BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE
Jane Jones & Myra Platt, Founding Co-Artistic Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Larry Pihl, President Stephen Robinson, Vice President Shirley Roberson, Secretary John Aldaya, Treasurer Monica Alquist, Laura Colman, Anne Fisher, Stuart Frank, Craig Greene, Jane Jones, Margaret Kineke, Mary Metastasio, Shyla Miller, Christopher Mumaw (intern), Myra Platt, Steve Schwartzman, Earl Sedlik, Christine Stepherson BOOK-IT HONORARY BOARD Sonya Campion, Beth McCaw, Ann Ramsay-Jenkins, Garth Stein, Tom Robbins BOOK-IT STAFF Josh Aaseng, Sasha Bailey, Kayti Barnett-O’Brien, Penny Bradley, Patricia Britton, Sally Brunette, Val Brunetto, Tom Dewey, Annie DiMartino, Jocelyne Fowler, Aly Guzman-Dyrseth, A.J. Heinen, Jane Jones, Dominic Lewis, Kevin McKeon, Myra Platt, Ben Radin, Carmen Rodriguez, Dan Schuy, Ian Stewart, Tom Wahl GALA VOLUNTEERS Delona Bailey, Ted Bailey, Hayley Ewerz, Becca Fredrickson, Mary Hould, Cheryl Papadakis, Caroline Rensel, Samantha Rouch, Kyra Williams, Nathan Wilson, Leslie Witkamp Special thanks to Jeff Peda, Savage Color, W Hotel EVENT SPONSORS
WELCOME TO THE PARTY!
Photography by John Ulman
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
THANK YOU OUR GALA CO-CHAIRS Gretl Galgon and Margaret Kineke
YOUR GENEROSITY SUPPORTS OUR WORK Book-It Repertory Theatre reaches 75,000 people through mainstage performances, touring stories for youth, in-class residencies, teacher training, and commissioned work with local civic and historical organizations. Book-It supports more than 125 artists and artisans annually and produces award winning theatre recognized locally and nationally.
ORDER OF EVENTS 6:00 pm REGISTRATION SILENT AUCTION WINE GRAB RAFFLE
Book-It Repertory Theatre in a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production and to inspire its audiences to read. Book-It’s Arts and Education Program’s mission is to provide an interactive relationship between youth and literature through diverse theatrical productions and educational programs that promote the joy of reading, enhance student and teacher learning, and inspire the imagination.
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APPETIZERS AND NO-HOST BAR 6:50 pm SILENT AUCTION SECTION 1 CLOSES 7:00 pm DINNER Complimentary wine at each table WELCOME Gala Co-Chairs Gretl Galgon and Margaret Kineke 7:05 pm SILENT AUCTION SECTION 2 CLOSES
BY T. GERONIMO JOHNSON JUNE 7 - JULY 2 CENTER THEATER AT THE ARMORY
8. “LITTLE MOUNTAINS” CUSTOM WOVEN RUG VALUE: $1,450 This stunning, colorful rug is a custom woven dhurrie, hand woven in India with 100% wool weft. It is sure to brighten up any room in your home. Rug is 8'x10'. Courtesy of Lincoln Wilson and Heirlooms. 9. BOOK-IT VIP EXPERIENCE VALUE: $100 PER PERSON Raise your paddle for a ticket to an insider experience on Friday, December 8, 2017! Before a performance of our holiday production, you’ll enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and drinks in the lobby and have a behind-the-scenes chance to observe the cast warm-up before the show. Does not include tickets to the show. Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre. 10. W HOTEL QUEEN PLUSH TOP BED VALUE: $2,000 Featured in all W Hotels and manufactured by Simmons, this sumptuous queen bed includes a plush top mattress and standard box spring, patented Pocketed Coil spring technology, and reinforced edge support. Ten year manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA. Delivery included. Courtesy of The W Hotel.
RAISE THE PADDLE YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your gift tonight pays for the artists, adapters, and directors of our mainstage and Arts & Education production along with the teaching artists working with students and teachers in classrooms throughout the state. Please help us continue to create world-premiere adaptations of classic and contemporary literature for the stage, and reach students throughout the region with no other access to performing arts.
