2025 American Repertory Theater Gala

Honoring and Celebrating
Fay Lampert Shutzer and Bill Shutzer

RSVP by April 18
By March 21 for inclusion in the printed program

The 2025 Gala will celebrate A.R.T. Trustee and Co-Chair of the Campaign Steering Committee Fay Lampert Shutzer and her husband Bill Shutzer for their continued support of the A.R.T. and fundraising leadership towards the A.R.T.’s new home, the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance. The event will begin with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner, a live auction, and an invigorating artistic program. The annual Gala supports the A.R.T.’s engagement initiatives and groundbreaking programming that expands the boundaries of theater, engaging hearts, minds, and bodies to imagine collective pathways forward. More about A.R.T.

Unable to Attend?
Honor Fay Lampert Shutzer and her husband Bill Shutzer by making a contribution that will support the A.R.T.’s mission of expanding the boundaries of theater. Make a Gala Donation

Bill and Fay have been ardent supporters of Harvard University since Bill graduated from Harvard College in 1969 and Harvard Business School in 1972. In addition to giving their time and financial support to the A.R.T., where Fay has been a trustee since 2017, they continue to support numerous other University initiatives including the Harvard College financial aid program, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, and Harvard Basketball.

Tables and tickets are available for purchase by both individuals and corporations. For sponsorship opportunities, please see Program Ads or contact A.R.T.’s Development team at ART_Events@harvard.edu.

Platinum Table

$50,000 – Table of 12

• Opportunity to provide brief remarks during the speaking program
• Prominent table placement at dinner
• Sponsorship name and/or logo prominently displayed on screens and signage at the Gala
• Valet parking passes for 6 vehicles
• Recognition in printed Gala programs*
• Weekly emails from Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus sharing behind-the-scenes updates from the theater
• Invitations to receptions and special events through the 2025/26 Season^†
• Acknowledgement as a supporter in digital and printed materials for one calendar year
• Access to Concierge Ticketing Service for A.R.T. productions through the 2025/26 Season^†

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $3,600.^‡

Gold Table

$30,000 – Table of 10

• Prominent table placement at dinner
• Sponsorship name and/or logo prominently displayed on screens and signage at the Gala
• Valet parking passes for 5 vehicles
• Recognition in printed Gala programs*
• Weekly emails from Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus sharing behind-the-scenes updates from the theater
• Invitations to receptions and special events through the 2025/26 Season^†
• Acknowledgement as a supporter in digital and printed materials for one calendar year
• Access to Concierge Ticketing Service for A.R.T. productions through the 2025/26 Season^†

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $3,000.^‡

Silver Table

$20,000 – Table of 8

• Valet parking passes for 4 vehicles
• Recognition in printed Gala programs*
• Weekly emails from Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus sharing behind-the-scenes updates from the theater
• Invitations to receptions and special events through the 2025/26 Season^†
• Acknowledgement as a supporter in digital and printed materials for one calendar year
• Access to Concierge Ticketing Service for A.R.T. productions through the 2025/26 Season^†

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $2,400.^‡

Bronze Half Table

$12,000 – Half Table of 5

• Valet parking passes for 3 vehicles
• Recognition in printed Gala programs*
• Weekly emails from Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus sharing behind-the-scenes updates from the theater
• Invitations to receptions and special events through the 2025/26 Season^†
• Acknowledgement as a supporter in digital and printed materials for one calendar year
• Access to Concierge Ticketing Service for A.R.T. productions through the 2025/26 Season^†

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $1,500.^‡

Sterling Pair

$5,000 – 2 Tickets

• Weekly emails from Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus sharing behind-the-scenes updates from the theater
• Invitations to receptions and special events through the 2025/26 Season^†
• Acknowledgement as a supporter in digital and printed materials for one calendar year
• Access to Concierge Ticketing Service for A.R.T. productions through the 2025/26 Season^†

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $600.^‡

Friend Ticket

$2,000 – 1 Ticket

• Acknowledgement as a supporter in digital and printed materials for one calendar year
• Access to Concierge Ticketing Service for A.R.T. productions through the 2025/26 Season^†

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $300.^‡

* If received by Friday, March 21, 2025 for inclusion in program.
^† 2025/26 Season will occur through June 30, 2026.

^‡ The A.R.T. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID #: 04-2665867.
Please note that Treasury guidance provides that grants for event sponsorship or tickets from exempt organizations, including Donor Advised Funds (DAF), may not provide any personal benefit to the donor, and the bifurcation of grants (splitting the deductible portion from the non-deductible portion of the grant) may not be permitted. If you do not attend the event, your sponsorship may be funded 100% through your DAF. The American Repertory Theater recommends that Gala sponsors and ticket buyers consult their donor-advised fund manager, tax advisor, and legal counsel for definitive tax guidance.

Individuals, corporations, and local organizations are all welcome to purchase advertising space in this year’s printed program. A program advertisement is a unique way to personally congratulate the honorees, share a favorite moment from A.R.T.’s forty-five seasons at the Loeb Drama Center, or promote your company’s commitment to the arts. Program advertisements must be received by Friday, March 21, 2025.

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65 N. Harvard Street
Allston, MA 02134

The center is named after Alexander Harvey Bright, Harvard class of 1919, Olympic skier, and Harvard benefactor, as well as Kevin Landry, Harvard class of 1966.