Thank you so much for supporting America's Oldest Theatre!
Evening Itinerary:
5:15PM: VIP Check In
5:30 - 7PM: Check In, Cocktail Hour, Hor D'Oeuvres & Silent Auction
7:15 - 9:15PM: Dinner, Entertainment, Live Auction & Live Appeal
9:15 - 10PM: Dessert, Dancing & Check Out
Suggested formal attire. Please enter via the 9th Street entrance, not on Chestnut Street.
Q: What is the Walnut Street Theatre Gala?
A: Our largest fundraising event of the year focuses on raising money for our Education Outreach Programs. Appropriately themed, "IMAGINE," we hope to expand our impact by providing arts opportunities to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity for this experience, both in schools and at our theatre. We would love for you to play a part in our growth by contributing in support of future arts appreciators, theatregoers, and artists in Philadelphia. By saying 'yes', you are taking a leading role in the lives of over 125,000 students and their families throughout the Philadelphia region by joining the cast of the Walnut Street Theatre Gala.
Walnut Street Theatre believes that theatre is a profound tool for creating connections. Our in-school programs, in the most underserved communities in the city, are shaped to increase self-confidence, strengthen collaborative skills, improve learning, and expand an individual's worldview, while introducing the arts as an outlet for creativity. Above all, we strive to create new opportunities for accessibility to theatre by working to eliminate economic and financial obstacles, as over 85% of the students served come from under-resourced neighborhoods where schools lack the funding to introduce theatre experiences.
Q: Where can I park?
A: Parking is available directly across from the Ballroom at the Ben the corner of 9th and Chestnut. Complimentary parking for donors at the Cushman Society and above will be available at the Walnut Street Towers Garage.
Q: How will I know if I am the winning bidder?
A: With using mobile bidding, all winners will be alerted via text message on the items they have won. If you have bid via proxy bid with one of our volunteers, you will be alerted to your winning status during the dinner portion of the event.
Q: When will my credit card be charged for my donations?
A: You may check out at any time for any pre-event transactions that you have made, including: sponsorships, tickets and donations. To check out, click the "PAY" link in the menu at the top of the page or the custom link you received via text message. All winning auction bids and donations made during the event will be added to your account for self check out. For those wishing to pay with cash, check or another mode of payment, please show your account statement at check out.
If you do not check out on your own, your credit card will not be charged until after the event is over. Anyone who has not already checked out will have their donations and any winning bids automatically processed via the credit card on file on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Q: Is my donation or auction bid tax-deductible?
A: Walnut Street Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 organization, recognized as a non-profit both with the federal and state governments (ID 23-1715152). All donations made before, during or after the live event will receive an acknowledgement for reporting purposes and are fully tax-deductible. Sponsorship, tickets and auction items that are purchased for higher than the fair market value will receive an acknowledgement for reporting purposes for the difference, i.e. fair market value is $200, and winning bid is $250, bidder will receive a tax-deductible letter for $50.
For questions about registering for the event, purchasing tickets or signing up to bid, please contact the Development Office at development@walnutstreettheatre.org or 215-574-3580.