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The Queens Theatre Annual Gala - May 20, 2026

Schedule of Events

May 20, 2026

6:00 PM
Cocktails and Dinner

7:30 PM
Honors & Performances
(Audio Described, Captioned, Signed)

8:30 PM
Dessert Reception

Honoring

Forest Hills Stadium

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards

Donovan Richards Jr. has served as Queens Borough President since 2020, bringing a lifelong commitment to public service and community advocacy to the role. A native of Southeast Queens and a former New York City Council Member representing the 31st District, he has championed investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, climate resilience, and economic development. As Borough President, he has directed hundreds of millions of dollars in capital funding to schools, cultural institutions, parks, libraries, and hospitals across the borough—advancing opportunities and resources for the diverse communities that make Queens the “World’s Borough.”

Sponsorships PDF

Executive Producer: $25,000 20 tickets to Gala Recognition as “Executive Producer/ Title Sponsor" Logo projected on the Mainstage during the program Prime logo placement on all Gala promotional materials Sponsor name included in all Gala press materials Prime placement of full-page color ad in Gala Journal* Logo on digital screens in lobby during Gala (total: 2) Sponsor name listed in donor section of Queens Theatre playbills for one year 6 dedicated social media posts $23,500 tax deductible	Purchase
Producer: $16,000 16 tickets to Gala Recognition as “Producer” Logo projected on the Mainstage during the program Prime logo placement on all Gala promotional materials Prominent placement of full-page color advertisement in Gala Journal* Logo on digital screens in lobby during Gala (total: 2) Sponsor name listed in donor section of Queens Theatre playbills for one year 4 dedicated social media posts $14,800 tax deductible	Purchase
Director: $11,000 12 tickets to Gala Recognition as Gala “Director” Logo featured on screen projection on the Mainstage during the program Logo placement on all Gala promotional materials Sponsor name included in all Gala press materials Featured placement of full-page color advertisement in Gala Journal* Logo on digital screens during Gala in lobby (total: 2) Sponsor name listed in donor section of Queens Theatre playbills for one year 3 dedicated social media posts $10,100 tax deductible	Purchase
Stage Manager: $6,000 8 tickets to Gala Recognition as Gala “Stage Manager” Name projected on the Mainstage during the program Sponsor name on all Gala promotional materials Full page black and white advertisement in Gala Journal* Sponsor name on digital screens in lobby during Gala (total: 2) Sponsor name listed in donor section of Queens Theatre playbills for one year 2 dedicated social media posts $5,400 tax deductible	Purchase
Featured Performer: $3,000 4 tickets to Gala Recognition as Gala “Featured Performer” Name projected on the Mainstage during the program Sponsor name on all Gala promotional materials Half page black and white advertisement in Gala Journal* Sponsor name on digital screens in lobby during Gala (total: 2) Sponsor name listed in donor section of Queens Theatre playbills for one year $2,700 tax deductible	Purchase

Gala Journal Ads Ad Specs

All Journal Ads are in Black and White and must be submitted by May 6, 2026.

Full Page: $1,000

5" wide x 8" high

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Half Page (horizontal): $500

5" wide x 3.875" high

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Quarter Page (vertical): $300

2.375" wide x 3.875 high
Nonprofit rate: $250

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