7:30 pm WELL SUNG HERO AWARD John Platt – Founding Book-It Board Member and Owner of St. Clouds Presented by Jane Jones and Myra Platt 7:40 pm RAFFLE DRAWING LIVE AUCTION David Silverman, Auctioneer Sasha Bailey, Assistant VIDEO SPECIAL SPEAKER Mariko Kita RAISE YOUR PADDLE 8:50 pm WELCOME TO BRAGGSVILLE COMMENTS Josh Aaseng SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT Kayti Barnett-O’Brien Music by The Rolling Blackouts
AUCTION GUIDE SILENT AUCTION SECTION 1 (Closes at 6:50pm) 1. COLORFUL COCKTAILS VALUE: $180 These imported rainbow-colored martini glasses (4) are perfect for any festive occasion. Courtesy of The Boeing Company. 2. READ LOCAL! SIGNED BOOKS FROM SEATTLE7WRITERS VALUE:$200 Curl up with 11 books by some of Seattle’s best known authors including Elizabeth George, Stephanie Kallos, David Laskin, and Garth Stein. All books signed by the author; package includes a handy Seattle7 tote bag. Courtesy of Garth Stein and Seattle7Writers. 3. WINE TASTING AND LUNCH AT NOVELTY HILL JANUIK VALUE: $70 You and three friends can take a trip to Woodinville to enjoy awardwinning Washington State wines at Novelty Hill Januik. Make it a lunch date with two fresh brick oven pizzas in a sleek and stunning winery with expansive gardens and an outdoor patio. Tasting Room Hours: 11am – 5pm daily. Pizzas available Friday - Sunday only. Courtesy of Novelty Hill Januik. 4. TEAVANA TEA LOVERS’ PACKAGE VALUE: $332 The ultimate gift for any tea drinker! You’ll get a full suite of tea brewing essentials – includes a Perfectea Maker & Spoon, an insulated tumbler and a straw tumbler for both your hot and cold teas, and a floating tea infuser. Drink up with three sampler packages and three full tins of Beach Bellini, Winterberry, and Peach Tranquility teas. Courtesy of Steve Schwartzman, Dan Karches, and Starbucks.
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4. SUNRISE BALLOON RIDE VALUE: $390 A one-of-a-kind way to start your day! Just after sunrise, as you gently float across the northwest countryside, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of historic districts, rivers and lakes, mountain ranges, skylines, and more! After your flight (60-90 minutes of flight time) you will be transported to a log gazebo where your flight will be celebrated in a traditional manner with sparkling beverages and a continental-style breakfast. Available Mon - Fri; expires Sept 30, 2017. Courtesy of Airial Balloon Company. 5. FLY AWAY TO KAUAI! VALUE: $2,225 Spend a heavenly week on the tropical island of Kauai! Dig your toes into the sand, hike through the breathtaking state parks scattered all over the island, relax with your books, enjoy tropical drinks. Includes one week’s lodging on Kauai near Kapa’a/ Lihue or Princeville (2B / 2Ba); your choice of in-town location or more secluded setting. Includes one US Airways Travel Gift card valued at $1,000. Mutually agreeable date; expires March 2018. Courtesy of Laura Colman and The Boeing Company. 6. BOOK-IT DATE NIGHT FOR A YEAR VALUE: $500 Amaze your date as you arrange a year’s worth of extraordinary nights out! You and your sweetheart will see four mainstage productions at Book-It next season and dine at fabulous uptown Queen Anne restaurants. Gift certificates to Collections Café ($100), Lloyd Martin ($50), and Ten Mercer ($50). Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre, Collections Café, Lloyd Martin, and Ten Mercer. 7. PRIVATE DINNER WITH GARTH STEIN VALUE: $900 You and four guests will enjoy a scrumptious dinner and drinks at Lark with Garth and Drella Stein. Garth, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain (Book-It 2012) and A Sudden Light, will share insights on his research and writing process. Lark is chef John Sundstrom’s premier, artisan-focused restaurant that uses locally produced and organic foods to create unforgettable meals. June 25, 2017. Courtesy of Garth Stein and Lark.
LIVE AUCTION The “Golden Ticket” raffle winner will have his/her choice of any live auction item. 1. A SPECIAL EVENING AT YOUR HOME WITH FOUNDING CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS JANE JONES AND MYRA PLATT VALUE: $800 Enjoy wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres prepared and presented by chef and wine aficionado Lynne Reynolds while listening to a special reading of a Book-It favorite by Jane and Myra. Up to eight people. Mutually agreeable date; expires March 2018. Courtesy of Lynne Reynolds, Jane Jones, and Myra Platt. 2. TRAVEL TO SUNNY MAZATLÁN VALUE: $1,250 Enjoy a weeklong stay at a gorgeous resort in Mazatlán, Mexico (1B). Perched on the Pacific Coast, this resort offers beautiful beaches, spa and massage services, swimming pool, and more. Mazatlán itself has a rich history and bountiful outdoor activities. Sip mango margaritas at La Palapa, the on-site restaurant and bar, while planning your next day’s activities. Not valid Thanksgiving (Thurs Sun) or Christmas (Dec 20 - 31) Courtesy of Vacation Internationale. 3. BOOK-IT IN YOUR BACKYARD VALUE: $700 Just like the royals, you too can command a performance! BookIt’s Arts & Education Program tours Book-It Style® adaptations of children’s literature across our state, and now you can bring an exciting show to a party in your backyard, your favorite library, your alma mater, or your child’s school. Mutually agreeable date. Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre Arts & Education Program.
5. GET THEE TO THE THEATRE! VALUE: $390 Date nights galore with two subscriptions to Seattle Shakespeare Company’s 2017-18 season! SSC is Puget Sound’s professional classical company and will perform Julius Caesar, The Government Inspector, Timon of Athens, The Merchant of Venice, and Shakespeare in Love next season. Courtesy of Seattle Shakespeare Company. 6. VASHON ISLAND GETAWAY VALUE: $600 Catch the next ferry and enjoy a romantic two-night stay in a beautifully secluded waterfront home on Vashon Island. Relax and enjoy the stunning view of the Sound with Seattle’s skyline in the distance. Mutually agreeable date. Courtesy of Stuart Frank and Marty Hoiness. 7. DISCOVER SEATTLE WITH THE FAMILY VALUE: $265 A world of discovery awaits you and your children in Seattle! Two adults and two children can explore the many natural habitats of Woodland Park Zoo. You’ll also get four admissions to three of Seattle’s other favorite family destinations: Seattle Children’s Museum, Pacific Science Center (with access to an IMAX, Planetarium, or Laser show), and the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. Courtesy of Wing Luke Museum, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Children’s Museum, and Woodland Park Zoo. 8. BURGERS AND BEER IN BALLARD! VALUE: $85 It’ll be a hip night out in Ballard with dinner at King’s Hardware – a burger joint that will satisfy all your cravings. Then pop into an old-timey pub for handcrafted ales and lagers at the Jolly Roger Taproom. Courtesy of The Derschang Group and Maritime Pacific Brewing Company.
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9. GOURMET #1: DELICIOUS ARTISINAL BREAD FOR A YEAR VALUE: $240 Keep a classy kitchen! Enjoy a handmade loaf of bread from Macrina Bakery every month for a year, paired with a Brickstone Fine oil and vinegar set. Complete your kitchen with a pair of Northwest Coast salt and pepper grinders designed by local artist Mark Garfield. Then celebrate with a glass of Hess Napa Valley Chardonnay – a perfect pairing for your new pantry. Courtesy of Macrina Bakery and The Boeing Company. 10. SONG AND DANCE VALUE: $310 Expand your horizons at the ballet and the theatre. This package includes two tickets to either of Village Theatre’s productions of A Proper Place or Dreamgirls (Issaquah or Everett) and two tickets to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production of Ballet on Broadway with selections from Carousel, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, and West Side Story Suite (show dates April 14-23). Courtesy of Village Theatre and Pacific Northwest Ballet. 11. LEISURE TIME IN LEAVENWORTH VALUE: $189 Travel to Leavenworth, Wash. to enjoy a cozy overnight stay at the Icicle Creek Cabins at the foot of Sleeping Lady Mountain. In the summer months Leavenworth offers incredible hiking and outdoor recreation, and in winter the lights and Bavarian charm of downtown are enchanting. Two tickets to an Icicle Creek Center for the Arts performance are included, as is a gift certificate to local beer garden München Haus or Icicle Brewing Company. Courtesy of München Haus, Icicle Creek Cabins, and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. 12. PAMPER YOURSELF VALUE: $150 Experience the expertise and proven treatments of Virginia Mason Medi Spa with this gift basket of their signature high-end skin care products that are sure to leave you feeling like a million bucks! Courtesy of Virginia Mason Medi Spa and Ross Baker.
