Talent Knows No Borders. Opportunity Should Not Either.

Every year, Croatia produces remarkable young people — gifted singers, scientists, engineers, and artists — whose potential far exceeds the resources available to them. The Histrion Foundation exists to close that gap, one person at a time.

You may have heard of Roko Blažević. At 19, he represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest, captivating audiences across Europe. What fewer people know is that when he was accepted to the Los Angeles College of Music, the scholarship he earned only covered part of the cost. The Histrion Foundation helped make the rest possible. Today, Roko is studying Vocal Performance in Los Angeles — and on May 21st, 2026, he will host our Annual Gala at the Perch Rooftop Garden in Downtown LA, giving back to the very community that believed in him.

That is the Histrion story. We find talent. We remove the barriers. And we watch what happens next.

This year's gala features something truly rare — an exclusive Croatian wine tasting personally led by Consul General Renee Pea of the Consulate General of Croatia in Los Angeles. Guided by a distinguished diplomat with deep roots in Croatian culture, guests will be taken on a journey through Croatia's rich and often undiscovered winemaking heritage — its ancient varietals, its storied coastal regions, and the traditions passed down through generations. It is an experience you will not find anywhere else in Los Angeles.

The evening also features a special performance by Sanya Mateyas — a Croatian-American singer, actress, and songwriter born in Zagreb who has called Los Angeles home since 1999. Sanya has appeared in Disney's Holes, The King of Queens, and Days of Our Lives, led her own LA-based rock band, and performed with the multi-platinum Grammy-awarded Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Her duet with Roko promises to be one of the most memorable moments of the evening.

The evening takes place in the spirit of Croatian Heritage Month — a time when Los Angeles celebrates Croatian culture and community at its finest — on the rooftop of one of Downtown LA's most iconic venues. But at its heart, this is a Histrion Foundation event, driven by one purpose — and every dollar raised goes directly toward the next Roko, whoever and wherever they may be.

Join us. Because the dream is always worth it.

Histrion Foundation 3rd Annual Gala

"Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do." – Voltaire