Page 4 - Jupiter Spotlight- May '24

Page 4, Jupiter Spotlight
Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2024 Gala: ‘The Roaring Twenties’

14th Annual Shelly Award Mark Perlberg, Bernard Perry,
Ed Ricci, Jennifer Sardone-
Given To Nancy Beard Shiner, Louise Snyder and
Rudina Toro.
The 1920s came roaring back to life for one night only As they would have said
at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion, when Palm Beach back in the day, a swell time
Dramaworks (PBD) held its annual gala on March 18. The was had by all.
theme of the company’s biggest fundraising event of the season “We are so grateful to
was – what else – The Roaring Twenties, a nod to PBD’s everyone who helped make
upcoming 25th anniversary season. Marsha and Stephen Rabb our biggest fundraising event
were the gala chairs. of the season a huge success,”
Upon entering the lobby, guests were greeted by displays said Beryl. “Proceeds from Penny Bank and Carlton Sue Ellen Beryl, Louise Snyder, Nancy Beard, Bill Hayes
of mannequins decked out in 1920s attire, courtesy of PBD the evening support PBD’s Moody
Costume Shop Manager/Resident Costume Designer Brian annual fund, and education
O’Keefe. Guests looked equally nifty: Many women revealed and community engagement
their inner flapper, wearing dresses full of fringe and sporting programs; in other words,
long strands of pearls and other period accoutrements, including they play such a crucial role
feathers in their hair, feathered boas, fans and endless cigarette in sustaining the company.
holders. Men were the cat’s pajamas in pinstriped suits, double- Thanks so much to our chairs,
breasted jackets, fedoras and Panama hats. sponsors and committee
Each table in the elegantly decorated ballroom sported for all the meticulous work
lace gold placemats that captured the essence of an Art Deco that produced such a terrific
starburst. The 1920s theme extended to the centerpieces, which evening; it’s something we’ve
were different from table to table but all period, such as a vintage come to expect, but never
typewriter, radio, or telephone. There was a special performance take for granted. I also want to Ted Poritz, Honorable Ann Jon Maurer, Gil Maurer,
by the great dancers of Glitter Productions and revelers were thank Glitter Productions and Lois Steinberg and Ibby Lucas Brown and Roger Galvin Gretchen Maurer
entertained by and danced to the music of the beloved Jill and our old friends Jill and Rich
Rich Switzer Band, who performed songs from the ’20s through Switzer for the wonderful entertainment. To borrow a phrase receiving the Shelly Award. Nancy has been a devoted, tireless
today in their inimitable jazz style. You might say they were the from the Roaring Twenties, you were the cat’s meow. Last, but supporter of PBD for years and we’re thrilled to recognize her
bee’s knees. never least, I want to extend congratulations to Nancy Beard on great work on behalf of the company.”
The Honorable Ann Brown, Board vice chair, began the
opening remarks by expressing her passion for PBD and
discussing why the company is essential to the fabric of the
community. Other speakers were Producing Artistic Director
William Hayes and Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl,
Chairman of the Board Carlton Moody and Gala Chairs Marsha
and Stephen Rabb.
vital programs. Director of Education and Community How much will you
Following dinner, the focus was on some of PBD’s most
Engagement Gary Cadwallader talked about a few of the
student programs that have literally changed lives, with a need to retire?
special emphasis on the One Humanity Tour. The tour travels
to Palm Beach County middle schools, bringing commissioned
plays about complex subjects that use storytelling to develop Call to schedule a
informed, thoughtful and compassionate citizens. Board
Treasurer Mark Perlberg shined a light on the Perlberg Festival one-on-one.
of New Plays and the key role it can play in helping to develop
the future of theatre. And former Board Chair Louise Snyder
had the honor of presenting Nancy Beard with the 2024 Shelly Sally S Stahl, AAMS™
Award, which is given to an outstanding individual for his or Financial Advisor
her exceptional commitment to support of and advocacy on 1851 W Indiantown Rd Ste 106
behalf of PBD. The award is named in honor of the late Shelly Jupiter, FL 33458
Gross, theatre impresario and Broadway producer, who had a 561-748-7600
profound effect on the company. Sally.Stahl@edwardjones.com
Generous supporters of the evening included Dinner Sponsors
Nancy and Gene Beard, Nancy Goodes/Goodes Family
Foundation, Toni and Martin Sosnoff; Decorations Sponsor Hon.
Ann Brown; Entertainment Sponsors Esther and Sid Dinerstein,
Sally Nathanson, Louise and Barry Snyder; Table Sponsors
Penny Bank, Tina and Jeff Bolton, Susan and Larry Goldfein,
JP Morgan Securities, Judy and Lew Kramer, Diane and Mark
Perlberg; Cocktail Reception Sponsors Stephen Brown and
Jamie Stern, Lisa Koza – Northern Trust; Gift Bag Sponsors
Roe Green, Pamela McIver; Photography Sponsors Beth
Alcalde – Akerman LLP, Suzanne Holmes, Priscilla Leslie, Sid
Lesowitz and Peter Rogers, Dan Sampson – Milestone Mortgage
Corporation, Judy Lewent and Mark Shapiro, Bernard Perry;
Creative Sponsors Jackie D’Onofrio – Metamorphic Media
Design, Preferred Printing.
The Gala Committee was made up of Beth Alcalde,
Penny Bank, Sue Ellen Beryl, Tina Bolton, Hon. Ann Brown,
Stephen Brown, Esther Dinerstein, Hermine Drezner, Susan
Ellerin, Edith Hall Friedheim, Jim Fuld, Susan Goldfein,
William Hayes, Lisa Koza, Carlton Moody, Cynthia Nalley,

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