New Rep Gala 2021: Technical Difficulties

Monday, May 3 @ 7pm

New Rep is thrilled to announce our 2021 gala:

“Technical Difficulties: A New Rep Gala ”

Our virtual gala will present electrifying performances, entertainment, and honorees with a digital twist, embracing the technological hiccups of the digital world with humor and joy. We’ll celebrate the resilience of our organization in an event that might not be free from glitches, but is guaranteed to be an evening of unforgettable fun.

Silent Auction

Our Silent Auction is LIVE! Get your bidding started for a chance to spend the last days of August in idyllic Martha’s Vineyard, get a sneak peek behind the Broadway curtain with Tony Award winning director, David Cromer or enjoy a delicious dinner for 6 with the best of WGBH!

Your Experience

Tickets are free and are available to reserve online by using the link below:

Virtual galas never feel quite the same as the real thing. We know this, you know this—there’s no use beating around the bush! Virtual galas never encompass the Gala experience…. until now. Introducing our Gala Experience Packages! Have the party delivered straight to your door or pick it up from our offices to join the celebration from the comfort of your home. Order yours today and get the party started! Glitch boxes are available to order through April 25th.

VIP Gala Experience Package- $100

Includes:

  • Access to a private VIP performance from New Rep performers, Daniela Delahuerta & Katrina Z. Pavao, as well as exclusive content from Broadway Star, Alton Fitzgerald White.
  • 1 Glitch Box including a New Rep-branded face mask, and a mystery selection of snacks & goodies

Gala Experience Package- $50

Includes:

  • 1 Glitch Box including a New Rep-branded face mask face mask and a mystery selection of snacks & goodies

Artists

New Rep is proud to announce the following artists as part of our all-star lineup of performers:

Artist
Kadahj Bennett
Emcee
Bio
Artist
Alton Fitzgerald White
Broadway Star
Bio
Artist
Katrina Z. Pavao
Performer
Bio
Artist
Daniela Delahuerta
Performer
Bio
Artist
Lydia Harrell
Performer
Bio
Artist
David Freeman Coleman
Performer
Bio
Artist
Gastrell “G” Rossignol
Bachata Instructor
Bio

Honorees

Honoree
Pamela Taylor
Harriet Sheets Community Advocate Award
Bio
Honoree
Vivien Li
Karoff Leadership Award
Bio

Sponsors

New Rep would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their generous support of Technical Difficulties: A New Rep Gala

Corporate Sponsors:

Individual Sponsors & Donors:

Jon Abbott and Shari Malyn 

Marissa  Accordino  

Lillian Sober-Ain  

Chinelle Andrews  

Caroline Bays  

Edward Boesel  

Jane Brauer  

Stephen and Lisa Breit  

Ruth Budd  

Sean Buffington  

Holly Crary  

Michael Cunningham  

Cynthia Dailey Smith  

Mary Dill  

Donna Dowie  

Nicole Dumas  

Lee and Amy Ellsworth  

Carol and Lewis Epstein  

Shannon Fairley-Pittman  

Joseph Fallon  

Marla and Max Felcher  

Lisa Field-Coleman  

Estelle Freedman  

Julia Freedson  

Lori B. Gans  

Erika Geetter and David Siegel 

Donald Giller  

Lisa Goldfinger  

Natasha Gordon  

Michelle Gorgone  

Andre Green  

Garth and Lindsay Greimann  

Rose Griscom  

Sarah Guarino  

Richard Harriman  

William Hodgetts  

Sandra Hodgetts  

Dawn Holemon  

Caroline Holland and Andrea Holland, in honor of our mother Vivien Li  

Kathleen Imholt  

Elvernoy Johnson  

Christopher Jones  

Kathryn Jones  

Deborah Kahn  

Stanley B. and Joanne Kay 

Ben Klass  

Laurie Kramer  

Ann and Ted Kurland  

Joan Lancourt  

Evette Layne  

Amanda Leath  

Paul and Mary Lee 

Rebecca Lee  

Vivien Li  

Carolyn Libby  

Tondrea Mabins  

Maury Malyn  

Todd Michael Hall  

Harris Miller  

Dorothy Mohr  

Caroline Mortimer  

Danielle Naugler  

Chris Noble  

M. Bevin O’Gara  

Sarah O’Neill  

Zack Page  

Bob and Jackie Pascucci  

Cheryl Price  

Caly Pyburn  

Mary Rivet  

Robert Band  

Eda Roth  

Laura and Alex Saltonstall  

Chuck Schwager  

Betty Seinfeld  

Marilou Shaughnessy  

Christopher Shearer  

Jill Smilow  

Ruth Spack  

Geoffrey and April Stein  

Natalie Stevenson 

Jim & Cathy Stone  

Pamela Taylor  

Marva Tomer  

Jo Trompet  

Robert Turner  

Marie Williams  

Eliza Wilson  

Nancy Winkelstein Plaut  

Lorel Zarkessler  

Michael  Zimmer  

2021 Gala Committee Chair:

Shari Malyn

2021 Gala Committee:

Shannon Fairley-Pittman

Lisa Field-Coleman

Robbie Flanagan

Caroline Mortimer

Danielle Naugler

M. Bevin O’Gara

Angelica Potter

Cheryl Price

Denise Takvorian

Become a Sponsor

Interested in seeing your name or company logo up in lights? Become a “Technical Difficulties” sponsor! We offer a variety of sponsorship levels, each with their own exciting perks:

 Sponsorship Levels:

Marquee Sponsor- $25,000

  • 30 VIP tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill
  • Signed poster from our Live Musical Guests
  • Live Acknowledgement during our Gala
  • Signed Poster and private Zoom Lunch with Broadway Star, Alton Fitzgerald White
  • Opportunity to present opening remarks at VIP reception
  • Naming Rights for New Rep’s 2021 Gala (Brought to you by a generous gift from…)

Broadway Sponsor- $20,000

  • 20 VIP Tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill
  • Signed poster from our Live Musical Guests
  • Live Acknowledgement during our Gala
  • Signed Poster and private Zoom Lunch with Broadway Star, Alton Fitzgerald White
  • Opportunity to present opening remarks at VIP reception
  • Named sponsorship of our Broadway performance (Brought to you by a generous gift from…)

Live Music Sponsor- $15,000

  • 15 VIP Tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill
  • Signed poster from our Live Musical Guests
  • Live Acknowledgement during our Gala
  • Signed Poster from Broadway Star
  • Named sponsorship of our Live Musical Guests (Brought to you by a generous gift from…)

Platinum Sponsor- $10,000

  • 12 VIP tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill
  • Signed poster from our Live Musical Guests
  • Live Acknowledgement during our Gala
  • Signed Poster from Broadway Star

Gold Sponsor- $5,000

  • 8 VIP tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill
  • Signed poster from our Live Musical Guests
  • Live Acknowledgement during our Gala

Silver Sponsor- $2,500

  • 4 VIP tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill
  • Signed poster from our Live Musical Guests

Bronze Sponsor- $1,000

  • 2 VIP tickets and Glitch Boxes
  • Name in playbill

Questions about becoming a sponsor? Contact Development Director, Lisa Field-Coleman

Ever wonder what it takes to produce a virtual gala? Check out this behind-the-scenes action from our film shoot and get ready for an evening of singing, dancing, and lots of laughter!

Support from patrons like you will help ensure that New Rep comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever!