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Spring 2025 Gala

Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater

Attire: Cocktail Attire

Join Two River Theater for an immersive theatrical experience that celebrates our 31st anniversary season. Explore the theater with a reimagined journey, from cocktails on the Rechnitz stage to performers soaring overhead to a vaudevillian show that comes alive around you. Enjoy dinner with old friends and mingle with fellow theater enthusiasts. Two River Theater will honor its long-standing partnership with a local Community Partner by presenting the inaugural Spotlight Award, announcement coming soon.

For more information, contact Catherine Hill at chill@trtc.org or 732.345.1400 x1820.

6PM

Cocktail Reception and Performances

7PM

Dinner and Live Appeal

9PM

Post-Gala Celebration

INAUGURAL SPOTLIGHT AWARD

Part of Two River Theater’s core values is making theater a welcoming resource for all. We achieve this through a myriad of programs and partnerships, centering our community. In this spirit, we want to celebrate our essential partnerships, spotlighting important voices at our Gala.

T. THOMAS FORTUNE CULTURAL CENTER

We proudly celebrate our long-standing partner, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center for their invaluable contributions to community and conversation here at Two River Theater!

SUPPORTER BENEFITS

Complimentary valet is included for all Gala attendees.

All proceeds of this event benefit the programs and services of Two River Theater. For more information on tickets and sponsorship packages, please contact Catherine Hill at chill@trtc.org or 732.345.1400 x 1820.

CENTER STAGE

$25,000 SOLD OUT

  • Twelve (12) tickets for Gala cocktail party and performances
  • Premier dinner seating for twelve (12) 
  • Underwrite the Spotlight Award
  • Premium full-page advertisement in ad journal
  • Sponsor recognition during dinner remarks  
  • Sponsorship acknowledgement in exclusive behind-the-scenes time lapse video to be shared on social media
  • Twenty (20) tickets to any show of your choosing for the 2025/26 Season (not including Opening Nights)
  • And all $15,000 benefits

STAGE DOOR

$15,000 SOLD OUT

  • Ten (10) tickets for Gala cocktail party and performances
  • Premier dinner seating for ten (10) 
  • Full page advertisement in ad journal
  • Logo on event step and repeat
  • Ten (10) tickets to any show of your choosing for the 2025/26 Season (not including Opening Nights)
  • And all $10,000 benefits

STUDIO

$10,000 SOLD OUT

  • Eight (8) tickets for Gala cocktail party and performances
  • Priority dinner seating for eight (8)
  • Half page advertisement in ad journal
  • Four (4) tickets to any show of your choosing for the 2025/26 Season (not including Opening Nights)
  • And all $5,000 benefits

SCENE SHOP

$5,000 SOLD OUT

  • Six (6) tickets to Gala cocktail party and performances
  • Dinner seating for six (6)
  • Quarter page advertisement in ad journal
  • Recognition in press releases, signage, collateral materials and website
  • And all $2,000 benefits

GREEN ROOM

$2,000 SOLD OUT

  • Four (4) tickets to Gala cocktail party and performances
  • Dinner seating for four (4)
  • Recognition in collateral materials and website
  • Unique Two River Theater swag
  • And all $1,200 benefits

CURTAINS UP

$1,200 SOLD OUT

  • Two (2) tickets to Gala cocktail party and performances
  • Dinner seating for two (2)
  • Recognition on website 

INDIVIDUAL TICKET

$450 SOLD OUT

  • Limited availability. Includes one (1) ticket to Gala and dinner.

UNDERWRITING & AD JOURNAL OPPORTUNITIES

UNDERWRITING

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Dinner Underwriter  —  $12,500
Entertainment Underwriter  — $10,000
Cocktail Reception Underwriter  —  $7,500
Floral Underwriter  — $5,000
Valet Underwriter  —  $3,500
Décor Underwriter  SOLD OUT
Swag Bag Underwriter  SOLD OUT

For your tax records, please note this underwriting contribution is fully tax-deductible as no goods or services were received in exchange for this gift.

AD JOURNAL

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Outside Back Cover —$2,000
Inside Front Cover  SOLD OUT
Inside Back Cover SOLD OUT
Full Page Color — $725
Half Page Color — $500
Quarter Page Color — $300
Shout-Out (2 lines, no logo) — $150

For more information, contact Catherine Hill at chill@trtc.org or 732.345.1400 x1820. The deadline for submission of ads is Friday, March 28.

GALA COMMITTEE

Gala Co-Chairs

Joanna & Brian Leddin

Cathy Pugliese-Sivo & Thomas Sivo

Event Committee

Dr. Ann Bagchi

Betsy & Robert Barrett

Marilyn & Robert Broege

Christopher Curcia

Stephanie Giordano

Eileen & Timothy Hogan

Barbara Levy-Hollander & Joseph Hollander

Nora & Kenny King

Robin Klein

Molly Kroon Jackubecy

Paula & Larry Metz

Magda & James Muka

Bridget Murphy

JP Nicolaides & the Honorable Ed Zipprich

Lauren Nicosia

Sean O’Connell

Michael Parent

Maria Ramirez-Jurgens & Jason Jurgens

Joan Rechnitz

Joanne Spears

Honorary Committee

New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal

New Jersey State Senator Declan O’Scanlon

Monmouth County Commissioners:

Thomas A. Arnone, Director

Susan M. Kiley, Deputy Director

Dominick “Nick” DiRocco

Ross F. Licitra

Erik Anderson

Red Bank Mayor William Portman