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Section B

Arts & EntErtAinmEnt

Palm Beach Dramaworks

Annual Gala Celebrating 25 Years

Of Professional Theatre Excellence

Saturday, March 15, 2025 At 6:30 p.m.

Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach,
FL 33401
In an ever-changing city, Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD)
has been one of the few constants, providing award-winning
professional theatre in West Palm Beach for 25 years. Since its
founding in 2000, PBD has consistently delivered acclaimed
productions of classic, contemporary, and world premiere
plays that enlighten, entertain, and stir the imagination,
what the company refers to as “Theatre to Think About.”
PBD also provides exceptional educational opportunities
for students, appealing community engagement programs,
and the Perlberg Festival of New Plays which, as the title
suggests, is an incubator for the plays of tomorrow.
A quarter of a century of sustained excellence, of enriching
the cultural landscape of South Florida, deserves a special
fete. PBD’s 25th Anniversary Gala, which takes place on
Saturday, March 15, at the Kravis Center for the Performing
Arts’ Cohen Pavilion (black tie optional), will be a glittering
celebration of the company’s rich history. Dinner, dancing, and entertainment follow, beginning ranging work of Brian O’Keefe, PBD’s gifted resident
The festivities get under way at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served to the sounds of costume designer and costume shop manager. Actors will
reception in the lobby. The room will feature an art exhibit string instrumentalists playing classical arrangements of serve as models, and huge projections that include research,
that spotlights the teamwork involved in putting on a show, contemporary music. A D.J. takes over when the dancing sketches, and photos will augment the fashion show to
paying tribute to everyone from directors and designers begins. provide a sense of all the work that goes into a design.
to the box office, marketing, development, and public One of the evening’s most anticipated highlights is a
relations departments with a variety of clever displays. costume fashion show, curated by and featuring the wide- Arts & Entertainment on page 26

Good Works

The Pet Cottage Secures $15,000 Grant

For Veterinary Expenses Supporting

Forever Guardianship Program

The Pet Cottage is thrilled to announce a generous The Forever Guardianship program is a cornerstone of The investing in the futures of these beloved animals.”
$15,000 grant from the Knopf Family Foundation dedicated Pet Cottage’s mission. By pairing pets with loving Forever The Pet Cottage invites the community to join us in
to covering veterinary expenses for pets in our Forever Guardians, the program ensures each animal finds a stable, celebrating this incredible opportunity and to learn more
Guardianship program. This vital funding ensures that nurturing home. This grant will be utilized to cover essential about how they can support our programs. Together, we can
pets who have lost their human due to death, disability, or veterinary needs, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, make a lasting impact on the lives of pets and their humans.
deployment will continue to receive the care they deserve surgeries, and chronic condition management. For more information about The Pet Cottage and the
while living with their dedicated Forever Guardians. Since its founding, The Pet Cottage has worked tirelessly Forever Guardianship program, please visit thepetcottage.
“This grant represents a significant milestone for our to support the emotional and physical needs of both pets and org or contact Wendy at wendy@thepetcottage.org.
organization,” said Wendy Derhak, founder/executive their human guardians. With this funding, we can expand our About The Pet Cottage
director of The Pet Cottage. “It reaffirms our mission to reach and continue to uphold the quality of care that defines The Pet Cottage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
provide lifetime care and support for pets in need, and it our organization. honoring the human-animal bond by providing lifetime care
directly impacts their health and well-being. Veterinary “This grant enables us to give our pets the healthiest lives for pets who have lost their human due to death, disability,
care is one of our most pressing expenses, and this funding possible while easing the financial burden on their Forever or deployment. Through innovative programs like Forever
allows us to provide necessary medical services without Guardians,” Wendy added. “We are deeply grateful to the Guardianship, The Pet Cottage ensures pets find new loving
compromise.” Knopf Family Foundation for believing in our mission and homes with individuals committed to their lifelong care.