The 2026 Gala at St. Ignatius College Prep

We had a 2026 Benefit Programa we were delighted to have our Honorary Chair Sondra Healy involved with this event. Our Gala included live entertainments, drinks, appetizers, and a silent auction supported by large contingent of Chicago’s theatres, retailers, local artist and cruises and trips.

Place: St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 Roosevelt Rd., Chicago IL, 60608 (Free Parking in lot)

Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2026

Time: 6 pm – 9:30 pm

This was our 48th anniversary, we will be honoring those closest to Child’s Play Touring Theatre -
our stakeholders. Here information on our 2026 award winners.

• Ralf Rivas is the Victor award.
• Shireen Dirksen from Acorn Dance Company is the Rising Star award
• Marie Donovan is the Peace award.
• Wayman Ezell is the Lifetime Achievement award.
• Maria Meta is the Live and Kicking Mensch award

Here are a few photos from the event.

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Program Booklet

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Here are photo of our Auction Items

Auction Items

Auction Item 1, Trurtle Wax

Auction Item 2, Wines for Humanity

Auction Item 3, Chris Fascione

Auction Item 4, Books - Patricia Hruby Powel

Auction Item 5, Actor Headshot by REP3 Photo Studious

Auction Item 6, Ceramic Items - Lee Innovations Ceramic Studio

Auction Item 7, Scentsy items, Gleewarmers.scenty.us

Auction Item 8, Mexico Trip-Mexico Go Now Adventures

Auction Item 9, Elite Island Resorts

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We want to thank all of the sponsors for there generous donations to our auction and those who bought items at the auction.