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OCTOBER 2, 2021

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

THE VEHICLE VAULT

18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway
Parker, Colorado 80134

GALA FAQs

We invite you to join us at the Stars in Arts Gala to support Performing Arts Academy!

 
This year’s gala will be a hybrid event, where guests may choose to attend in-person or virtually from their home.
 
A limited number of in-person tickets will be available for those who would like to join us at The Vehicle Vault in Parker, CO for dinner, dancing, music, performances, live auction, and more!
 
Our at-home guests will be able to watch the live broadcast of the Gala performances and presentations, as well as participate in the online silent auction and a modified live-auction.
 
Help us transform our community and our world through performing arts! PAA serves over 750 families in the South Metro Denver area, including at-risk children who struggle to access performing arts education.
 
Please join us on this exciting night! In-person tickets are limited, and this event WILL SELL OUT! Buy your tickets today!

Gala Schedule

THURSDAY, 9/30
5:00 PM
Online Silent Auction Opens

SATURDAY, 10/2
5:30 pm
Cocktail Hour

6:30 pm
Catered Dinner

7:30 pm
Live Gala Programming

8:30 pm
Live Gala Programming Ends
In-Person Dancing 

GALA FAQs

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

THE VEHICLE VAULT

18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway
Parker, Colorado 80134

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Offering over 35 years’ experience in Denver, AGS Construction, Inc. has been building a reputation of being a one-of-a-kind company. AGS Construction is a self-performing company. This means we provide on-time, quality construction work executed by our own in house staff, we do not rely solely on subcontractors to complete your projects. The sub-contractors we do work with have been part of our team for many years, we only work with companies that have been thoroughly vetted to ensure that your work is completed with only the highest-level quality craftsmanship.

The AGS mission statement is simple—because we believe our goals are the same for every job: Complete the job on time, within budget, safely, and always exceed client expectations.

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SPONSOR

Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction, it’s a life-changing experience. After living in Denver for over two decades, we founded The Perfect Home Group to help our neighbors confidently navigate the competitive real estate market across the metro area.

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SILVER LEVEL
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A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of its walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door.
And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there.

This is more than about real estate, this is about your life and your dreams.

Many families are finding that their dream home is no longer working, especially during a pandemic! People are needing more office or "flexible" spaces. My team is ready to help you sell your home at top dollar and find something that will work for you today and into the future.

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640 Plaza Drive, Ste. 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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Berenz Tax, Inc. is a proud supporter of PAA and performing arts. Providing individuals and businesses with professional tax advisory and preparation services, Berenz Tax is located in Littleton and Thornton, CO.

HomeLight empowers people to achieve better outcomes during one of life's most important events: buying or selling their home. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying. 

Chris LaMee -Banyan Real Estate, LLC supports PAA and it's mission in creating community, building character, and inspiring excellence through performing arts education. If you're looking for a neighborhood that suits your heart and a home that fits your mind and your budget, or an investment property to build your portfolio, you've found the right team of professionals. With our commitment to excellence and our vast real estate experience Banyan Real Estate offers a journey like none other when buying and selling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hybrid Gala?

A hybrid gala is a fundraising event where everyone has the option to:

  • Participate in Person
    at the Vehicle Vault, 18301 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy, Parker CO 80134
    (limited space available)

OR

  • Participate virtually from home

PAA’s Stars in Arts Gala will have an hour of live-streamed and pre-recorded video content that ticket holders can attend in person or view from home, including student performances and testimonials, a live auction, and messages from PAA Staff and board members. The Silent Auction portion of the Gala will be just like years past, with a website that makes it easy to bid on the items you like.

 

Will the Gala be interactive?

Parts of it will be! The silent auction opens Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 PM and just like in past years, the silent auction is entirely online and can be accessed easily by your mobile device or computer. A link will be emailed to all ticket holders once the silent auction opens. You can purchase your tickets here. The silent auction closes at 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 2nd.

For In Person ticket holders, Happy Hour at the venue, the Vehicle Vault, opens at 5:30pm. For At-Home ticket holders live streaming begins at 7:30pm. During this event we will have live video streaming from our evening’s emcee as well as pre-recorded video segments from our students and staff.

