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Spotlight Gala

MONDAY | MAY 6, 2024

THE CYCLORAMA

BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

We invite you to join us as we celebrate our incredible honorees, The
Huntington as a public good, and our vision for the future. Your support of the
Gala ensures the success of our artistic, education, and community programs.

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024

6:30 Reception

7:45 Dinner, performance, and live auction

The Cyclorama  of  Boston Center for the Arts

Festive attire

For more information, contact Emma Blaxter at 617-273-1503 or spotlight@huntingtontheatre.org.

 

WIMBERLY AWARD HONOREES:

Karen & David Firestone | Huntington Leadership

 

ENCORE AWARD HONOREES:

Lydia R. Diamond | Award-winning Playwright

Sherryl & Gerard H. Cohen | Huntington Leadership

 

CHAIRS:

Donald Nelson, Bobby Perino-Thompson, and Veronica Wiseman

HOST:

Karen Holmes Ward | Huntington Trustee, WCVB ‘CityLine’ Host

2024 Committee:

Dennis Condon
Lynn Dayton
Carol Deane
Michael Firestone & Betsy Gwin
Debbie First
Anne Fitzpatrick
Maria & Daniel Gerrity
Tracy Griffin & David Long
Tatiana Gupta
Annie & John Hall

Barbara Hirshfield
Ariella Honig-Stern
Rebecca Mailer-Howat
Ann Merrifield
Sandy Moose
Matthew Perino-Thompson
Cokie Perry
Linda H Thomas
Karen Holmes Ward
Mary Wolfson

Karen & David Firestone, Huntington Leadership

David and Karen Firestone exemplify steadfast support and advocacy for The Huntington. As a Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee, David oversees the organization’s financial vitality. David is President and CEO of Firestone and Parson, Inc., a distinguished fine jeweler and family business. Karen is Executive Chairman of Aureus Asset Management and a regular contributor to CNBC’s Half Time Report, Squawk Box, and CNBC.com. 

Lydia R. Diamond, Award-winning Playwright

Lydia’s work has been produced both On and Off-Broadway and across the country. Huntington credits include: Smart People, Stick Fly, The Bluest Eye, and the upcoming Toni Stone. Other Boston credits include: Voyeurs de Venus at Company One, The Gift Horse at New Repertory Theatre, and Harriet Jacobs at Central Square Theatre. Diamond has been a Huntington Playwrighting Fellow, a W. E. B. DuBois Institute Non-Resident Fellow at Harvard, a Sundance Playwright Lab Creative Advisor, a Radcliffe Institute Fellow, and a playwright in residence at both Steppenwolf and Arena Stage. She has an Honorary Ph.D. from Pine Manor College and an honorary MFA from American Conservatory Theatre. Lydia was a Professor at Boston University for ten years and is currently on faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

Sherryl & Gerard H. Cohen, Huntington Leadership

Renowned for their legacy of unparalleled generosity and support, the Cohens are known for investing in talent and people. This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Huntington Staff Cohen Award, which was conceptualized by them to acknowledge two outstanding staff members annually. As Trustees, Gerry has served as chair of the Development Committee and Sherry, a former Officer, is a member of the Executive and Donor Engagement Committees. Gerry is the owner of Western Carriers, a nationwide fine wine and spirits storage and transportation company.  

SPOTLIGHT GALA SPONSORS

Premiere

Sherryl & Gerard Cohen

 

Spotlight

Berkshire Partners
Carol G. Deane
David & Karen Firestone

 

Marquee

Aureus Asset Management
John & Annie Hall
High Output
Barbara & Amos Hostetter
Susan & David Leathers
MAX Ultimate Food –
Neal Balkowitsch & Donald Nelson
and Bobby & Matthew Perino-Thompson
John B. McDowell
Ann Merrifield & Wayne Davis
Panera Bread –
Mitch & Jill Roberts and David Peterman
Howard & Veronica Wiseman

 

Center Stage

Adrienne Allen & Matt Goldstein
George & Barbara Beal
Lynn Bay Dayton & Bruce C. Dayton
Betsy & David Epstein
Locke Lord
Bill & Linda McQuillan
Sandra O. Moose
Natasha & Josh Sommerfeld
Linda H. Thomas
Mr. J. David Wimberly
1 Anonymous Donor

 

Director Quartet

Amy & David Abrams
Nancy & Nathaniel Gardiner
Rebecca Mailer-Howat
Marilyn & Jay Sarles
Lisa & R. Gregg Stone

 

Playwright Pair

Nancy Adams & John Burgess
Kitty & Charlie Ames
George & Mimi Bennett
Diane & Fred Berk
Edward Buckbee
Abby & Peter Coffin
Dennis Condon & Robert Cummings
Jim Dillon & Stone Wiske
Grace & Edward Fey
Maria & Daniel Gerrity
Mary & Dan Gregory
Eric Harrison
Arthur C. & Eloise Hodges
Nina & Ogden Hunnewell
Leggat McCall Properties
Sharon & Brad Malt
Beth & Carmine Martignetti
Noble Ford Productions
Stephen & Jeryl Oristaglio
Miriam Ortiz & Imari Paris Jeffries, PhD
Cokie Perry
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Donna J. Robinson & Christopher J. Zook
Martin & Betsy Solomon
Kate & Ben Taylor
Jennifer & Jonathan Uhrig
1 Anonymous Donor

 

Hunt Quartet

Bobby & Matthew Perino-Thompson
Michelle & Aaron Rhodes

*as of April 18, 2024

TABLES AND TICKETS

PREMIERE –  $100,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $2,660

  • Two premier tables of ten
  • Valet parking for ten vehicles
  • Special recognition in the evening’s remarks and recognition on select event signage and website
  • Two-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book

 

SPOTLIGHT – $50,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $2,660

  • Two high priority tables of ten
  • Valet parking for ten vehicles
  • Recognition on select event signage and website
  • Full-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book

 

MARQUEE – $25,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $1,330

  • One high priority table of ten
  • Valet parking for five vehicles
  • Recognition on event website
  • Full-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book

 

CENTER STAGE – $15,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $1,330

  • One priority table of ten
  • Valet parking for five vehicles
  • Half-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book

 

DIRECTOR QUARTET – $10,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $532

  • High priority seating for four
  • Valet parking for two vehicles
  • Half-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book

 

PLAYWRIGHT PAIR – $5,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $276

  • Priority seating for two
  • Valet parking for one vehicle
  • Half-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book

 

HUNT QUARTET – $1,200 

(For young professionals age 40 and under.) Estimated value of goods and services is $532

  • High priority seating for four
  • Valet parking for two vehicles
  • Half-page congratulatory message in the Tribute Book
  • One year membership to The Hunt, The Huntington’s young donor group

 

PATRON TICKET – $1,000

Estimated value of goods and services is $128

  • Seating for one

 

HUNT TICKET – $250 

Estimated value of goods and services is $128

  • Seating for one
  • One year membership to The Hunt, The Huntington’s young donor group

 

In accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidance, a distribution from a donor advised fund may not be used to pay for any portion of an in-person event ticket or sponsorship. As with any philanthropic decision, we encourage you to consult with your own tax/financial advisor.

The Huntington Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are deductible to the extent provided by law. For attendees, the amount deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess over the value of goods or services provided.

TRIBUTE BOOK ADS 

Full-page

4.5″ W x 7.5″ H: $1,000

Half-page

4.5″ W  x 3.6″ H: $750

Quarter-page

2.25″ W  x 3.6″ H: $500