Page 8 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - May '24

Page 8, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2024 Gala: ‘The Roaring Twenties’

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

Ted Poritz, Honorable Ann Brown and Jon Maurer, Gil Maurer, Gretchen
Roger Galvin Maurer Lois Steinberg and Ibby Lucas

Stephen and Marsha Rabb Mark and Diane Perlberg

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