House of SpeakEasy’s
10th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser
“Play it Forward”
Join us for a Seriously Entertaining evening of sparkling performances and spirited conversation in support of House of SpeakEasy’s mission to connect writers and audiences.
On Stage. In Schools. On the Road.
Dinner and Live Auction
Thursday, April 13, 2023
6:30 PM – 10 PM
583 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Festive Attire
Featuring
Mary Norris
Kelefa Sanneh
Simon Winchester
and literary quizzes, prizes, and other delights
Co-Chairs
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Ackerman
Bettina L. Klinger and Phillip D’Ancona
Zachary Karabell
Mr. and Mrs. George Votis
If you are unable to attend but would like to support our 10th Anniversary, you can use this link below to make a donation.
Or email Paul Morris, Executive Director, at [email protected].
Unable to attend?
If you would like to support our 10th Anniversary, please use the link above to donate.
Or email Paul Morris, Executive Director, at [email protected].
Download our gala response form below to support this event.
View our sponsorship deck to become a premium sponsor of this event.
For media inquiries, please email [email protected].
INSPIRED SUPPORTER – $10,000
Table of 10 tickets for Gala Dinner & Cocktail Reception
Listing recognition on invitation and all marketing collateral
Half-page advertising in the program
In addition to all the benefits of the $5,000 level
INVOLVED SUPPORTER – $5,000
Table of 10 tickets for Gala Dinner & Cocktail Reception
Listing recognition on invitation and website
Complimentary Membership to House of SpeakEasy
(Please note there is a limited number of tables available at this supporter level.)
SPONSORSHIP – $25,000
One V.I.P. table for 10 to Gala Dinner & Cocktail Reception
Opportunity to host a private dinner with a SpeakEasy author-performer during 2020 season
Full-page premium ad in Gala Program and in all collateral for our 2020 “Seriously Entertaining” cabaret shows at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater
In addition to all the benefits of the $15,000 level
I am unable to attend but would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to support your nonprofit efforts.
Benefit Committee
Ariadne Calvo-Platero
Christine and Cromwell Coulson
Andrea Elliott and Boykin Curry
Veronica Bulgari and Stephan Haimo
Catie Marron
Alexandra Munroe and Robert Rosenkranz
Simon Shaw
Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins
Diana Taylor
(list in formation)
Literary Committee
Ann Brashares
Mahogany L. Browne
Tina Chang
Susan Fales-Hill
Erik Larson
Laura Lippman
Itamar Moses
Jason Reynolds
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh
Stacy Shiff
Colm Tóibín
Jeff VanderMeer
V (formerly Eve Ensler)
With Thanks to Our Supporters
Sponsor
Bank of America
Danielle and David Ganek
Kathy Rayner
Inspired Supporter
Lea Carpenter and Elliot Ackerman
Amanda Foreman and Jonathan Barton
Christine and Cromwell Coulson
Bettina Klinger and Phillip D’Ancona
Maja and Nicholas Dubrul
Veronica Bulgari and Stephan Haimo
Zachary Karabell
Catie Marron
Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins
Gillian Tett
Olga and George Votis
Victoire Bourgois and Lucas Wittmann
Involved Supporter
Andrea Elliott and Boykin Curry
The East Hampton Shucker Company
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Lucy Sykes and Euan Rellie
Supporters
Annette and Joseph Allen
Margaret Hoover and John Avlon
Clayton Benchley
Victoria Johnson and Markley Boyer
Marie Brenner
Ariadne and Mario Calvo-Platero
Faith Childs
Hugh Chisholm
Peri and David Clark
Claude Davies
Benjamin Doller
Tiffany Dubin
Julia Bator and Charles Duggan
Susan Fales-Hill
Patricia Farman-Farmaian
Zandy Forbes
Katharine Freeman
Jane Garmey
Susie Gilbert
Victoria and Ben Gore
April Riddle Gow
Alexandra and Philip Howard
Lyndsay C. Howard
Sharon and Richard Hurowitz
Charles King
Joann and Bernard Kruger
Amelie and Simon Lonergan
Katie Lydon
Peter Marino
Shelley Wanger and David Mortimer
Jeffrey Posternak
Daniel Reid
Tara and Michael Rockefeller
Lara Heimert and Gary Rosen
Alexandra Munroe and Robert Rosenkranz
Leslie Shipman
Henry Sidel
Francesca Stanfill
Don Howarth and Suzelle Smith Foundation
Diana Taylor
Gillian Tett
Rebecca Todd
Alyce W. Toonk
Vicky Ward
Ilyse Wilpon
Bettina Zilkha
Michael Zilkha
With Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors
Board of Directors
Gilberto Agosto
John Avlon
Jonathan Barton
Hugh Chisholm
Nicholas Dubrul
Amanda Foreman
Danielle Ganek
Peter Godwin
Cathy Barancik Graham
Katie Lydon
Camille Massey
Lucy Sykes
Gillian Tett
Vicky Ward
Lucas Wittmann, Chair
Auctioneer: Lucas Hunt, HUNT Auctioneers
Get directions to 583 Park Ave.
Please note the non-tax-deductible portion of each ticket is $250. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
House of SpeakEasy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2013 by the biographer Amanda Foreman and editor Lucas Wittmann. SpeakEasy is dedicated to the idea that literature matters, and that the essence of literary culture is the relationship between writers and their readers. To foster that relationship, the Foundation seeks to: 1) Bring authors out from behind the book into direct contact with audiences; 2) Ensure that writers are compensated for their work and their time; 3) Stimulate the students, audiences, and writers of tomorrow by exposing them to the best writing of today.