Saturday, September 12 at 6 p.m.

Click here to download the 2009 Gala PDF.

Join us for a spirited evening of laughter and a Big Bang as we kick-off our 21st season in the heart of the Great White Way. You and your guests will enjoy an elegant stationed dinner and silent auction featuring a delectable menu and a wide variety of stylish gifts. Then enjoy a sneak preview of The Big Bang and a brief three-item live auction, followed by dessert, champagne, and music under the stars.

Plus, enjoy extra benefits of free tickets to see the full production of The Big Bang when you purchase four or more tickets, AND a voucher for $21 for each guest toward the silent auction! (No cash value.)

Photo: Steven Patterson and Dana Barathy performing at the 2008 Gala.

Tickets are $250, $200, $150
Reserve your seats today by calling 407-447-1700

All proceeds benefit Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF.

Silent and Live Auction

Special Sneak Preview
Scenes and songs from The Big Bang

Dinner provided by:
Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ
Ming Court
Ocean Prime Restaurant
Rosen Centre Hotel
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Tommy Bahama's Restaurant and Bar

Wine/Champagne provided by:
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Dessert and Coffee
Featuring mini indulgences courtesy of Seasons 52
and coffee service courtesy of Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Company

Flowers by Winter Park Florist

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY!
Long weekend in New York City

• Four nights in a two bedroom, 2.5 bath condo on 52nd & 8th
• Two tickets to Othello at the The Public Theater, September 12 – October 4, 2009, featuring Phillip Seymour Hoffman
• Gift certificate to Capital Grille

BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT! Naples, Maine

• Girlfriends’ reunion or a family vacation.
• One week, six people
• Three cabins on the water
• Community house for meals
• Local activities: seaplane rides, hiking, swimming, fishing, golfing, antiquing
• LL Bean is just a 45-minute drive!

ARTS AND CULTURE in San Diego

• Airfare for two on Air Tran Airways
• Three-night stay, standard room, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
• Four tickets to The Old Globe Theatre
• Two tickets to the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balbo

ROMANTIC WEEKEND GET-A-WAY!
Ritz-Carlton – Orlando Grande Lakes

• Two nights Deluxe accommodations at Ritz-Carlton – Orlando Grande Lakes
• Ritz-Carlton Picnic Basket from The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club

RELAX AT THE OCEAN’S EDGE! New Smyrna Beach

• One week at Shore Villas, New Smyrna Beach
• Condominium, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
• Unobstructed ocean views
• New tile floor, cable television/DVD/VCR, dishwasher, off street parking, shopping and
  restaurants close by
• Must book two months in advance, valid for one year
• Only 33 feet from the ocean!

ORIGINAL PEN & INK DRAWINGS FROM MIKE PETERS

• Two separate items, framed ink on paper cartoons
• One is 8.5” x 11” and one is 12” x 6.5”
• Pulitzer-Prize winning creator of “Mother Goose & Grimm”
• Personally autographed at the event

ARTIST JULIA SMITH OF NEWS ART GENRE PAINTING: POLITICAL BRAINSTORM

• 20” x 24” oil on canvas
• Artist transforms today’s news events into colorful interpretations
• High-energy style and use of bold shapes, colors, and movemen

NATURAL LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING BY DON SONDAG

• Oil on canvas of a Winter Park Landscape
• Don Sondag has done pieces for Winter Park Hospital, the 2000 Winter Park Art Festival
  and a poster for Gambel Rogers Casa Feliz
• Gilded frame is courtesy of A Gilded Frame Inc.

SCULPTURE BY DOROTHY GILLESPIE

• Nationally renowned artist for more than 40 years
• One-of-a-kind sculpture to accent any home

COOKING CLASS AND LUNCH AT ROY'S HAWAIIAN FUSION

• Cooking class for two with Roy’s Orlando chefs
• A lovely Hawaiian fusion lunch for two

GIFT CERTIFICATES to Timpano Chophouse, Samba Room, or Salsa

• Two $100 gift certificates to Timpano Chophouse, Samba Room, or Salsa (two separate
  items)

CAPTIAL GRILLE GIFT BASKET

• $200 gift card to The Capital Grille
• Basket includes a bottle of wine, Belgian Chocolate and coffee mugs