The interactive part of the evening will come in the form of our live auction. We have some REALLY exciting items lined up for our live auction and you will be able to bid on them using your mobile device or computer.

 

How do I bid during the silent auction?

The website for the silent auction is very easy to use! Just log in with your ticket holder email address, click on the item you want to bid on, enter your bid, and submit. You’ll be notified by text and/or email when you are outbid or when you are the winner.

 

How do I bid during the live auction?

On the same site where you will be bidding on Silent Auction Items, there will be a section labeled Live Auction. Once logged in you’ll see the button to “Bid Now” where you can enter your bid.

How do I watch the Gala?

The night of the Gala, Saturday, October 2nd, ticket holders will be emailed a link to the live Gala programming where you can watch our live presenters. You will be able to watch on any device with a screen and a web browser that is connected to the internet.

More details coming soon…stay tuned!

 

I won! How do I pick up my auction item?

Congratulations!! Auction item pick-up will take place Sunday, October 3rd from Noon - 4:00 PM, at our County Line location, 5690 County Line Pl., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

 

What is the Gala for?

The Stars in Arts Gala is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Performing Arts Academy, a non-profit in South Denver providing performing arts education for students ages 3-18. You can read more about PAA and their Outreach Program.
 
 
 

Do I need to dress up?

The theme of the Stars in Arts Gala 2021 is As Time Goes By. Throughout the evening, we will be highlighting different periods of time when musical theatre was a huge part of the world’s community. Everyone is encouraged to dress up from their favorite decade! Keep a look out for details and trivia of what productions were all the rage during your favorite decade. If you are a Virtual ticket holder and do decide to dress up, we’d love to see your amazing ensemble! Post your photos to your favorite social media account and tag them with #starsinartsgala. We’d love to include them in our wrap up eNewsletter! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

 

Can kids attend the Gala?

Absolutely! Bask the splendor of the Gala in person from 5:30-9:00 PM or enjoy a meal with each other then turn on the Gala from the comfort of your own home! A Family pack of tickets is for 4 people and includes fun drinks for kids as well as a special version of our printed Gala program that includes activities the kids can complete during the live programming.

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John Boggs

John Boggs is a pianist, composer and vocalist based currently in Thornton, Colorado. He holds a DMA in Composition from the University of Colorado Boulder, a M.M. in Composition from the University of Michigan and a B.F.A. from Bard College. Previous piano instructors include German Diez and MaryAnn Griebling. He taught students of all ages and experience during his undergraduate and graduate studies.

At Bard College he studied voice with tenor Rufus Müller. He has sung such roles as Jamie in The Last Five Years, The Lecturer in Reefer Madness, and El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He teaches repertoire in the genres of musical theater, art song, pop and opera. He currently is a Choral Pro for both the Ars Nova singers and the St. John’s Episcopal Compline Choir. In 2016, John co-founded Renaissance and Contemporary a cappella group, Solis, to promote new works from local and national composers.

His music direction includes Pippin and Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Bard Musical Theater Company. In 2017 he music directed Centerstage Theater Company’s production of Godspell, and most recently their 2021 production of Theory of Relativity.

He has had composition premiers by such groups as the American Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan’s Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, DaCapo Chamber Players, Ars Nova Singers, the Columbine Chorale, 303 Children’s Choir (now Vocal Coalition), the Chamber Music Society of Ohio, and new music ensemble Contemporaneous. He is the co-founder/co-writer as well as the keyboardist and vocalist for experimental rock band Fifth Veil, and is delving into the world of film and interactive game scoring.

He also has experience teaching students with developmental disabilities. He provided accompaniment for Tapestry Theater’s productions of Elf, School House Rocks and Shrek Jr. He was previously employed with Imagine’s CORE day program, where he instructed group music classes using midi over wifi to create the feeling of being in a band and orchestra.

 

 

Amy Arpan

Amy Arpan has worked professionally as an actress, show host, variety artist, improviser, fight choreographer, clown, and director for 22 years.

