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Gala Brings Blue Skies
Nothing But Blue Skies is the title of SCR’s 2009 Gala Ball, and the name is a powerful affirmation of the theatre’s position — now and in the future — as a leading arts institution for Orange County and the country. The annual black-tie party, taking place at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort on September 12, is SCR’s single largest fundraising event and provides the largest gift to the Annual Fund. The monies from the Gala Ball support critical programs throughout the theatre. For the past seven months, Gala Chair Bette Aitken and her dedicated committee of 44 community volunteers worked hard to plan — and sell out — a sensational event with theatrical entertainment that will amaze and delight party-goers.
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Gala Chair Bette Aitken thanks her Committee co-chairs and the Gala underwriters who were honored a month before the big event at the annual Patron Party hosted by Steve and Toni Berlinger.
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Nothing But Blue Skies will evoke a spirit of optimism intended to inspire all of SCR’s friends and family through this current challenging economic environment. More than 340 guests will enjoy dinner, dancing and special entertainment. They will begin the evening with cocktails in the Coconut Grove, and then follow a swirl of ballroom dancers into the Grand Ballroom. After dinner, they'll dance the night away, knowing that SCR’s fantastic 46th season is underway.
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Challenge Raises $340,000
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Generous contributions to the ‘Act Now for SCR Challenge’ helped guarantee the high quality of productions such as An Italian Straw Hat that theatre-goers have always expected.
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Everyone at South Coast Repertory extends a hearty “Thank you!” to the 821 donors who made new or increased gifts for the “Act Now for SCR Challenge” campaign, which ended June 30. We are delighted to report that we exceeded our goal of $160,000. Combined with the matching leadership gifts from five Trustees, the Act Now for SCR Challenge generated $340,000 for last season’s Annual Fund.
The Challenge played a significant part in keeping SCR on track fiscally during the depths of the recession. It offset the loss of income from SCR’s endowment, and helped us weather drop-offs in gifts, especially from corporations. SCR prides itself on its fiscal responsibility, and it was gratifying to end the 2008-2009 season in the black, particularly during difficult economic times.
We are extremely grateful to all of our donors! Thank you again for your loyalty and dedication to great theatre.
See the Honor Roll of Donors
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