$260,000 goal surpassed!

“Anything’s Possible,” the Imagination Stage Gala, took place on Saturday, October 22. Chaired by Rebecca and Richard Kay, it was a magical evening, featuring an original musical show which combined many voices, talents and images to paint a vivid picture of Imagination Stage’s mission, community and work.


Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, is greeted by Billy Campbell, President of Discovery's U.S. Networks, and Bonnie Fogel, Imagination Stage Founder and Executive Director. Mr. Campbell presented the 2005 Discovery and Imagination Award to Dr. Goodall during the "Anything's Possible" presentation in the Lerner Family Theatre.




The third annual Discovery and Imagination Award was presented to Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace. Presented by Billy Campbell, President of Discovery’s U.S. Networks, the award honors Dr. Goodall’s extraordinary work as an educator and humanitarian. Dr. Goodall delivered a moving and inspiring acceptance speech to the 350-member audience and paid tribute to the work and people of Imagination Stage.

Over $285,000 was raised to support Imagination Stage’s theatre arts education programs and productions, including the award-winning AccessAbility Theatre and Deaf Access programs.

Elijah Lawrence, Imagination Stage student,
and actor Rob McQuay sing their duet,
"Alone in the Universe" from the show Seussical.

This segment of the Gala performance inspired

audiences by showing them "Anything's Possible"

at Imagination Stage.








Honorary co-chairs for the event were Illinois Senator Barack Obama and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael S. Steele. Several other elected officials were in attendance, including Senator Peter Franchot, Senator Ida Ruben, Delegate Bill Bronrott, Delegate Jane Lawton, Delegate Susan Lee, and Montgomery County Councilmembers Howard Denis and George Leventhal. Major sponsors of the event were Ridgewells Caterer, COMCAST, and Becky and Rick Kay.


Gala Co-Chairs, Rebecca and Richard Kay are congratulated by Imagination Stage Immediate Past President, Sally Romansky. The Kay's and the Gala Committee surpassed their fundraising goal of $260,000, and raised a record-breaking $285,000 to support Imagination Stage's nationally acclaimed theatre education programs for children and families.

Our heartfelt thanks to all who supported the Gala and who made it a wonderful and successful evening!

For more information on making a contribution to the Annual Gala, contact Wendy Hamilton in the Development Department at 301-280-1627 or whamilton@imaginationstage.org.

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Imagination Stage's 26th Annual Gala

Anything's Possible Gala Committee
Rebecca and Richard Kay, Chairs
Marilyn and Tom Bagel
Gabe Battista and Deborah Aronson
Billy Campbell
Randee and John Cherner
Jack Davies
Francine and Ron Diggs
Jean Marie and Raul Fernandez
Theo and Steve Hayes
Dr. Shirley Kay
Cindy and Jeong Kim
Holly and Neil Kopit
Lynne and Ted Leonsis
Martin-Schaffer, Inc.
Susan Niemann
Erica and Robert Rubenstein
Karin and Michael Schlesinger
Karin and Craig Snedeker
Jane and Steve Trevisan
Liz and Jim Underhill

Imagination Stage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.