Join us for the highly-anticipated 2025 Gala
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 6:00PM
Join us on Thursday, October 16 at 6:00 pm for an unforgettable evening with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live music, DJ, and dancing right on the theater stage. Plus exclusive performances that offer a thrilling sneak peek at our 50th Anniversary Season. The night will also feature exciting live and silent auctions. All in support of Black Ensemble’s mission to eradicate racism through theater arts and community engagement.
This is more than just a party, it’s a joyful celebration of culture, unity, and purpose!
HONORARY CHAIRS
Geri and Ron Redd
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Chardai Johnson and Charles Calloway
GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE
Elijah Barlue Dr. Lois M. Gueno Patrick Hendricks
Kirstin L. Jones Alvin Marley Lorenza Taylor
ROYAL COURT – $25,000 (Presenting Sponsor)
❖ 10 tickets (VIP seating in theater)
❖ Featured spotlight in BE’s 50th Anniversary
newsletter premiere
❖ Prominent logo on the BE website and all gala
collateral & promotions (i.e., invitation, e-blasts,
event signage, etc.)
❖ Public recognition by the emcee during the
program
❖ Special acknowledgement on social media
(pre- & post-event)
❖ Full-page ad in event program
BIG EASY BENEFACTOR – $5,000
❖ 4 tickets (VIP seating in theater)
❖ Logo on gala website page, invitation, e- blasts, and event program
❖ Special acknowledgement on social media (pre- & post- event)
❖ Quarter -page ad in event program
SECOND LINE STAR – $2,500
❖ 2 tickets (VIP seating in theater)
❖ Logo on gala website page, invitation, e-blasts, and event program
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
HONORARY CHAIRS
Geri and Ron Redd
ROYAL COURT
KREWE CAPTAIN
Ola and Aljahi Gardner
JAZZ LEGEND
Alvin Marley
Chardai and Rashod Johnson
Dona and Sam Scott
BIG EASY BENEFACTOR
Dr. Lona C. Bibbs
Charles and Rebecca Calloway
Julie Hamos
Bill and Andrea L. Zopp
SECOND LINE STAR
Stephen Harris
Lisa Yun Lee
Pam and John McCambridge
TMH Behavioral Services
Lizette Williams
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