Gala Performance
This years GALA will be held on September 17th, 2011.
For inquiries about upcoming GALA events, please call (805)922-4442
Introduction
In September of 1992 the Santa Maria Civic Theatre held its first Gala Performance.
This entertaining evening of dining, music, and drama began
as a fundraising event for the theatre's performance and
production fund. Over the years it has become the highlight
of our season. Before the public opening of our first show
of the season, we gather 100 guests for this special
invitation-only party to celebrate the beginning of a new
season.
About the Evening
Imagine sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, cheese, wine, and
champagne served under festive outdoor tents and in our
green room. Accompanied by live music, amid lavish
decorations and intimate table settings, theatre members
dressed in the theme of the evening greet and serve our
guests fantastic food and a warm smile. The evening has
proven so popular that tickets for the event sell out
almost immediately. Many local merchants donate to the
effort, and hours of volunteer labor goes into the
preparation and decorating of our facility. Guests are
treated to a private performance of our newest production
and a gourmet dessert is served during the intermission.
Santa Maria Civic Theatre is part of a very supportive
community and we have many hardworking volunteers to thank
for the success of our Gala Evening.
Invitations
Invitations to our Gala Evening are released mid-summer
each year. With our limited space, they are available on a
first come basis and have become a highly anticipated prize
for Santa Maria theater lovers. For more information about
obtaining an invitation or donating to our theater, please
send us an email or call our hotline, 922-4442.