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28. BEAUTIFUL HAND-BLOWN GLASS BOWL VALUE: $250 This handcrafted glass bowl will make a colorful addition to any room in your home. Courtesy of The Boeing Company. 29. CELEBRATE CHIHULY’S GLASS ART VALUE: $187 Dale Chihuly is one of Seattle’s best known artists, whose colorful glass sculptures are unmatched. Enjoy four admission tickets and an exhibition catalog at Chihuly Garden and Glass – a singular sculpture gallery located right under the Space Needle. To deepen your art appreciation, you’ll receive Chihuly: On Fire, which encompasses four decades of Dale Chihuly’s breathtaking work. This book is paired with the Chihuly: On Fire Notecard Set and the Chihuly Short Cuts II DVD – a portrait of an artist with an unbound creative capacity. Courtesy of Chihuly Garden and Glass and Chihuly, Inc. 30. CLASSICS FROM THE DEANS OF WALLA WALLA WINEMAKING VALUE: $290 These very special wines from the Walla Walla region have been aged to perfection and are ready to drink now. They are not available at your local wine store, so enjoy this package selected especially for a Book-It donor. Package includes one each of 2001 Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002 Leonetti Merlot, 2000 Woodward Canyon Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1999 Woodward Canyon Charbonneau. Courtesy of Donald Marcy. 31. GO BEHIND THE STACKS TOUR DOWNTOWN SEATTLE CENTRAL LIBRARY VALUE: $350 There’s nothing more exciting than walking into a world-famous building full of books! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, with SPL Foundation President (and former Book-It board member) Ross Baker and/or CEO Jonna Ward. You’ll get to view areas not usually seen by the public and you would be hard pressed to find a better tour guide of the library. Package includes: Private tour for up to eight people and light lunch or appetizers following the tour. Courtesy of Ross Baker, SPL Board President and Jonna Ward, Chief Executive Officer, SPL Foundation.
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24. GOURMET #3 – HONE YOUR CULINARY SKILLS! ` VALUE: $165 Make a great meal with PCC Cooks – an award-winning culinary education program from PCC Natural Markets! With a wide variety of flavors, cuisines, and techniques, you’ll learn to prepare a meal you love. Then cook with flair at home with two small glass salt bowls made by local glass artist David Smith and a package of Fleur de Sel de Guerande salt. PCC gift card worth the average value of a PCC Cooks Class for two. Courtesy of PCC Natural Markets and The Boeing Company. 25. BETTE, BABS, AND BEYONCÉ! VALUE: $162 Celebrate Pride with Seattle Men’s Chorus! An unforgettable divalicious playlist highlights the iconic performers whose powerhouse vocals and outsized personas have thrilled us for decades from the concert stage to the dance floor. Dine downtown with a $50 gift certificate for Purple. Performance at McCaw Hall. June 23 & 24 at 8pm. Best available at time of reservation. Courtesy of Seattle Men’s Chorus and Heavy Restaurant Group. 26. WOODHOUSE RESERVE WINE TASTING VALUE: $200 Experience a private wine tasting at Woodhouse Wine Estate with up to 10 people. Enjoy an artisan cheese platter, followed by an exclusive visit to the Barrel Room. Live the luxury of this boutique Woodinville winery that crafts high quality, complex, and ageworthy wines. Courtesy of Woodhouse Wine Estate.
13. SHAKESPEARE IN ASHLAND! VALUE: $175 Head down to Ashland, Ore. to enjoy a play at the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. You and a friend will enjoy a premium seat at Julius Caesar, Shakespeare in Love, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Odyssey, or any of the other magnificent plays in OSF’s momentous 2017 season. But before you go, brush up your Shakespeare with a gift certificate to Secret Garden Books in Ballard. Courtesy of Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Secret Garden Books. 14. TELL YOUR LIFE STORY VALUE: $500 Preserve the voice and history of a loved one, a friend, or yourself with a package from Pacific Northwest Life Stories. You’ll meet with an experienced personal historian for a one-hour, audio-recorded, life story interview and take home the sound file on a disk, the printed interview transcript, and both files saved on a thumb drive. Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Life Stories. 15. CALLING ALL FILM BUFFS TO SIFF VALUE: $330 Don’t miss out on cinematic history. Get 20 tickets for the 2017 Seattle International Film Festival, May 18 - June 11, and experience the full breadth of Seattle’s own world-class film festival. Plus, get vouchers for 10 small popcorns, to ensure you’ll have a snack for each movie you see! Courtesy of Mary Metastasio and SIFF.