She is represented by Radical Artists Agency, and you may have seen her competing in the ‘Dish Network Challenge’ and zooming along on an electric scooter in the ‘Colorado Lottery’ Commercials.

Past local credits include Ella Enchanted at the Arvada Center; Mrs. Soames in Our Town at Miners Alley; the Conductor and Engineer in The Polar Express; Madame Volange in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Miners Alley; Characters in Crisis for the Colorado Police Departments; and directing Fright Fest and the Summer Illusion Shows at Elitch Gardens. She is also a local weekly Trivia and Bingo Host.

Favorite out of State Credits and Clients
include: Nickelodean, Royal Caribbean,
Disney Cruise Lines, & Cedar Fair Theme Parks , Shakespeare Carolina, ChickSpeare, The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte,.

In addition to Clowning around with her Ringling Brother’s Circus School training, she is also fond of Juggling, Improv-ing, Performing Magic, Balloon Twisting, Lip Print Reading, Stilt Walking, Mascot work, Puppeteering, Show Hosting, and Character Roaming. She has been the owner and principal performer for Amy Arpan’s Illusions And Confusions since its founding in 1998.

Katie Reid

Resident Acting Director

Katie is thrilled to be returning to her beautiful home state of Colorado after 15 years away performing and teaching professionally.

National Tours: South Pacific (Nellie Forbush), 'S Wonderful (Jane), Annie (Ronnie Boylan). Regional: Nunsense (Sister Robert Ann), Last Five Years (Cathy), Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Princess and the Pea (Queen u/s), Land of Forgotten Toys (Queen), Full Monty (Pam), Ordinary Days (Claire),

Broadway: The Big Band Years (featured singer), Sweeney Todd, The Who's Tommy. Katie holds a BFA in Musical Theater from The University of Oklahoma.

In Chicago, Katie taught and directed in several performing arts programs, directing/music directing over 20 shows with ages K - 12, including multiple pilot productions with MTI and Disney theatricals. She also worked in events and development at American Theater Company and as Production Manager for the award-winning program, BRAVO Performing Arts in Oak Park. She is excited to be a part of the PAA staff!

acting@paacolorado.org

 

Kathryn Dudley

Kathryn Dudley is a dancer, instructor, choreographer, and stage manager based in Denver. She attained her Bachelor of Arts in both Dance and Theatre from Gustavus Adolphus College where she received the Distinguished Dance Student Award and graduated with honors. Originally from Minnesota, Kathryn has worked with various theatres around the Twin Cities such as Children’s Theatre Company, SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development, and Daytripper’s Dinner Theatre. Some of Kathryn’s favorite performances were with ...and Company, of which she is a founding member. Along with the 4 other founding members, Kathryn choreographed, directed, produced, and performed in 2 shows for the MN Fringe Festival. Her work has also been featured in shows by Minneapolis Ballet Dancers, Zenon’s Zone Program, Sarah Hauss, and COHORTS. Kathryn is a company member, resident choreographer, and production manager for 21/40 Productions where she enjoys exploring every facet of the performing arts. As an educator, Kathryn is passionate about sharing dance with people from all walks of life and lives by Alvin Ailey’s famous words: "Dance is for Everybody”.

Jennifer Lillibridge

Jennifer Lillibridge came to Colorado from Los Angeles where she earned her BA in Theater Arts and Directing at Occidental College. For several years after college she was a proud member of Actors Equity and worked throughout the Greater Los Angeles area as an equity production stage manager and scenic artist for several prominent theater companies. Since moving to Colorado, Jennifer has been at D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School as their theater program’s director and costume designer. She and her husband Adam, enjoy creating stories and having wild adventures with their daughter Juniper and two dogs.

Jennifer Maggi

Jennifer Maggi grew up dancing in Orange County, California at the Pacific School of Ballet from the age of 5 to 18. Throughout her years there, she trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Tap. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in Ballet and Modern. While completing her degree, Jennifer performed and choreographed for numerous professional dance shows and showcases as well as participated in the Limon Dance Intensive under Collin Connor. After graduating, Jennifer returned to Cal State Fullerton to choreograph the BFA Musical Theatre main stage productions of Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party, and Cry Baby. In 2014, Jennifer was cast as a performer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California where she danced and portrayed famous Disney characters in the Pixar Play Parade, Paint the Night Parade, The Frightfully Fun Parade, and The Christmas Fantasy Parade. She moved to Denver in May 2019 and is so excited to join the team at PAA and share her passion for dance with her students.

