April Bosworth*
While the visual art lovers were partying at the Dallas Museum of Art, the theatrical types of WaterTower Theatre held their own at their fundraiser, 2015 Spotlight Gala in North Dallas. Here’s a report from the field:
WaterTower Theatre’s 2015 Spotlight Gala, Chaired by April Bosworth, was held on Saturday, April 11, at the InterContinental Hotel in Dallas. The fundraising event raised more funds for WaterTower Theatre than any Gala in WTT’s history! This year’s Spotlight raised $202,000, the highest grossing Gala on record.
The decor and florals were underwritten by April Bosworth Designs and Decor. Resplendent in red, the theme of Madmen ruled the night. Underwriting levels were from VIP Executive Producer, $10,000; The Producer, $5,000; The Director, $2500 and individual tickets at $250 per person.
The evening’s entertainment featured Hunter Sullivan and his band.
Debbie Staggs and Don and Barbara Daseke*
Suzanne Palmlund and Ben Fischer and Laree Hulshoff*
The committee chairs were Barbara Daseke, Underwriting Chair; Derek Blount, Corporate Sponsors Chair; Barbara Bigham, Host Committee Chair; Debbie Staggs, Live and Silent Auction Chair; Corky Pledger, Cuisine Chair; Karol Omlor, Publicity Chair; Jeff Laceky, Marketing Chair; Suzanne Palmlund, Décor Chair; Elizabeth Fratantuono, Technology Chair; Kim Carter, Gala Secretary; Michelle Mew, Invitation Chair.
Barbara Bigham and Blake and Jeannie Clemens*
Derek and Bethany Blount andLiese and Michael Canterbury*
The Gala Committee consisted of Mary Ashmore, Maureen Anderson, Rosalind Benjet, Michael Canterbury, Blake W. Clemens, Rose Colarossi, Ben Cunningham, Collin Duwe, Stacey Griggs, Stan Graner, Rodney Hand, Terry Martin, Robert Mayer, Jr., Katie Myatt, Jimmy Niemann, Wade Owens, Pat Porter, Andrea Redmon and Glynda Turner.
April Bosworth joined the WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors in 2012. She is currently the Chair of Women of WaterTower Theatre (WOW!).
WaterTower Theatre is a non-profit professional theatre company celebrating its 19th season as one of the leading regional theatre company’s in Texas.
* Photo credit: Steve Foxall