PEEK! turns South Coast Repertory into Orange County's most entertaining night, an immersive journey through backstage spaces most patrons never see, inspired by Into the Woods.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Another dinner. Another auction. Another night you forget by Monday. Supporters who help make a season possible deserve to feel like part of the story, not just an audience for it. PEEK! puts you backstage instead of in a folding chair.
We were swept away by the magic of theatre and delighted to find ourselves being part of that magic.
I’ve attended a lot of galas in support of the arts and PEEK! by far was the most innovative and fun. My guests loved the backstage experience and meeting the technicians, artists and actors who make it all happen on stage.
Every great story has a path into the woods, a place just off the trail where things get a little more interesting. This October, we are inviting you off the trail and behind the curtain for an immersive evening of unexpected encounters, creative cuisine and a one-night-only performance.
PEEK! is SCR's single largest fundraiser. What you help raise this fall provides foundational support for the entire 2026/27 season, plus the youth education programs that bring thousands of students into the theatre for the first time. We have built something genuinely different this year, and we would love for you to be part of it.
Lea Kong & Sarah J. McElroy
PEEK! Event Chairs 2026
Each sponsorship level provides its own unique experience. Every host level includes complimentary tickets to the Opening Night of Into the Woods on September 18, plus a place on stage the night of PEEK!. For questions or more information, contact Clare Kiklowicz at [email protected] or (714) 708-5521.
Platinum Host $50,000 (Cast of 16)
($45,600 tax-deductible)
Gold Host $25,000 (Cast of 8) / Gold Ticket $2,500
($22,800 tax-deductible / $2,250 tax-deductible)
Silver Host $15,000 (Cast of 8) / First-Time Host $10,000 (Cast of 8) / Silver Ticket $1,500
($13,000 tax-deductible)
Can’t Attend? Give to the Match Pool
(100% tax-deductible)
PEEK! is such a memorable evening. There is an energy and intimacy to the experience that makes you feel genuinely connected to South Coast Repertory and the incredible work happening both onstage and behind the scenes. It is meaningful, engaging, and most of all, a lot of fun. It is the kind of evening you are still talking about long after it is over.
At PEEK!, the magic doesn’t happen on stage—it happens all around you. Musicians serenading you, costume designers welcoming you into their world, stories of local kids finding their voice. My guests forgot they were at a fundraiser. That’s SCR.
South Coast Repertory was founded on the idea that theatre can illuminate the human experience and deepen our connections to one another. For more than 60 years, SCR has produced exceptional theatre locally that engages audiences while fostering creativity and confidence through its acclaimed Theatre Conservatory. Every ticket, sponsorship and donation helps sustain SCR an essential Orange County experience, enriching lives both at our theatre and in schools throughout the community.
PEEK! Chairs
Lea Kong and Sarah J. McElroy
Laura Cushing
Talya Nevo-Hacohen
Susan Shieldkret
Tammy Tang
Nickie Williams
PLATINUM
Apriem Advisors
GOLD
Talya Nevo-Hacohen & Bill Schenker
Pacific Life
Samuel & Tammy Tang
Schalon & Giulia Newton
SILVER
South Coast Plaza
VALET SPONSOR
Ducere Wealth
You can still put your name behind the season. A gift to our Match Pool doubles down on the generosity all night, matching gifts raised during the live paddle raise and multiplying the impact of every guest in the room.
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