Our Annual Benefit Program
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.
Here are photo of our Auction Items
We want to thank all of the sponsors for there generous donations to our auction and those who bought items at the auction.