LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m., River Rep Theatre will hold its first annual gala at the Delaware Valley Opera Center.

The event will benefit the company’s 2024 season.

The evening will include staged scenes, among them the season 2024 opener “Art” by Yasmina Reza, and other plays under consideration. Songs and solo piano will be performed by a lineup of local and visiting artists. 

Among the artists lending their skills: Arthur Aulisi, Ayana Banks, Jonathan Brody, Thomas Cambridge, Matt Carpenter, Frank DeGroat, Lisa Gonsalves, Jim Fyfe, Kazzrie Jaxen, Harrison Killian, G. Oliver King, Lexee McEntee, Christopher Peditto, Gregory Thomas, Greg Triggs, Crystal Tweed and Amy Laird Webb.

A full buffet will be served, with food from sponsoring restaurants Old Foundation, Callicoon Brewery, Creek House, Santorini Mix Grill, Local Pizza and more. A cash bar will serve beer, wine and soft drinks. Seating will be cabaret-style, and food and drinks will be served throughout the event.

Patrons can meet the artists and bid on donated goods and services, including original artwork, Splash Passes at the Kartrite Water Resort, tickets to the Forestburgh Playhouse and much more.

The opera center is located at 6692 Rte. 52.

Tickets cost $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Purchase at www.myrivertickets.com. 

Learn more at www.riverrep.org.