Village Theatre presents four Backstage Parties each year, including Backstage/Centerstage. 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.

Though we can’t currently gather in person, the parties continue online! Get a feel for these exclusive conversations in recordings of recent events:

January 2021: Our most recent Backstage Party featured a conversation with couples who are also performers at Village Theatre: Matt Wolf & Bryan Tramontana Wolfe and Dane Stokinger & Jessica Skerritt Stokinger.

December 2020: Featured a lively conversation with performers Eric Polani Jensen, Bobbi Kotula, Jennifer Paz, and John David Scott about their past performances during the holidays at Village Theatre.

Our October 2020 event featured Executive Producer Robb Hunt and Board President Jill Klinge in conversation about the state of the theatre several months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our May 2020 event gave insight into our new works program, Village Originals, with Associate Artistic Director Brandon Ivie.

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).

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.

Donors are invited to attend one “Meet-and-Greet” presentation each season, in which the director and designers (costume, lighting, and set) come together to share their vision of an upcoming production with the cast. Meet-and-Greets provide an exciting first look at a show before it has been created!

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 food, drink, and a performance by Village Theatre favorites. And don’t forget about the lovely skyline view to top off our voyage!

Village Theatre provides three performers for up to 30 minutes of entertainment for you and your guests, performing musical theatre standards (or holiday music depending on the time of year). Donors can enjoy this benefit for holiday events, birthday parties, anniversaries—whatever event you choose, Village Theatre will be there to make it that much more special!