Lights

Join us for the 14th Annual Grand Marquee Gala on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

For more details, please visit the Marquee Gala homepage.

This year’s enchanting “Night at the Races” will offer entertainment, food & cocktails, a silent auction, raffle, dancing on the stage, and more!

This elegantly themed annual fundraising event allows us to continue to support dynamic programming, arts education opportunities, and access to the arts for everyone in our community.

Make plans now to be a part of this exciting event; sponsorship levels featuring reserved seating areas or tables are limited, so don’t delay in making your plans.

We look forward to seeing you on the red carpet!

For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shawn Puller | 434-218-1590

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Level Event Sponsorship $20,000
Recognition as a Platinum Level Sponsor in all pre-event materials and during event • Sixteen tickets with reserved table or casual seating • Complimentary parking for you and your guests • One full-page color ad in the Gala Program • Complimentary digital advertisement on Theater and Box Office screens, and full page color Playbill ad for one year • Donor benefits associated with Premier Circle for one year • Party gift for you and your guests • Champagne toast for you and your guests • Concierge service for your seating area • Invitation to pre-event private reception and Derby watch party for you and your guests

Gold Level Event Sponsorship $10,000
Recognition as a Gold Level Sponsor in all pre-event materials and during event • Eight tickets with reserved table or casual seating • Complimentary parking for you and your guests • One half-page ad in the Gala Program • Complimentary digital advertisement on Theater and Box Office screens for one year or one time rental of Stage Left • Early ticket access and invitation to the Founders Lounge for one year•
Party gift for you and your guests • Concierge service for your seating area • Invitation to pre-event private reception and Derby watch party for you and your guests

Silver Level Event Sponsorship $5,000
Recognition as a Silver Level Sponsor in all pre-event materials and during event • Eight tickets with reserved table or casual seating • Complimentary parking • One quarter-page color ad in the Gala Program • Early ticket access and invitation to the Founders Lounge for one year• Party gift for you and your guests •Invitation to pre-event private reception and Derby watch party for you and your guests

Bronze Level Event Sponsorship $2,500
Recognition as a Bronze Level Sponsor in all pre-event materials and during event • Four tickets with reserved seating • Complimentary parking • Early ticket access and invitation to the Founders Lounge for one year

Patron Level Sponsorship ($1,500 – Two guests; $500 – One guest)
Recognition in the Gala Program • $1,500 Patrons receive early ticket access and invitation to the Founders Lounge for one year

Individual Supporter Ticket $250
Join us at 7pm for a wide array of amazing food and drink, silent auction, entertainment, and dancing on the stage throughout the evening.

Fashionably Late-Night Ticket $150
Join the party at 9pm for the late-night food offerings and full bar, silent auction, entertainment, and dancing on the stage until midnight.