Dear Friend,

We are thrilled to announce this year’s Walnut Street Theatre Annual Fall Fundraiser, this year a carnival midway-themed “FUN-raiser” to help support our arts education programs. Our FUN-raiser will expand our community impact through funds raised to share arts experiences, both in schools and at our theatre, with young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.  

This evening will not only feature a silent auction stocked with wonderful items donated by local Philadelphia businesses, but also local special food and drink stations crafted by local restaurant partners just for the event. The evening will also feature carnival midway-style games inspired by our 2024-2025 Season of Dreams productions of Jersey Boys, ELF: The Broadway Musical, Driving Miss Daisy, Hay Fever, and Dreamgirls. You’ll also get to hear live performances by Walnut favorites and step onto the stage for a behind-the-scenes look at ELF: The Broadway Musical!

We humbly ask that you or your business play a part in this fun and unique evening of fundraising.

Your company’s sponsorship or your personal donation of a retail item or gift certificate to our silent auction, both of which are tax-deductible, will play a vital role in fostering the love of theatre magic in young people and their families that will extend far beyond just one evening of support. Your support of our fall fundraiser will directly affect the lives and imaginations of over 100,000 students and their families throughout the Delaware Valley.  

To donate an item, please respond to this email. If you have any other questions, please contact Lizzie Gumula at lg@walnutstreettheatre.org or at 215-574-3580.

Gratefully,

Zach Sherry (he/him)

Development Apprentice

Walnut Street Theatre

825 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-574-3550 ext. 508