OPEN BAR

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FOOD

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DJ

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DANCING

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AUCTION

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CHANCES TO WIN

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ENTERTAINMENT

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SPECIAL GUESTS

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OPEN BAR - FOOD - DJ - DANCING - AUCTION - CHANCES TO WIN - ENTERTAINMENT - SPECIAL GUESTS -

**PARTY! DANCE! DONATE!**

Mingle with friends and special guests. DJ, open bar, delicious food from Church St Hospitality, and your chance to win and bid on extraordinary prizes and experiences. Come dance with us under the disco ball and support the Dorset Theatre Festival.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
DANCE PARTY BALL

SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026

BUY NOW!

***FEATURING A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE!***

Broadway’s **Desi Oakley** will headline this year's **Dance Party Ball**, the Festival's signature fundraising gala. Oakley is best known for her leading roles on Broadway and in National Tours, including starring as Jenna in *Waitress*, Roxie Hart in *Chicago*, and appearing in *Les Misérables*, *Wicked*, and *Annie*.

**MIX AND MINGLE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS**

Including the cast of the upcoming New England premiere of ADVICE, film, television, and stage stars, **Katie Lowes (ABC’s *Scandal*)** and **Adam Shapiro (*The Bear*)**

CAN'T ATTEND? MAKE A DONATION AND WE'LL HAVE A DRINK IN YOUR HONOR FROM THE DANCE FLOOR!

Help us make the most we can! Underwrite expenses ranging from $500 for volunteer meals, to covering the cost of our catering ($20K), and everything in between!

MAKE A DONATION

Desi Oakley is a stage, screen and voice artist in NYC. She’s most known for originating the role of Jenna on the 1st National Tour of Waitress, and also starring in the role on the West End. She was most recently seen starring on Broadway with her fresh take as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Her other Broadway shows include: Wicked, Annie, Les Miserables. Her TV credits include: Elsbeth, Gotham, The Gilded Age, Only Murders In The Building. Desi has voiced feature films including the Wicked movie, Dear Evan Hansen, Tick, Tick, Boom! and Spirited. Her original music can be found on all streaming platforms. Desi coaches & mentors young artists all over the US and works as an activist promoting mental health support. She happily lives in her favorite city in the world with her amazing husband. Stay up to date with her on social: @desioakley or learn more ways to connect with her by visiting www.desioakley.com

**RESERVED TABLE**

A reserved private table for 8 includes price of admission, open bar and dinner, recognition in event program and announced live, a server to refresh your drinks during the program, and a VIP location for the live auction and entertainment.
**Want to share a reserved table with friends?  Contact us to reserve a table and split the cost! Want to add 2 more to make it a table of 10? Contact us to buy two additional table seats.**

Tickets on Sale

**SINGLE TICKETS**

Includes price of admission, open bar and dinner, the enjoyment of a special evening, and the chance to support a good cause.

Tickets on Sale

STYLE GUIDE

**Stand out in the crowd…**

SEQUINS & SHIMMER ENCOURAGED

**This is your time to shine!**

SUPPORT THE EVENT!

***BE AN UNDERWRITER*** help pay for party amenities like the bar, photo booth, DJ, entertainment, and more - to ensure our event can reach beyond what ticket sales alone would allow.
***FEATURE YOUR BUSINESS*** receive exposure and recognition not only to our local Vermont markets and event attendees, but also to over 10,000 patrons who visit Dorset Theatre Festival every year by sponsoring the event through any donations including services or merchandise.

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2026 Dance Party Ball Sponsors

Thanks to your generous support, we’re back again this season producing bold, innovative theater in our historic Playhouse. With your contributions, we are able to bring professional actors, directors, set designers, and staff to Dorset each summer.

Dorset Theatre Festival is a registered 501(c)3 organization