2012 Village Theatre Annual Auction & Gala
Date: Saturday May 19, 2012 (Doors open at 5:30pm)Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
Complimentary Self-Parking: Fairmont Olympic Garage - 415 Seneca (map)
Accomodations: Rooms Available at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel for $199/night
Auctioneer: Brad Goode | Emcee: Paul Deanno
Tickets: View ticket levels »
DOWNLOAD: 2012 Gala Catalog (PDF)
On the Town with Village Theatre is to be held on May 19th, 2012 at the opulent Fairmont Olympic Hotel. With two silent auctions featuring over 150 items ranging from yoga packages to luxurious tropical vacations, an incredible live auction, lead by KOMO’s Brad Goode, Washington State’s most elegant wine auction, and above all an exclusive musical performance from the one and only Levi Kreis, guests will be enveloped by the glamour of the Gala from the moment they walk in the door. All proceeds go to support Village Theatre’s Mainstage productions, youth education programs, and the nationally recognized Village Originals program.
Tony Award Winner, Levi Kreis
Entertainment
We are thrilled to announce that Tony Award winning actor, singer and songwriter Levi Kreis has signed on to perform at Village Theatre’s Annual Auction & Gala! Levi has been connected to Village Theatre since 2002 when he played the role of George in One Red Flower, but perhaps he is most remembered for his role as Jerry Lee Lewis in Village Theatre’s 2007 new musical Million Dollar Quartet. After winning rave reviews for his performance in Village Theatre’s performance, Levi went on to play the same role for the Broadway production. In 2010, he won the coveted Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance. In addition to high accolades as a stage actor, Levi is also a prolific songwriter.Despite his great success on Broadway, Levi has not forgotten his love for Village Theatre. Though he has performed at the gala in the past, this will be the first Village Theatre function Levi has been able to perform at since winning his Tony Award. Those in attendance are sure to enjoy catching up with Levi. Artistic Director Steve Tomkins says, “Levi is a dynamic and captivating performer. He’s always a thrill onstage and off. We are excited to have him perform at the Gala.” A soulful piano man, guests at the 2012 Gala are sure to be amazed by his talent as he rips up the stage to raise funds for Village Theatre.
Menu
First Course:Duck Consomme en Croute
Young Ginger and Lemongrass Dumplings
Second Course:
Truffle Baby Beet Salad on Pecan Shortbread with Goat Cheese Snow
Entrees:
Beef Tenderloin wrapped in Black Pepper Bacon with Smoked Morel Mushrooms
Butter Poached Jumbo Asparagus, Pecorino Whipped Yukon Potatoes
or
Melted First of the Season Alaskan Halibut
Spring Carrot Risotto, Pea Tendril Salad and Preserved Lemon Foam
or
Mountain Morel Pot Pie with Asparagus and
Tomato Hash
Dessert:
Black and White Chocolate Soufflé with
Candied Orange Anglaise
Fair Market Value of dinner at the Fairmont: $120.
Ticket Levels
$225 Curtain Call Gala Admission
- Admission for one (1) to On the Town with Village Theatre Auction & Gala
- Complimentary Parking at Fairmont Olympic Garage
- Admission to all auction sections: Act I, Act II, Wine Auction and Live Auction
- Hosted reception bar with complimentary wine, beer, soda and water
- Reduced rate of $199/room for night of the Gala at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
$350 Show Stopper VIP Gala Admission
- All of the above PLUS:
- VIP Gift
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Admission to VIP Pre-Gala Reception which will include full hosted bar with limited lines
- Re-Entry access to VIP area until close of Act II
- Pre-Event priority bidding access to Silent Auction
$500 Standing Ovation VIP Gala Admission
- All of the above PLUS:
- VIP Tickets for two (2) to Season Finale Mainstage Production of The Producers
- Champagne reception and backstage tour of Season Finale Mainstage Production in Issaquah or Everett
Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Tickets will not be issued; your name will be at registration.
Special Accomodations
Fairmont Olympic Hotel411 University Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Rooms Available for $199/night. (regular $259/night)
RESERVATIONS: Call (206) 621 1700 or Toll Free (888) 363 5022
Auction Highlights
A Song for YouTake home this once in a lifetime opportunity to have a song written for you by the writers of Tony Award winning Village Original production Next to Normal! Powerhouse songwriter-composer duo Brian Yorkey & Tom Kitt will work with you to carefully craft lyrics to your song and will then work their magic to create a very special composition written only for you. Not only will you receive a final draft of the score, Brian & Tom will also perform your song and record it for you to cherish forever.
Character Naming in James Patterson BookNow is your chance to receive true immortality! Have a character named after you in one of bestselling author James Patterson's upcoming novels. Patterson is the creator of the top-selling new detective series of the past dozen years, featuring Alex Cross and including the Hollywood-adapted "Along Came a Spider" and "Kiss the Girls" starring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman. In the past three years, James Patterson has sold more books than any other author with an estimated 240 million copies sold worldwide.
