Calling all star-crossed lovers…this year’s banner event is a black-tie masquerade dinner at the Union League of Philadelphia, and of course dancing with Philadelphia Ballet artists.
Gala 2018 Chairs: Kristen & John Kucharczuk
Vice Chairs: Teresa Fink and Stephen Varenhorst
Corporate Chair: John Murabito
Young Friends Chairs: Kelly and Sean Edwards
Details
Attire: Black or White formal attire; Masks are encouraged, but will also be available.
Parking
Complimentary parking for Gold Level guests and above is available at Midtown Parking Garage, 1415 Sansom Street. Simply park as you would normally in the garage. When you check in at the registration table, ask for a parking voucher, and turn the voucher in to the parking attendant at the end of the evening. Staff at the check-in table will also have a list of Gold Level guests.
Event Check-In
Check-in is at the registration table on the 2nd floor, immediately at the top of the white marble staircase in the center of the building.
If you are a Gold Level ticket purchaser or above, be sure to ask for a parking voucher.
School Scholarships
Another way to help make our evening a great success is to make a pledge during our live School Scholarship Cash Call! Live Cash Call paddles will be available on your dinner table. When the auctioneer calls a cash level, simply raise your paddle to pledge your support!
In honor of Louise and Alan Reed, the School of Philadelphia Ballet is inaugurating a new scholarship fund. School scholarships help provide a financial means for talented students to train in an elite dance program. Many times, this leads to professional offers. Scholarships are also need-based – supporting students who some to the School from our Dance Chance program, which provides weekly ballet classes for children in under-served schools. Finally, they also support our Second Company/PBII and Trainees who offer free performances throughout the Greater Philadelphia region at schools and community centers!
However, you don’t have to attend the Gala to support Philadelphia Ballet–simply click here to make a gift online.