SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WORDPLAY GALA:
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CHICAGO!
SPIRIT OF WRITERS THEATRE AWARD HONOREES
RICK & DEANN BAYLESS
With tremendous excitement, we invite you to Save the Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the 2026 WordPlay Gala – Night Music: An Evening of Sondheim and Friends.
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a festive cocktail hour, a delicious four-course dinner, a spirited live auction, and an exhilarating one-night-only performance celebrating the music of Stephen Sondheim. The fun continues into the night with a lively afterparty you won't want to miss.
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available, and $500 single tickets go on sale in February. To learn more or reserve your place, please reach out to Katherine Stein, Special Events Coordinator, at kstein@writerstheatre.org or 847-786-3517.
Become a WordPlay Sponsor
Lead Sponsor ($50,000)
Table of 10 with priority seating
Verbal recognition at the event
Recognition on all 2026 gala materials and emails,
including an anchor position in Gala invitation and program book*
Vice Chair ($25,000)
Table of ten with priority seating
Verbal recognition at the event
Feature in Gala invitation and program book*
Early Bird Vice Chair ($20,000) available until December 31
Table of ten with priority seating
Verbal recognition at the event
Feature in Gala invitation and program book*
Sponsor ($15,000)
Table of ten with preferred seating
Listing in Gala invitation and program book*
Benefactor ($10,000)
Table of ten with reserved seating
Listing in Gala invitation and program book*
Early Bird Benefactor ($7,500) available until December 31
Table of ten with reserved seating
Listing in Gala invitation and program book*
Supporter ($5,000)
Half table with seating for six
Listing Gala invitation and program book*
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