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WordPlay Gala
Queen: A Night of Legends
SPIRIT OF WRITERS THEATRE AWARD HONOREES
KATHRYN M. LIPUMA
Save the Date:
May 1, 2027 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
We’re delighted to invite you to the 2027 WordPlay Gala – Queen: A Night of Legends on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
Enjoy a festive cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, a spirited live auction and a one-of-a-kind performance. The evening concludes with a dessert afterparty you won’t want to miss.
Thank You to Our 2027 WordPlay Sponsors
Vice Chair Sponsors:
Gillian Goodman
Benefactor Sponsors:
Jennifer and Boris Rapoport
Lloyd Morgan and Dixie Johnson
Sponsorships as of 10/15/2026
Sponsorships and tables are now available. For more information please contact Katherine Stein, Special Events Coordinator, at kstein@writerstheatre.org or 847-786-3517.
Sponsorships and Benefits
PRODUCTION - $75,000
- Full table (12 tickets) with Tier A Seating
- Naming recognition in the WordPlay Gala Performance
- Recognition as Production Sponsor on printed save the date (timing dependent), printed invite, printed program, all WordPlay Gala emails, and on screens during event
- Verbal recognition during introduction of WordPlay Gala performance and during remarks at event
- Option to include an artist at table (based on artist availability)
- Attend design run/dress rehearsal of Gala production
- Attend Four Seasons tasting and Kehoe Design visit
- Premium Author Suite at The Four Seasons Hotel for Saturday 5/1
- All Artist's Council benefits
LEAD - $50,000
- Full table (12 tickets) at WordPlay Gala, Tier A seating
- Recognition as WordPlay Gala Lead Sponsor on printed save the date (timing dependent), printed invite, printed program, all WordPlay Gala emails, and on screens during event
- Verbal recognition during remarks at event
- City View King Room at The Four Seasons Hotel for Saturday 5/1
- All Artist's Council benefits
VICE CHAIR - $25,000
- Full table (10 tickets) at WordPlay Gala, Tier B seating
- Priority listing on all printed Gala materials
- Priority listing on screens during event
- Priority listing on all Gala emails
- Priority access to Courtesy Room rate at The Four Seasons Hotel for Saturday 5/1
- All Artist's Council benefits
BENEFACTOR - $10,000
- Full table (10 tickets) at WordPlay Gala Tier C Seating
- Includes all benefits of the Friend Level
- All regular donor benefits commensurate with this level
- All Playwright's Circle Benefits
FRIEND - $5,000
- Half table (6 tickets) at WordPlay Gala, Tier D Seating
- Listing on Gala Invitation and Printed Program
- Listing on all Gala emails
- Recognition on screens during event
- All regular donor benefits commensurate with this level
- All Playwright's Circle Benefits
All Sponsorships Include:
- Listing on Wordplay Gala webpage
- Inclusion in donor listing in print and digital programs
- Invitation to Opening Nights in the 2027/28 season
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