27. OCEAN SHORES GETAWAY AT OYHUT BAY RESORT VALUE: $600 Spend two nights in a cozy cottage on the Ocean Shores peninsula. You’ll unwind in a walkable, bikeable village community with parks, trails, bird watching, shopping, dining and recreation fronting the adjoining 683-acre Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area. Stay in a brand new, fully furnished beach cottage. Courtesy of Matrix Real Estate.
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SECTION 2 (Closes at 7:05pm) 16. LA GRANDE DAME – AND A BUBBLY READ VALUE: $200 Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes luxury – and the Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame represents the best premium champagne under the label, named in honor of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin. In The Widow Cliquot you can read about this woman who, after her husband’s death, defied convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen. Package includes two champagne glasses. Courtesy of Margaret Kineke. 17. LAST CHANCE TO SEE “A MOVEABLE FEAST!” VALUE: $180 You thought you missed your chance to see Book-It and Café Nordo’s sold-out run of A Moveable Feast? Luckily we held two tickets just for you! Don’t miss out on this unique and acclaimed adaptation of Hemingway’s Paris memoir paired with dinner (show dates March 29 – April 2). Courtesy of Book-It Repertory Theatre. 18. STAY WARM UNDER YOUR PENDLETON BLANKET VALUE: $259 This classic Pendleton Blanket design, no longer in production, is nearly impossible to find. The “Home of the Free” blanket captures the spirit of the West with roaming buffalo and stylized stars and stripes. This luxurious washable wool blanket will keep you warm for years to come. Size: 64'' x 80.'' Courtesy of The Boeing Company. 19. COACH NOMAD HOBO HANDBAG VALUE: $495 Named for a chic Manhattan neighborhood and wanderers everywhere, the soft and slouchy “Nomad” is crafted in glovetanned leather burnished for a rich look. Updated with a zip-top closure, this compact, portable purse features brightly polished hardware and a detachable strap for convertibility. Courtesy of The Boeing Company.
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20. GOURMET #2 – CHEESE LOVERS’ PACKAGE VALUE: $170 Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is a Pike Place Market icon offering the best in local cheeses. Any cheese lover would die for the colossal cut – an 8-pound triangle of Beecher’s signature Flagship cheese included in this package. Become a cheese connoisseur at home with a cheese knife set and a fine wooden cheese slicer. To top it off, you’ll also receive a bottle of artisan basil olive oil. Bon appétit! Courtesy of Sugar Mountain and The Boeing Company. 21. MARINERS TICKETS: TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! VALUE: $618 You and a friend can sit right behind home plate at Safeco Field for six games in the Mariners’ season! You’ll get two tickets for each of these dates: Mon, April 10 – Houston (Opening Day); Fri, May 19 – Chicago White Sox; Wed, June 21 – Detroit; Sat, July 8 – Oakland; Sat, July 29 – New York Mets; Tues, Sept 19 – Texas. Courtesy of Margaret Kineke and Dennis West. 22. COMPARE THE CABS VALUE: $182 Gather your friends and compare these three delicious cabernet sauvignons and decide for yourselves which one is the favorite. The trio includes 2012 Canoe Ridge Reserve, 2012 Hess Collection, and 2013 Cade Napa Valley. Courtesy of Margaret Kineke, Larry Pihl, and Bill & Jennifer Stauffacher. 23. WOODLAND PARK ZOO ADVENTURE! VALUE: $375 Want to see behind the scenes at Woodland Park Zoo? Up to eight people can experience a personalized highlight tour of the zoo, led by experienced Woodland Park Zoo docent Ted Jones. See lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) and over 1,000 other animals up close and personal. Mutually agreeable date, weekends only. Expires March 25, 2018. Courtesy of Ted Jones and Woodland Park Zoo.
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