Private Fishing Trip on Lake SammamishGrab two of your friends or family and hang the Gone Fishin sign on the door! This privately guided fishing trip for 3 on the beautiful Lake Sammamish will last for 4 hours and all equipment will be provided along with a light snack and beverages. Depending on when your trip is scheduled, you'll be catching fresh and local perch, salmon and/or trout. Win this item and have fresh fish dinners all season long!
Scottsdale Luxury Desert Escape Enjoy a week of dessert bliss with a one week stay at this ultimate masterpiece In Paradise Valley. From the moment you enter the authentic hand forged iron gates and rubble stone walls, the magic unfolds. Approx 5,400 sf. feet include: scraped walnut floors, tumbled stone, authentic antique peeled Italian plaster walls envelop the senses. State-of-the-art kitchen with hand-carved cabinets, Wolfe, Sub-Zero's, 4 dishwashers. Entertain in the huge backyard in the Ramada with swim up bar, outdoor kitchen, dining area or just relax in the sparkling Pebble Tec Finish Pool/Spa. When you tire of laying by the pool, enjoy a round of golf and dinner at one of Scottsdale's best restaurants or go check out Spring Training!
Village Theatre Costume Shop ExperienceHave you always wanted to wear Annie Oakley’s shooting dress? Belle’s ball gown? You can! Play dress up with Village Theatre’s masterful Costume Shop Manager, Cynthia Savage. The winner of this item will make arrangements to come to Village Theatre with up to 5 (five) companions to dress up in some of Village Theatre’s most memorable costumes. First the group will be welcomed to the costume shop with wine and appetizers for a tour of the place where our characters’ costumes come to life. Then the group will be fitted in costumes and decorated with accessories arranged with Cynthia ahead of time. Finally, you will be led to the stage where you will have your photo professionally taken. All participants will receive photos in the mail. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience to become one of your favorite Village Theatre characters for a day.
MVP Gold Status from Alaska AirlinesIf you are an avid traveler, you won't want to pass this up! With MVP Gold status from Alaska Airlines you will receive complimentary upgrades to first class, express security lanes, double miles earned, waived baggage and change fees, and much, much more!!
Calidora Girlfriend’s Spa Package Enjoy a well deserved day of beauty and relaxation with a lucky friend or family member with this Girlfriend's Package from Calidora Skin Clinic. The winner of this item will be entitled to 2 Photo Imaging Complexion Analysis Treatments, 2 Calidora Signature Custom Facials AND 2 $300 gift certificates to be used at a time of your choosing. This prize is sure to leave you glowing!
Mariners Owner’s SuiteOnce in a lifetime experience! You and a guest will experience a Mariners game from the elegant amenities of the Mariners Owners' Suite above home plate in Safeco Field for a home game during the 2012 regular season. Complimentary food and beverages will be served while you're enjoying play from this spectacular vantage point.
Private Jet to Palouse Winery See Seattle and Puget Sound from the windy skies as you fly to one of the Northwest's favorite wineries. You'll be whisked from Boeing Field to lovely Vashon Island for a private wine tasting for you and two guests at Palouse Winery. Enjoy an afternoon with the owners of Palouse Winery while you sample some of their award-winning wine with complementary hor d'oeuvres. Following the wine tasting you'll leave Vashon viz a scenic air tour back to Seattle's Boeing Field.
*Washington State’s Most Beautiful Wine Auction
The Fairmont OrchidTake in the beauty of Hawaii with a 3-night stay in an ocean view room at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai'i.
Tuscan Retreat at Villa BelpassoEnjoy a one week stay at this private villa in beautiful Tuscany, Italy. Located outside the picturesque town of Pitigliano, Villa Belpasso has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and sleeps 8-10. Surrounded by its own olive orchard, the villa is minutes away from thermal spas and numerous historical towns. Day trips to larger cities such as Siena, Rome or Florence are easily accessible by train or enjoy a scenic drive to the coast.
Boeing Flight Simulator The successful bidder will fly a full flight simulator for 1 hour at the Boeing Training & Flight Services Seattle Training Center in Renton. Along with your Training & Flight Services representative, you will experience the actual cockpit of a Boeing Commercial Airplane. With you at the flight controls, you and your party will take off, fly and land at several of the available airports.
Leonetti Merlot Vertical 2000-2005Leonetti Cellar, Walla Walla’s first and most venerated winery continues to produce small quantities of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Leonetti Reserve from our three estate vineyards. Leonetti's goal is to produce intensely focused, hedonistic varietal wines of world class quality that reflect the superior terroir of the Walla Walla Valley. With this rare 6-year vertical, you will experience light, supple wines whose berry flavors are complimented by notes of chocolate.
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