2024 SCR Gala
PLAY ON!
SCR Gala 2024
Please join us to celebrate South Coast Repertory and toast to the theatre’s new era of leadership at our 2024 Gala, featuring an exclusive conversation with special guest Melissa Rivers.
Proceeds from the 2024 Gala support SCR’s onstage artistry and exceptional arts education programs.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Champagne Arrivals | South Coast Repertory
6 p.m.
A Conversation with Melissa Rivers | Julianne Argyros Stage
6:45 p.m.
Cocktail Reception | The Westin
7:30 p.m.
Dinner, Dancing and Raffle | The Westin
The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, California
Cocktail Attire to Black Tie
2024 GALA COMMITTEE
GALA CHAIRS:
Adrian & Kristen Griggs
GALA COMMITTEE:
Special Guest: Melissa Rivers
In anticipation of the world premiere Joan by Daniel Goldstein, award-winning writer, host and producer Melissa Rivers takes the stage to share the personal side of trailblazing comedian Joan Rivers—who also happens to be her mother. Artistic Director David Ivers moderates this entertaining and candid conversation about an American icon.
About Melissa Rivers
Melissa Rivers is the go-to, award-winning host for all things fashion and pop culture, as well as a reality TV star, an actress, and an executive producer. She’s the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including her latest, Lies My Mother Told Me: Tall Tales from a Short Woman. Her weekly podcast, Melissa Rivers Group Text, tackles celebrity interviews, current events, lifestyle, relationships, parenting, health and wellness, and so much more. Melissa is perhaps best known as an architect and creator of the modern Red Carpet Event Brand through her countless interviews and appearances as a co-host on E! Television, including the globally recognized and iconic hit series, “Fashion Police.”
Leona Aronoff-Sadacca
Monica Guillena
Wendy Hales
Michael Hards
Mariam Khosravani
Lea Kong
Talya Nevo-Hacohen
Regina Oswald
Stephanie Rogers
Susan Shieldkret
2024 GALA RAFFLE
Play On! will feature a raffle of exclusive luxury items and experiences you can’t find anywhere else! Winner need not be present to win. More details coming soon!
THANK YOU TO OUR GALA SPONSORS
Gold Underwriters
Apriem Advisors
Leona Aronoff-Sadacca
Steve and Laurie Duncan
Talya Nevo-Hacohen and Bill Schenker
Pacific Life Foundation
South Coast Plaza
Samuel and Tammy Tang
Silver Underwriters
Stephen G. & Regina Oswald Foundation
Susan Shieldkret and David Dull
Socorro and Ernesto Vasquez
Gold Supporters
Argyros Family Foundation
Kimberly and David Chase
Michael and Janet Hards
Silver Supporters
Greg and Antje Campbell
Sarah McElroy
Terry Theologides and Deb Rodriguez
Bruce and Erin Wagner
as of August 20, 2024
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