BAHAMA BREEZE GIFT BASKET

• $200 gift card to Bahama Breeze
• Basket includes island-inspired music, snacks, decorative toucan and logo items

SEASONS 52 GIFT BASKET

• $200 gift card to Seasons 52
• Basket includes bottle of wine, wine glasses, napkins and cocktail snacks

GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE RAVENOUS PIG

• Dinner for two at Ravenous Pig with wine pairing by the sommelier
• Ravenous Pig t-shirt

TOTAL WINE & MORE WINE TASTING FOR 25

• Tasting for 25 at Total Wine & More on Colonial Drive
• Choose a theme!
  Tour de France
  Taste of Italy
  California Dreaming
  Exploring the Wines Down Under – New Zealand & Australia

GIFT CERTIFICATES AND FREE APPETIZER FOR PEI WEI ASIAN DINER

• Two separate packages.
• Each includes $40 in gift certificates and a free appetizer of Chicken Lettuce Wraps

GIFT CERTIFICATE TO PANERA BREAD

• Lunch for 10
• Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts

BUCA DI BEPPO DINNER FOR 10

• Authentic flavorful Italian served family style for 10 guests at the Pope’s Table

LUCID ABSINTHE BASKET

• Lucid Absinthe Supérieure is the first true Grande Wormwood-based absinthe of its type
  legal in the U.S. for more than 95 years.
• Basket includes one bottle of Lucid, decanter, glasses, spoons, and sugar.

BASKETS OF WINE

• Basket of wines courtesy of Orlando Shakespeare Theater Board of Directors

EARL OF SANDWICH CORPORATE CATERING PACKAGE

• Cater a meeting or lunch for 25
• Turn your next get-together into a memorable feast
• Sandwiches, soups, salads and fresh baked desserts

BARNIE’S IN LOVE WITH SHAKESPEARE BASKET

• A basket of your favorite Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Company coffees and goodies

WALT DISNEY WORLD PARK HOPPER PASSES

• Four, one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes.

SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS AT DISCOVERY COVE

• Two tickets to Discovery Cove to swim with live dolphins!
• Two (2) 14-day park admissions to Sea World Orlando
• Basket with plush toy and goodies

CENTRAL FLORIDA NATURE ADVENTURES KAYAK TRIP

• Gift certificate for $50 toward your Central Florida Nature Adventure
• Adventurers, photographers, bird-watchers and nature lovers can choose from:
  Cypress swamp of Dora Canal
  Enchanted forest at Blackwater Lake
  Open savannas on Rock Springs Run
  Fresh water springs of Wekiva River
  Wildlife odyssey of Lil Amazon
  Twists and turns on Silver River

ROUND OF GOLF AT REDTAIL GOLF CLUB, SORRENTO, FL

• Complimentary practice balls and 18 holes of championship golf for your foursome
• First private club created in Central Florida in the last 15 years
• Located at Heathrow Country Estates
• Distinctive 18-hole, 7,1152 yard, par 72 links style golf course

TENNIS FAN? BOX SEATS TO THE SONY ERICSSON OPEN

• Two 100-level box seats to the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne on the hard courts at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in March 2010
• See the world’s best players in action!

SEASON TICKETS TO THE UCF CONSERVATORY THEATRE

• Four (4) season tickets to the UCF Conservatory Theatre
• Season shows include: Doubt, Proof, The Pirates of Penzance, The Learned Ladies, From Sun to Sun, and Antigone: The Burial at Thebes.

SUNSET CRUISE ON BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES

• Cruise for two couples on the Toohey open bow ski boat
• Depart from Toohey Bay Hill Residence and tour Windermere Chain of Lakes
• Includes cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres
• Book three weeks in advance; available Spring 2010

FOUR TICKETS TO UCF FOOTBALL

• Four tickets to see the Golden Knights at Bright House Networks Stadium, the nation’s newest college football venue

DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE TRACK TOUR

• Tickets for two to The Official Attraction of NASCAR
• Includes Speedway Tour of the most famous racetrack in the world, including the garage,
  pit row, and the world-famous high banks

BUBBALOU’S BODACIOUS BBQ LUCKY PIG PARTY

• Party for 16 at the Lucky Pig Lounge at the Alafaya Bubbalou’s location
• Includes all of Bubbalou’s famous appetizer and main course dishes
• Open bar
• Music and guaranteed fun for everyone!

