Spotlight on The Prom

EVENT DETAILS

The Friends of Theatre + Dance present Spotlight on The Prom: a benefit to support the School of Theatre + Dance, Saturday, October 21. This event will offer a pre-show reception to meet producton VIPs, enjoy refreshments and libations, preferential seating, and the excitement of the live musical production of The Prom! Funds raised offer crucial support to SOTD students in the form of scholarships, equipment needs, masterclasses, and professional development. 

Dress code is cocktail or prom attire!

Due to renovations in the Constans Theatre, The Prom will be intimately staged upstage of the proscenium, with audience seating relocated to the stage as well. Every seat offers an up-close look at the incredible production and talented cast. Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets or secure your sponsorship today. 

EVENING AGENDA

5:30PM - Check-in, drinks & appetizers
6:00PM - Conversation with The Prom Director Lauren Warhol Caldwell and Choreographer Andrew Cao, facilitated by Tiza Garland, Interim Director of UF SOTD
6:30PM - Socialize, drinks & appetizers
7:10PM - Seating begins
7:30PM - The Prom
Post-show dessert & coffee reception immediately following the conclusion of the performance

PARKING INFORMATION

Please be aware that some areas on the UF campus are under construction. Click here for a map for parking on campus with suggested lots and garages close to the School of Theatre + Dance, all of which are about a 5-minute walk. 

PURPOSE OF SPOTLIGHT ON THE PROM

This benefit is an important opportunity for supporters, alumni, and friends to come together to witness the profound talent of our students and support the UF School of Theatre + Dance. Funds raised offer crucial support to the students in the form of scholarships, equipment needs, masterclasses, and professional development and equip faculty with the necessary resources to be agile and respond to immediate needs. Spotlight on The Prom is the perfect opportunity to enjoy top-notch theatre while connecting with others who believe in the power of philanthropy to uplift and amplify the next generation of artists.

TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS

$200 | Event Ticket
Includes pre-show reception starting at 5:30pm, Q&A with Production VIPs, post-show coffee & dessert reception, and prioritized seating during The Prom.

To register online, click here.

If you prefer to mail a check, make checks payable to University of Florida Foundation and send to the below address, referencing Spotlight 014019:

UF College of the Arts, Office of Advancement
PO Box 115800
Gainesville, Florida 32611

If you prefer to do a phone transaction, call the gift processing office:
1-877-351-2377
(8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri.)
And reference Spotlight 014019

BECOME A SPONSOR

See your name in lights! Becoming a sponsor is a great opportunity to show your support. 

Learn more about becoming a sponsor!

Click here to become a sponsor online

BE FEATURED IN OUR PROGRAM

See and be seen! Program ads will be featured in the School of Theatre + Dance program all season, and are a great way to market your business.

More information about the program ads!

ABOUT THE PROM

When four self-obsessed Broadway stars hear that Emma, a student in a small, conservative Indiana town, is barred from bringing her girlfriend to their high school prom and that the media is involved—they seize the opportunity to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. In their bumbling attempts to enact change, they make the situation worse than they could have imagined. Cultures clash and the town erupts in chaos, leaving Emma’s future and the actors’ careers hanging in the balance. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. 

Address

1800 McCarty Drive
University of Florida
Gainesville
FL 32603
USA

Phone

(352) 392-1653 (UBO)