Jana Wesson

Jana Wesson is thrilled to be back at PAA! As a former alumni, Jana is excited to be continuing with PAA as a staff of the outreach program. Since her last show in 2013 Jana has gone on to do community theatre at the Pace Center and Wesley Players Theatre Company, starring in shows such as Singin’ In The Rain, Mary Poppins, The Music Man and many more!

McKensey Struzik

McKensey graduated from Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts with a BA in Acting and a Minor in Musical Theatre in 2016.  Since, she has taught children’s theatre at various studios in Virginia as well as in Colorado.  She has taught dance, private voice and group acting classes as well as choreographed, music directed many productions.  She has tap danced for 17 years and had the opportunity to study under tap dancers such as Savion Glover, Chloe Arnold, Maude Arnold, and Jason Janas.  She is thrilled to teach tap with PAA this year and can’t wait to get started.

Aria Faddis

Aria Faddis grew up in Boise, Idaho, and moved to Colorado in 2017. She began dancing at age twelve and has since discovered how much she loves to share her love of dance with children. Aria has a BFA in Dance with an emphasis in teaching from the University of Montana and spent one season dancing with Off Center Dance Company in Boise before relocating to Colorado.  Aria currently teaches at studios across the Denver Metro area as well as working as a choreographer for D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School. When she is not dancing, Aria is visiting as many National Parks as possible and enjoying exploring all Colorado has to offer.

Rachel Snyder

Rachel Marie Snyder is so excited to be returning to PAA! She has been teaching musical theatre and dance for over 8 years at studios in New York City and across the country. She shares her passion for creativity and self-expression in the classroom and on the stage. Rachel has performed internationally as a vocalist with Aida Cruise Lines and regionally in roles such as Sherrie in Rock of Ages and Maggie in 42nd St. She continues her lifelong training in dance, acting, and theatre in New York, and loves to pass on her knowledge to the next generation of young artists.

Andrew McGlothen

Andrew McGlothen is thrilled to be back for his 2nd summer with PAA. Originally from Texas, Andrew has been fabricator, scenic painter, director and actor for over a decade. He’s had the privilege to work for companies like the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, Denver Comic Con, Visionbox Studio and many others. If you need something designed or created, he’s your guy. When not working in theatre Andrew is a Graphic Designer and coffee snob. He’d like to thank his husband and dogs for the support and PAA for the opportunity!”

 

Steph Holmbo

Steph Holmbo is an actress, dancer, singer, poet, creatoe. Steph received her BFA from New York University's Atlantic Theatre Company and worked off-broadway with the dance company Mitra Dance Collective for 3 years. Since moving to Denver she has performed at several theaters including Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Miners Alley Playhouse, Town Hall Arts Center, and originated roles in two world premiere musicals with Mitch Samu. In 2020, Steph wrote and performed in her one-woman show and again, creating a story around how we listen in a world where everyone is talking. Steph is passionate about storytelling, justice, and finding hope in especially difficult situations. www.stephholmbo.com

Melanie Ware

Melanie has been with PAA as their Properties Master for six years and teaching classes for five. Melanie received her BA in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in May of 2016. Between Acting, Directing and Properties Design she has roughly 12 years of theatrical experience. Favorite PAA design credits include: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown!, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Addams Family.

 

 

 

Stephanie Hesse

Stephanie is thrilled to join PAA, and is very proud of this group of talented kids!  With a BA in both Theatre and Dance from Colorado Mesa University,  Stephanie has performed with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Avatar Movement Dance Company, and in several musicals in the Denver area including 9 to 5, 42nd Street, Crazy For You, and West Side Story. Choreography credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, Hello Dolly!, She Loves Me, 13: The Musical, and Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr.