WordPlay Gala 2025

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
• Schedule:
  • 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
  • 7:30 PM: Award Presentation, Dinner & Performance
  • 9:00 PM: Live Auction
  • 10:00 PM: After Party & Dessert Reception

Event Overview

• The 2025 WordPlay Gala is a vital fundraising event for Writers Theatre, supporting a quarter of their annual fundraising goal.
• Theme: "Be Bold. Be Here." reflecting the commitment to bold, boundary-pushing performances.
• Award: Spirit of Writers Theatre Award will be presented to BMO for their alignment with bold creativity and impact.

Participation

• For more information, purchasing tables or tickets, or making donations, visit the Gala website.

Lead Chairs

• John D. and Alexandra C. Family Foundation
• Mary Pat & Andy Studdert

Vice Chairs

• BMO
• JP Morgan Private Bank
• Sara & Dan Cohan
• Gillian Goodman
• Gail & Tom Hodges
• Russ & Anne Mayerfeld
• Lorel & Robert McMillan
• Christopher S. Pfaff & Sara Pfaff
• Steven & Onnie Scheyer
• Elaine & Richard Tinberg
• Thys & Kendra Nichols Wallace

Sponsors

• Savi Pai & Howard Randall and Capital Group Private Client Services
• Laurie & Michael Petersen
• Linda & Craig Umans

Benefactors

• Make It Better Foundation
• Lloyd Morgan
• Donna & David Tropp
• Nicole Elipas Doherty & Brion Doherty

Supporters

• David & Jane Casper
• Aurlia & Ben Cohen
• Judy & Jim Rauh

Contact Information

• Contact: Gwenyth Deiter
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 847-786-3517
• Advancement Department: 321 Park Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022