Be a Part of the wiles fund for the future
benefit event!
Proceeds will help expand access, inclusion and education, as well as introduce new scenic and lighting technologies that will light up
the Dock Street Theatre stage in exciting new ways.
Join us also in honoring Julian Wiles, Founder and Artistic Director of Charleston Stage as he retires after 45 Seasons.
wednesday, april 19, 2023
performance at the dock Street theatre
dinner at the gibbes museum of art garden
Cocktail Attire
Join us for a cocktail reception and performance at The Dock Street Theatre highlighting the past 45 years of Charleston Stage and the works of Julian Wiles followed by a seated dinner at the Gibbes Museum of Art Garden
6:00 PM Welcome drinks and passed Hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard and lobby of The Dock Street Theatre
6:30 PM The evening begins with a performance on the Dock Street Stage featuring songs and memories from the past 45 years and Julian’s productions.
7:30 PM Following the performance, sponsors, attendees and guests enjoy live music and an elegant three course dinner in the garden at The Gibbes Museum of Art.
For Information, Contact Sara Berkowitz, Director of Development, at (843) 647-7363 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pricing Levels
Patron Ticket:
$500 per person
($310 is tax deductible)
- Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
- Seating for Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Seating for Dinner at The Gibbes Museum of Art
Young Patron Ticket (under 40):
$250 per person
($60 is tax deductible)
- Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
- Seating for Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Seating for Dinner at The Gibbes Museum of Art
cocktail reception & performance only:
$125 per person
($75 is tax deductible)
- Pre Show Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
- Seating for Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
Title Sponsorships $25,000
($22,700 is tax deductible)
- Pre Show Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres for 10 Guests
- Table for 10 for Dinner in Prime Location with Lead Title Sponsor recognition and signage
- Prime Seating for Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Full-page Black and White Ad in Benefit Program
- Lead Title Sponsor Recognition on all Print and Web Materials
- Live Thank You of Lead Title Sponsorship Acknowledged from Stage
- Custom Naming Opportunity for Either Bar, Photo Wall or Welcome Table
- Listed on Signage with Lead Title Sponsor Billing
- Listed on Charleston Stage Benefit Event Web Page as Lead Title Sponsor
- 10 Signed Cast Programs
Producing Sponsorships $15,000
($12,700 is tax deductible)
- Pre Show Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres for 10 Guests
- Table for 10 for Dinner in Prime Location with Title Sponsor Recognition and Signage
- Prime Seating for Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Full-page Black and White Ad in Benefit Program
- Title Sponsor Recognition on all Print and Web Materials
- Live Thank You of Title Sponsorship Acknowledged from Stage
- Custom Naming Opportunity for Either Bar, Photo Wall or Welcome Table
- Listed on Signage with Title Sponsor Billing
- Listed on Charleston Stage Benefit Event Web Page as Title Sponsor
Directing Sponsorships $10,000
($7,850 is tax deductible)
- Pre Show Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres for 10 Guests
- Table for 10 for Dinner with Producing Sponsor Recognition and Signage
- Seating for 10 for the Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Half-page Black and White Ad in Benefit Program
- Producing Sponsor Recognition on all Print, and Web Materials
- Live Thank You of Producing Sponsorship Acknowledged from Stage
- Listed on Charleston Stage Benefit Event Web Page as Producing Sponsor
Presenting Sponsorships $5,000
($2,925 is tax deductible)
- Pre Show Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres for 10 Guests
- Table for 10 for Dinner with Presenting Sponsor Recognition and Signage
- Seating for 10 for the Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Quarter-page Black and White Ad in Benefit Program
- Presenting Sponsor Recognition on all Print and Web Materials
- Listed on Signage with Presenting Sponsor Billing
- Listed on Charleston Stage Benefit Event Web Page as Presenting Sponsor
2023 Sponsors:
title tour Sponsor:
Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and mr. Fred Thompson
Producing Sponsor:
The john and carolyn peterson charitable foundation
In Kind SponsorS:
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Press Photos
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