We’re gathering for a Celtic-inspired celebration filled with laughter, cheer, and plenty of craic!

Tickets on sale now!!

The evening’s festivities will include a Silent & Live Auction, Mystery Wine & Spirits Pull, Insta-worthy photo ops, Food & Drink aplenty, and Stellar Live Entertainment featuring many of the talented artists from our hit production of Once.

So come, eat, drink, dance, and be merry as we celebrate the artists, audiences, and community who make Chance Theater possible. And, of course, every bit of good fortune raised during the evening will support Chance Theater’s annual artistic and educational programming. ☘️

SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Cocktail or semi-formal — or whatever makes you feel grand!
Wear your favorite outfit, or get a little adventurous with an Irish, Scottish, Lord of the Rings, or Outlander-inspired look. Kilts? Sure. Celtic flair? Absolutely. A touch of theatrical magic? Even better. The goal is simple: have fun, feel fabulous, and come as yourself. Need a wee bit of inspiration? Check out our Pinterest page for ideas—but truly, come as you please. There’s no dress-code shenanigans here!

Sláinte agus fáilte — good health and welcome!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Tickets start at $300

Celtic Curtain Call - A Chance Theater Gala

October 17, 2026

Schedule of Events:

4:30pm - Cocktails & Hors-D'Ouvres, Silent Auction, Wine & Spirits Pull, Insta-worthy Photo Ops, Live music
6:00pm - Live Entertainment, First Course
7:00pm - Dinner Break
7:45pm - Live Entertainment Continues, Silent Auction Closes, Dessert
8:45pm - After Party begins with live music, dancing, and overall revelry!

The Menu:
The harvest festival has brought a bounty-full of delicious treats! Imagine a four course Celtic-inspired meal including goat cheese and beet salad, leek and potato soup, freshly baked Guinness bread, Atlantic Salmon and Filet Mignon, Truffled Colcannon, and Irish Apple Cake with blackberries and warm whiskey caramel to round it out... And don't forget the after-party goodies! Guests surely will not be going home hungry!

The Activities:

Silent & Live Auction - The Ancient Óenach
Starting September 10 a vast array of items will be availalbe online to bid on. (Just click on the tab at the top of this page.) But take note... the most exciting items will be reserved for the gala itself. Don't miss your Chance at some very special one-of-a-kind items and experiences you won't get anywhere else!

Wine & Spirits Pull - The Púca's Shape-Shifting Fortune
Try to harness the Púca's power to change your luck. Guests can purchase a $25 ticket to try their luck at winning a "trick" or a "fortune". Pick a card and see what fortune has in store for you - do you win a premium bottle of wine or spirits valued over $75 OR do you take home a bottle of swill or Scrabairne (pron. skrab-ur-nyeh). (Most bottles will be valued between $25 - $50.)

Tickets start at $300 - get yours today!

Thank you to our Sponsors

TABLE SPONSORS
VISIONARY TABLE ($10,000)
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken & Michael Penn

CHAMPIONS TABLE ($6,000)
California Bank & Trust

ADVOCATE TABLE ($3,000)
Molly Mahoney & John Dominguez
The Prepared Performer

EVENT SPONSORS
GRAND CHIEFTAIN ($5,000)
Sam & Tammy Tang

FESTIVAL PIPER ($3,500)
Myrna Hamid
David & Danice Limberg
Chris & Steve Sumpter

HEARTHFIRE ($2,500)
Vinnie & Hoyle Leigh
Molly Mahoney & John Dominguez
Rachelle Menaker & Eddie Schuller

SHAMROCK ($1,200)
Susan Bowman & Freddie Greenfield
Kathy & Bahram Esfahani
Bruce Goodrich
David & Judy Joss
Steven & Louise Koch
Mary & Michael Lysik
Fran Riggs
Laurie Smits Staude
Vangie Thomson and Marnie Ceporius

To learn more about sponsorships, please contact Erika Miller.
Erika@chancetheater.com or (657) 549-0499

To mail in your donation please use this Gala Sponsorship Form

Chance Theater Gala, October 17, 2026

Raising essential funds for our artistic, education and outreach programs