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2023 SCR Gala

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Celebrating 60 Seasons
SCR Gala 2023

Please join us to mark 60 seasons of excellence and raise a toast to South Coast Repertory’s bright future at our 2023 Gala, featuring a special performance by pianist, actor and playwright Hershey Felder.

Proceeds from the 2023 Gala support SCR’s onstage artistry and exceptional arts education programs.

Download a printable reservation form and view benefits for table and ticket levels.

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For more information, contact Shianne Gray at (714) 708-5504 or [email protected].

Unable to attend? Please consider making a tax-deductible donation in support of our 60th season.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

5 p.m.

Cocktail Reception at South Coast Repertory

6 p.m.

Special Performance of Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along on the Julianne Argyros Stage

7:30 p.m.

Dinner at The Westin South Coast Plaza
Entertainment and Dancing until 11:00 p.m.

Creative Black Tie

The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, California

Complimentary valet parking

PERFORMING LIVE: HERSHEY FELDER

With his signature style and lots of audience participation, Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along takes audiences through 100 years of American music—beginning with Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim... The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Showboat and more! Audiences are encouraged to sing along with Felder as he leads them through the familiar notes of their favorite songs.

TABLE PACKAGES

(limited availability)

Table of Ten Includes:

  • A trip to New York City with Artistic Director David Ivers, including an exclusive private Broadway experience

Plus all other table package benefits.

Table of Ten Includes:

  • Limo service and hotel accommodations for two
  • Premier seating at the Hershey Felder gala performance
  • Premier table for dinner, with upgraded wine package and the opportunity to host the SCR Artistic Director or Managing Director
  • VIP ticket access to Hershey Felder’s January 2024 SCR engagement
  • Access to a private rehearsal during the 23/24 season
  • First Nights season subscription for six seats (transferable)

Plus all other table package benefits.

Table of Ten Includes:

  • Prime seating at the Hershey Felder gala performance
  • Prime table for dinner, with upgraded wine package and the opportunity to host a SCR guest artist
  • Recognition during the Gala, and on Gala website, emails and program
  • Access to a Design Presentation during the 23/24 season
  • First Nights season subscription for four seats (transferable)
  • Invitation to the Playwrights Circle Salon

Plus all other table package benefits.

Table of Ten Includes:

  • Pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
  • Preferred seating at the Hershey Felder gala performance
  • Preferred table for dinner at The Westin South Coast Plaza
  • After party with DJ, dancing, light bites and drinks
  • Hosted valet parking
  • Recognition on Gala website, emails and program
  • First Nights season subscription for two seats (transferable)


INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

  • Pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
  • Preferred seating at the Hershey Felder gala performance
  • Seating for 1 for dinner
  • After party with DJ, dancing, light bites and drinks
  • Hosted valet parking
  • VIP ticket access to Hershey Felder’s January 2024 engagement at South Coast Repertory

  • Pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
  • Choice seating at the Hershey Felder gala performance
  • Seating for 1 for dinner
  • After party with DJ, dancing, light bites and drinks
  • Hosted valet parking

(limited availability)

  • Pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
  • 1 ticket to the Hershey Felder gala performance
  • Seating for 1 for dinner
  • After party with DJ, dancing, light bites and drinks
  • Hosted valet parking


60TH SEASON GALA COMMITTEE

GALA CHAIRS:
Adrian & Kristen Griggs

GALA COMMITTEE:

Larry Cripe
Sophie Cripe
Wendy Hales
Michael Hards
Mariam Khosravani

Talya Nevo-Hacohen
Giulia Newton
Stacey Nicholas
Regina Oswald

Stephanie Rogers
Bill Schenker
Susan Shieldkret
Tammy Tang

60TH SEASON GALA SPONSORS

Diamond Underwriter
South Coast Plaza

Gold Underwriters
Apriem Advisors
Argyros Family Foundation
Steve and Laurie Duncan
Talya Nevo-Hacohen and Bill Schenker
Pacific Life Foundation
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.
Sandy Segerstrom Daniels
Samuel and Tammy Tang

Silver Underwriters
Leona Aronoff
Sophie and Larry Cripe
Mariam Khosravani
Stephen G. & Regina Oswald Foundation
Michael Ray

Cocktail Sponsors
Susan Shieldkret and David Dull

as of September 13, 2023


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