SHAKESPEARE BIRTHDAY/COCKTAIL PARTY

• Two-hour use of the Dr. Phillips Patrons Room at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center
• Perfect for a children’s birthday party or pre-show cocktail party
• 20 tickets to a performance of your choice
• Catering not included, date to be scheduled three weeks in advance, pending availability.

COLEMAN FAMILY CAMPING PACKAGE

• A trusted name in outdoor gear for more than 100 years, this amazing Coleman package
  for the ideal family camping trip includes:
  4 North Rim Sleeping Bags
  A Montana 8-person tent
  A RoadTrip Pro SS Grill

BICYCLES FOR THE FAMILY FROM GLORY CYCLES

• One adult men’s cruiser (black)
• One adult women’s cruiser (red)
• And a boy’s bike (blue) courtesy of Glory Cycles

ROCKBAND SPECIAL EDITION XBOX 360

• Special Edition includes Xbox game software, guitar, drum kit and microphone.
• Pick your axe, form a band, and tour for fame and fortune, all while sticking to the rock credo of learning your instrument as you go with Rock Band
• Get out of the garage and on to the main stage!

AN 8 GIG iPOD TOUCH

• A portable media player, a personal digital assistant, and Wi-Fi mobile platform
• Includes Apple’s Safari web browser and wireless access to the iTunes Store
• Features include external volume controls, a built-in speaker, and Bluetooth support

VERA BRADLEY TRAVEL COSMETIC AND TOTE BAGS

• Stylish quilted cotton bags with smart product design and distinctive and colorful fabrics and trim to enhance any woman’s wardrobe.

CUSTOM PILLOWS HAND CRAFTED FROM SHAKESPEARE COSTUME FABRIC

• Hand crafted by Orlando Shakes’ former managing director Donna Law
• Beautiful decorative pillows from fabric scraps from the costumes, two options:
  Much Ado About Nothing
  The Merchant of Venice
  
• A striking and memory-inducing addition to any home!

QUEEN LUXURY LINENS BY SFERRA COURTESY OF THE PAPER SHOP

• Queen-size set (one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, two pillow cases) of white Millos sheets is 1020 thread-count Egyptian cotton
• Intricate jacquard border exhibits expert handwork
• Sferra fine Italian linens are well-known throughout the world for their superior quality
• Possibly the softest and smoothest bedding you have ever experienced!

DRESS FROM CAbi

• Beautiful and colorful wrap-style dress from CAbi

BASKET AND GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM RANGER’S RETREAT

• $50 gift certificate to Ranger’s Retreat for Pet services
• Basket includes Ranger’s bag, fleece blanket, insulated water bottle carrier, plush pet toy,
  and snacks for your best friend

SADLER’S FINE CLOTHIERS GIFT CERTIFICATE

• $250 gift certificate for Sadler’s Fine Clothiers in Winter Park for your own custom tailoring

ROBB & STUCKEY DESIGN CONSULTATION

• A two-hour, one-on-one home design consultation at Robb & Stuckey Design/Altamonte

BRYANT ORGANIZING GIFT CERTIFICATE

• Two auction items
• Personal organizer service for two hours

WEDDING INVITATIONS FROM THE PAPER SHOP

• $500 gift certificate toward wedding invitations from The Paper Shop
• Non-transferrable for any other items or services

GIFT BASKET FROM WOODHOUSE DAY SPA

• $25 gift certificate toward any spa service
• Basket includes: Active Geranium Cleanser, Pure Clarifying Mask, Vitamin Sea Toner, Rose Sea Complex, Euphoria, Firming Oxygen Serum, and Anti-Fungal Serum

PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS FROM ELITE STRENGTH AND FITNESS

• Four 20-minute sessions with a certified trainer
• “Slow Motion” training method on professional equipment from MedEx
• Strength is the key to live to the fullest no matter your age!

FULL DERMATOLOGICAL BODY SCAN

• Get a complete dermatological skin cancer body scan courtesy of Dr. Francille
  MacFarland.