Suspects & Sequins

A Mystery Masquerade

WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 2026

WHERE: Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club​
3000 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303

You are cordially invited to a night cloaked in secrets, suspense, and glamour…

Step into a glittering world of refinement and suspense at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s annual gala, Suspects & Sequins: A Mystery Masquerade. Behind the grand ballroom doors, whispers linger in the air as sleuths, socialites, and suspects alike are immersed in a captivating whodunit, set against the backdrop of world-class performances, fine dining, and the timeless allure of the theatre.

WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 2026

WHERE: Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club​
3000 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Join us as we honor extraordinary artistry and generosity with the TheatreWorks Spotlight Awards for Artistic Excellence and Excellence in Philanthropy. We will celebrate David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the Olivier Award–winning, Tony- and Grammy-nominated creators of Come From Away, alongside James and Rebecca Morgan, visionary philanthropists and civic leaders whose family foundation has illuminated countless lives.

This gala stands as a cornerstone of TheatreWorks’ continued excellence, ensuring a vibrant season of world-class theatre. Through your generous support, we will continue to inspire future generations, champion bold new works, and sustain the artistic innovation and community impact that define TheatreWorks.

This exclusive engagement promises an unforgettable night of glamour, philanthropy, and mystery.

Reserve your seat before it disappears into the shadows.

RSVP & Solve the Mystery...

Drawing room

TABLE
$ 10,000
  • Premium table location for 10 guests, with the option to have up to two artistic honorees and/or TheatreWorks leadership seated at your table
  • 2 complimentary bottles of champagne for table
  • Recognition in event marketing (digital, print, and verbal leading up to and at the event
  • Includes reception and dinner
Get Table!
(Tax-deductible amount: $7,300)

Parlor

TABLE
$ 6,000
  • Reserved seating for 12
  • Recognition in event marketing (digital and print)
  • Includes reception and dinner
Get Table!
(Tax-deductible amount: $3,200)

Library

TABLE
$ 5,500
  • Reserved seating for 10. Two additional mystery guests may appear at your table.
  • Recognition in event marketing (digital and print)
  • Includes reception and dinner
Get Table!
(Tax-deductible amount: $2,500)

Single Sleuth

PER GUEST
$ 550
  • Includes reception, seated dinner, and the opportunity to piece together the clues
Single Ticket
(Tax-deductible amount: $290)

Questions? Please contact events@theatreworks.org.

Corporate Sponsorships begin at $1,000

Contact Development Director Aaron Nicholson at anicholson@theatreworks.org for more details.
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GALA COMMITTEE

Aldo Billingslea 

Annette Hilton

Julie Kaufman

Jim Knipple

Danielle O’Hare

Aji Oliyide

Carol Ramsay

Lana Schuler

Cindi Sears

Barbara Shapiro

Lynn Szekely 

Edlyn Yuen

Drawing Room Hosts

Anne and Larry Hambly

Mark and Renee Greenstein

Lynn Szekely

Parlor Hosts

  

  

  

Library Hosts

Barbara Shapiro and Mark Lewis

CORPORATE SPONSORS