2026 American Repertory Theater Gala

Honoring
Steve Johnson
A.R.T. Board Chair (2013 – 2017)

RSVP
By May 15, 2026
By April 17, 2026 for inclusion in the printed Gala program

Gala Co-Chairs
Linda Hammett Ory & Andy Ory

Gala Committee
Frances Shtull Adams
RoAnn Costin
Ann Gund
Steve Johnson & Rosemarie Torres Johnson
Fay Lampert Shutzer & Bill Shutzer

Join us for an evening celebrating A.R.T.’s enduring legacy and exciting future, from the Loeb’s storied stage to the new creative horizons taking shape in Allston.

The 2026 Gala will feature cocktails and dinner at Harvard’s new David Rubenstein Treehouse in Allston, followed by a Gala performance of A.R.T.’s world-premiere musical Black Swan at the Loeb Drama Center. Transportation between the two venues will be provided.

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.

Steve Johnson is a tech and engineering entrepreneur and activist. In 2018, he founded Notable Systems Inc., a company transforming healthcare revenue cycle processes through AI technology. Before launching Notable Systems, he co-founded ChoiceStream, an advertising targeting software company. In the early 1990s, with an unfinished PhD in economics behind him, he founded Johnson-Grace Company, a data compression firm that developed the ART image file format. After AOL acquired Johnson-Grace in 1996, he became vice president of AOL’s Software and Technology Development division, where he led the creation of leading-edge media, telephony, and broadcast products. Johnson is the author of A Thousand Miles From Care, chronicling his decade-long pursuit of justice for his brother Scott Johnson’s murder—a homophobic hate crime. The 2023 Hulu docuseries Never Let Him Go tells the story of Scott’s life, death, and Steve’s fight for justice. He was a founding member of Sage Hill High School in Newport Beach, CA, and currently serves on the board of GlacierWorks, an organization raising awareness of the effects of climate change. Johnson received his BA from the University of Southern California in 1980 and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School in 1985, where he is now a senior fellow working on a book about internet regulation. A longtime supporter of the American Repertory Theater, he was elected as a Trustee in 2012 and served as Chair from 2013 through 2017.

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

Platinum Table

$50,000 – Table of 12

• Premium seating placement at the performance of Black Swan
• Prominent table placement at dinner
• Sponsorship name and/or logo prominently displayed on printed and digital materials at the Gala
• 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 2026/27 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 2026/27 Season*

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $4,536.^†

Gold Table

$30,000 – Table of 10

• Preferred seating placement at the performance of Black Swan
• Prominent table placement at dinner
• Sponsorship name and/or logo prominently displayed on printed and digital materials at the Gala
• 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 2026/27 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 2026/27 Season*

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $3,780.^†

Silver Table

$20,000 – Table of 8

• Preferred seating placement at the performance of Black Swan
• 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 2026/27 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 2026/27 Season*

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $3,024.^†

Bronze Half Table

$12,000 – Half Table of 5

• Priority seating placement at the performance of Black Swan
• 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 2026/27 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 2026/27 Season*

The non-deductible portion of your contribution is $1,890.^†

*2026/27 Season will occur through June 30, 2027.

^† 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 Gala program. A program advertisement is a unique way to personally congratulate the honorees, share a favorite moment from A.R.T.’s forty-six seasons at the Loeb Drama Center, or promote your company’s commitment to the arts. Program advertisements must be received by Friday, April 17, 2026.

For additional corporate sponsorship details, please contact A.R.T.’s Development team at ART_Events@harvard.edu.

David Rubenstein Treehouse

20 Western Avenue
Allston, MA 02134