Danville Virginia’s Smokestack Theatre Company is excited to invite the region to a 1920 – 1940’s themed GALA. This fun and fancy themed event will take place at Smokestack Theatre on May 6th, from 7pm – 10pm and the $100 tickets (or 2
for $150) include period music and improv performances, delicious canapés, drink tickets, dessert, raffle tickets, and a special gift.
Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/SmokestackGALA through April 28th. The dress code is formal cocktail attire (black tie not required), vintage speakeasy 1920’s-1940’s attire encouraged! Attendees are also encouraged to take photos during
the evening and share them online.
Everyone who registers will receive a special password (by email) so they can enter the Speakeasy. All proceeds go into funding this nonprofit community theatre. All guests must be 21 or older. Please have ID’s ready at the door.
“Smokestack Theatre Company is almost entirely run by volunteers.” Says board secretary, and fundraising Committee Chair Jess Brammer – Owens. “We are dependent on money raised from events, like the gala, in order to operate. Research highlights how important the arts are to every area of life. Not only does theatre spread joy; theatre teaches empathy, builds community, and fosters overall brain development. It’s so important to fund companies like Smokestack to ensure this valuable resource thrives in our community. Smokestack ensures theater is accessible for everyone—but we need financial support to realize that mission.”
Smokestack Theatre Company has become known in the area as an “ensemble of theatre artists dedicated to creating quality, exciting, and transformative theatre for the cultural enrichment of the entire community.” Since 2017 Smokestack’s volunteers put in over 25,000 hours to make the theatre a success. In 2022 the nonprofit community theater relocated to a dedicated performance space in the River District at 319 Lynn Street. The space includes a stage, costume and dressing rooms, bar, stage lights, and more.
In addition to the upcoming GALA, Smokestack Theatre has a full season of adult and youth performances, youth summer camps, improv nights, and event space rentals. Smokestack Theatre Company is generously funded by Danville Toyota, the Hughes Center, other local businesses, and individual donors. To learn more about Smokestack Theatre Company’s shows, camps, and event space rentals visit ww.thesmokestack.org, or contact Managing Director, Josh Lucia at josh@thesmokestack.org.