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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

The Cyclorama  of  Boston Center for the Arts

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

2024 Committee:

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

Lydia R. Diamond, Award-winning Playwright

Sherryl & Gerard H. Cohen, Huntington Leadership

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/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
Linda H. Thomas
Mr. J. David Wimberly

 

Playwright Pair

Kitty & Charlie Ames
George & Mimi Bennett
Fred Berk
Edward Buckbee
Dennis Condon & Robert Cummings
Jim Dillon & Stone Wiske
Maria & Daniel Gerrity
Arthur C. & Eloise Hodges
Nina & Ogden Hunnewell
Imari Paris Jeffries & Miriam Ortiz
Sharon & Brad Malt
Stephen & Jeryl Oristaglio
Cokie Perry
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Donna J. Robinson & Christopher J. Zook
Kate & Ben Taylor

 

Director Quartet

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

 

Hunt Quartet

Bobby & Matthew Perino-Thompson
Michelle & Aaron Rhodes

*as of February 29, 2024

TABLES AND TICKETS

PREMIER –  $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″ x 7.5″ vertical: $1,000

Half-page

4.5″ x 3.6″ vertical: $750

Quarter-page

2.25″ x 3.6″ vertical: $500