EVENT:
Eighth Annual VIRTUAL Season Soiree, Saturday, November 19, 2022
6:30 p.m. EST Cocktail (Half) Hour | 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. EST The Show!
TICKETS:
FREE! Registration will open October 22, 2022. | The Soiree will also be live-streamed on Blackfriars Theatre’s YouTube page.
Soiree donors at the $250+ level will receive an exclusive invitation to the VIP watch party at Blackfriars Theatre on the night of!
DRESS CODE:
Anything from pajamas to black tie… you do you, friend.
HOW IT WORKS:
During the Artistic Program, we will reveal a top secret line-up of four musicals we're considering for the 2023-2024 Season. Throughout the program, attendees will be given the chance to purchase votes for their favorite show. Purchase as many Voting Chips as you like - all proceeds will directly support Blackfriars Theatre's artistic and educational programming. At the end of the night, the show with the most votes will be programmed in our 2023-2024 Season! Vote often to ensure your favorite musical will make it into the 74th Season - and feel good in the knowledge that each Voting Chip purchased supports your local non-profit theatre company! Voting Chips are available during the event only. Titles of shows under consideration will be unveiled during the event.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL | DONATIONS ENCOURAGED*
*Donors who give $50+ will be entered to win a prize! And donors who give $250+ to the Soiree will get to join us in-person on the big night for a VIP watch party with beer, wine and refreshments!
One night only! Join Artistic Director Brynn Tyszka and Executive Director Mary Tiballi Hoffman to experience of celebration of Blackfriars Theatre and its future. This free virtual gala will include performances and appearances by BT Artists Joseph Davila, Carl Del Buono, Hector Manuel, Steve Marsocci, Jonah Martin, Colin Pazik, Abby Rice, Scott Shriner, Chelsea Smith, Brynn Tyszka, Esther Winter, Kerry Young and many, many more! Plus, as always, your participation throughout the evening will help us select our next big musical!
Come celebrate and secure the future of Blackfriars Theatre!
How to participate on the night of November 19th
TO WATCH: There are TWO ways to enjoy the 8th Annual Season Soirée from the comfort of your home:
1. Join the party directly via Zoom!*
— click the REGISTER NOW button (beginning October 22nd) and enter your email address to register for the virtual event.
— You will receive an email confirmation with a link to the virtual Soirée. Click that link at 6:30 p.m. on November 19th to join us for the pre-show cocktail (half) hour and then the main event at 7 p.m.! You can even engage with us in the Chat box during the program!
* you may want to sign up for a Zoom account (don't worry, it's free and super easy!) and login with your Zoom account on the night of November 19th, but it’s not required.
2. Join us as we stream live to our YouTube channel!
— Head over to our Blackfriars Theatre YouTube channel
— Once there, scroll down and click on the Season Soirée 2022 video
— Grab a cocktail, your credit card and sit back and enjoy!
TO VOTE:
During the program you can click on the VOTE button below or in the pop up window and purchase a vote for your favorite show. Each $5 purchase constitutes one vote - you may purchase multiple votes at one time. Purchase as many votes for your preferred show(s) as you like! From there, you will be guided through an online transaction exactly as though you were purchasing tickets to that show. Enter your personal and payment information to complete the transaction. You will receive a confirmation email for your records. At the end of the night, the show with the most “tickets” sold wins!
To see what the Season Soirée is all about, check out the gallery below - MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT (September 2022) was chosen during the 2021 Season Soiree as the big musical for the 2022-2023 season!
