Be a Part of charleston stage's
45th anniversary celebration
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.
wednesday, april 19, 2023
performance at the dock Street theatre
135 Church street, Charleston, SC
dinner in the garden at the gibbes museum of art
135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
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 in the garden at the Gibbes Museum of Art
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 More 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. .
we are now sold out for this event. You can still support the wiles fund for the future by clicking here.
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 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
- 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 Producing Sponsor Recognition and Signage
- Prime Seating for Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Full-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
- Custom Naming Opportunity for Either Bar, Photo Wall or Welcome Table
- Listed on Signage with Producing Sponsor Billing
- Listed on Charleston Stage Benefit Event Web Page as Producing 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 Directing Sponsor Recognition and Signage
- Seating for 10 for the Performance at The Dock Street Theatre
- Half-page Black and White Ad in Benefit Program
- Directing Sponsor Recognition on all Print, and Web Materials
- Live Thank You of Directing Sponsorship Acknowledged from Stage
- Listed on Charleston Stage Benefit Event Web Page as Directing 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:
PRODUCING Sponsor:
TED AND SUSAN SODERLUND
directing Sponsor:
The john and carolyn peterson charitable foundation
Presenting Sponsor:

In Kind SponsorS:
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Press Photos
For high resolution photos, contact Beth Curley, Director of Marketing, at (843) 647-7366 or