. At 10 p.m., guests will be treated to an after-party featuring cocktails and dancing to music provided by Wingtip.

The Gala Committee, led by Geeslin and Livingston, includes Jo S. Hurley, Alan Jones,Adriana López Vermut, Fred Levin, Jamie Martin, Michael P. Nguyen, Robina Riccitiello, Patti Rueff, Kirke and Nancy Sawyer Hasson, Abby Sadin Schnair, Cherie Sorokin, and Kay Yun.

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