Special Donor Events

SEASON PREVIEW**
Join us for cocktails and conversation with Artistic Director Carey Perloff, introducing A.C.T.'s thrilling 2010–11 season and welcoming new Executive Director Ellen Richard.
Monday, Sep 13, 6 p.m., at the American Conservatory Theater

SEASON OPENING GALA**
Start the season laughing. Silent auction, cocktails, an elegant dinner, and the opening night performance of Scapin.
Wednesday, Sep 22, 5 p.m., at the JW Marriott

MARCUS DESIGN PRESENTATION***
Hear the director's vision at the first meeting of the company of Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet.
Tuesday, Sep 28, time TBA, at 30 Grant Avenue

SCAPIN SATURDAY SALON**†
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Scapin, provided by the production's assistant director, A.C.T. core acting company member Anthony Fusco.
Saturday, Oct 2, noon (prior to the 2 p.m. performance), followed by a 4 p.m. dessert reception with the cast, in the Garret of the American Conservatory Theater

BACKSTAGE THEATER TOUR*†
Get an up-close look at the American Conservatory Theater's features and learn about its 100-year history.
Saturday, Oct 16, 10:30 a.m., at the American Conservatory Theater

TECHNICAL REHEARSAL OF MARCUS; OR THE SECRET OF SWEET*†
Watch as the director, designers, cast, and crew get ready for the opening of Tarell Alvin McCraney's powerful, poignant play.
Wednesday, Oct 27, 6 p.m., at the American Conservatory Theater

MARCUS OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION**
Join us for cocktails with Artistic Director Carey Perloff and Executive Director Ellen Richard, trustees, and guest artists.
Wednesday, Nov 3, 5:30 p.m., location TBA

PROP AND SCENE SHOP TOUR*†
Take a tour of A.C.T.'s prop and scene shop, where productions are built from the ground up.
Tuesday, Nov 9, 5:30 p.m., at the Prop and Scene Shop

MARCUS SATURDAY SALON**†
Lunch with a member of the artistic team before a matinee of Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet.
Saturday, Nov 13, 11:45 a.m., in the Garret of the American Conservatory Theater

CLYBOURNE PARK DESIGN PRESENTATION***
Hear the director's vision at the first meeting of the company of Clybourne Park.
Monday, Dec 13, time TBA, at 30 Grant Avenue