Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara’s annual Curtain Up! fundraising gala on Sunday, June 29 directly supports the organization’s productions, education programs, and community outreach initiatives, while honoring longtime board member Dana White.
“This gala represents more than celebration,” according to ETC Executive Artistic Director Scott DeVine. “It’s an investment in cultural excellence.”
The gala unfolds as a theatrical experience: Act I at the New Vic Theatre features an intimate performance by the internationally acclaimed Folk Legacy Trio, and Act II at the exclusive Santa Barbara Club features expertly crafted cocktails, a meticulously curated three-course dinner, and a silent auction featuring extraordinary experiences and one-of-a-kind collector’s items.
ETC is Santa Barbara’s leading professional, resident theatre company. “Dana White represents the finest tradition of arts patronage,” says DeVine. “His profound understanding that great theatre transforms lives has been the cornerstone of ETC’s artistic renaissance and community impact.”