The Founder’s Ball

May 30, 2026
5:30 – 10:30PM at the American Visionary Art Museum 
Honoring Everyman’s Founder and Artistic Director
Vincent M. Lancisi

Co-chaired by Jennifer & Bryan Rakes

Join us as we celebrate the visionaries who built Everyman as well as the patrons and creatives who will sustain it for generations to come. This joyful evening will honor the theatre’s founding artistic director’s remarkable 35-year journey and celebrate the next chapter of Everyman’s great story with artistry and flair.

RSVP BY MAY 5, 2026
Purchase Tickets and Tables Here!

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
Presented by our Hospitality Sponsor: The Lord Baltimore Hotel
Extend the celebration with an exclusive room block at the iconic Lord Baltimore Hotel at a special rate of $209/night. Rate available for one or two nights.
CLICK HERE to book your weekend with Vinny!

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Friday, May 29: Kick off the weekend at the Lord Baltimore’s LB Skybar with a complimentary cocktail reception with Vinny himself, featuring open bar and lite fare from 5:00–7:30pm.

Saturday, May 30: Complimentary roundtrip transportation to and from the Gala. Arrive in style, leave without worry. 

Rates include upgraded rooms and breakfast for both nights.
And every room booked gives back — a $10/night donation to Everyman is included with every reservation!

SPONSORS

PRODUCER
Gina and Dan Hirschhorn


RESIDENT ARTIST


PLAYWRIGHT

Beth Goldsmith
Bryan and Jennifer Rakes
Lisa Harris Jones and Sean Malone
Sandy and Mark Laken
Susan and John Nehra
Scott and Judy Phares


STAGE HAND

Catherine Larrabee in honor of Bryan and Jennifer Rakes
Courtney Cass and Ryland Sumner
Dorothy Powe
Drs. Brad and Hristina Schlaggar
Larry and Nancy Fishel


BOOK

Maggie Kennedy
Mirmiran Family Foundation


FRIEND
Andrea Tucker
Edward Zimmerman


HOSPITALITY SPONSOR


WINE SPONSOR


PRINTING SPONSOR