After Dark 2024

Co-Chairs

Elizabeth Green & Julius B. Anthony

Honorary Chair

Idris Goodwin

Host Committee

Crystal & Patrick Dallas  

Susan & Jim Gamble  

Nancy & Tom Garvey

Karen & Lawrence Goering 

Marcia Kerz

Suzie Nall

Bailey & Dustin Pashia

Kim Rayford

Laura Sienaski Lancia & Anthony Lancia  

Kathie & Richard Winter 

as of 1/29/2024

Tuesday May 7, 2024 - Metro Theater Company 3311 Washington Ave.

5:30 Cocktail Hour Begins

6:30 Dinner Service Begins

7:30 Program Begins

9:00 End of Program

Enjoy valet parking, an open bar, and a delicious dinner provided by Ces & Judy’s. As the night unfolds, immerse yourself in a program that celebrates the incredible legacy of retiring artistic director, Julia Flood. Through captivating performances and heartfelt tributes, we honor her profound contributions to the arts and usher in the next era of Metro Theater Company.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Artistic and Operations Manager Molly Wennstrom at molly@metroplays.org |314-932-7414 x120 for sponsorship opportunities.

 COMMUNITY CREATOR | $15,000 

  • Two (2) tables of ten (10) in a premium location at the event.

  • A special opportunity to meet award-winning poet, playwright, and artistic director, Honorary Co-chair Idris Goodwin. 

  • Full-page ad in the gala program. 

  • Naming rights for Cocktail Hour.

  • Recognition of company leadership in attendance from podium during the evening’s program. 

  • Recognition in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition in all print materials during the event such as event signage. 

  • Recognition in annual report. 

ARTISTIC VISIONARY | $10,000 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) in a premium location at the event.

  • A special opportunity to meet award-winning poet, playwright, and artistic director, Honorary Co-chair Idris Goodwin. 

  • Half-page ad in the gala digital program. 

  • Recognition of company leadership in attendance from podium during the course of the evening’s program. 

  • Recognition in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition in all print materials during the event such as event signage.  

  • Recognition in annual report. 

CHAMPION OF YOUNG VOICES| $5,000 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) in a prime location at the event.

  • A special opportunity to meet award-winning poet, playwright, and artistic director, Honorary Co-chair Idris Goodwin. 

  • Recognition in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition in all print materials during the event such as event signage.

  • Recognition in annual report. 

 

CURTAIN CALL SUPPORTER| $2,500 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) at the event.

  • A special opportunity to meet award-winning poet, playwright, and artistic director, Honorary Co-chair Idris Goodwin. 

  • Recognition in select print materials during the event, including the event’s digital program.  

  • Recognition in annual report. 

 

INSPIRATION SUSTAINER | $1,000 

  • Four (4) individual tickets to the event. 

  • Recognition in annual report. 

ARTISTRY ADVOCATE | $250 

  • Sponsorship of One (1) individual Artist ticket to the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report.