Village Theatre Donor Events

Village Theatre presents multiple Backstage Parties each year. Backstage parties provide our donors with an exclusive, sneak peek behind the curtain at the magic Village Theatre artisans create onstage. Each party features a presentation of some aspect of theatre, from sound design to script-writing, directing, and more.

Invitations to Backstage Parties are sent to donors of $1,000 or more. Donors of $500 or more are invited to one of our parties each year. For more information, contact us at giving@villagetheatre.org.

A celebration of the amazing work created by our students in our youth education programs. Bid on silent auction items, raise your paddle, and share in the experiences of our students from the comfort of your home. The proceeds from Sing It Forward benefit youth and families that participate in Village Theatre’s Youth Education classes, productions, outreach, and scholarships.

Sing It Forward Details

Each fall, Village Theatre invites donors to a special look at the technical side of the stage. We’ll tour the technical studios where the sets are built & painted and the props are stored (Making Magic) or bring everyone onstage for a close-up look at what happens backstage to bring your favorite shows to life (Backstage Centerstage).

Featuring an up close look at an aspect of theatre, donors are invited to dive deep with us during an evening of cabaret performances.

Village Theatre hosts the New Works Cabaret at First Stage Theatre in Issaquah. Donors and Village Originals Members are invited to a lively party highlighting songs from new musicals and our Village Originals program, performed by audience favorite artists who have appeared on our stages.

Each August, Village Theatre presents the Festival of New Musicals, a weekend of parties, events, and readings of new musicals in development. The Festival is open only to Village Originals Members and industry insiders. At the Festival, not only will you enjoy watching a reading of what could be the next big musical on Broadway, you can also take part in in-depth discussions about the new musicals with fellow Village Originals Members, mingle with the performers, writers, and directors, and attend various parties and events—which all adds up to a fun and memorable weekend!

Our Annual Auction & Gala, On the Town with Village Theatre, is a fantastic night of fundraising and celebration in honor of the work being done at Village Theatre.

Join us for an elegant evening filled with exciting silent and live auctions, gourmet food and wine, and live musical performances for one night only at the stunning Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Join other supporters for an unforgettable night of fun & fundraising for Village Theatre.

More Gala Information

Formerly held as a holiday event, the annual Donor Cruise provides a unique combination of music, friends, and a boat trip through the Seattle area. Donors embark on a cruise of Lake Washington and Lake Union while enjoying refreshments, entertainment, and a lovely skyline view to top off our voyage!