JIB Productions Presents an Evening of Entertainment, Dining, and a Silent Auction at Hats Off to Play With Your Food Fun(d)raising Gala on Nov. 15
JIB Productions Hats Off to Play with Your Food Fun(d)raising Gala on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. will bring together local musicians and actors with cocktails, wine, and dining by local eateries for a festive evening in the Play With Your Food (PWYF) tradition.
Held in Branson Hall at Christ and Holy Trinity (75 Church Lane in Westport), the event will raise programming funds for Play With Your Food (PWYF), Fairfield County’s innovative mid-day theater series that combines lunch with play readings and discussion at Westport, Fairfield, and Greenwich venues.
The evening’s entertainment will include both musical and theater numbers featuring Fairfield native Kim Maresca, Paul Bogaev of Weston, Jim Clark of Norwalk, Josh Sienkowicz, Jodi Stevens of Weston, Susan Terry of Westport, and Kim Squires and Allan Zeller, both of Milford.
The silent auction will feature more than 15 curated packages for attendees to bid on, pairing arts, entertainment, and relaxation. Packages include tickets to the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, and a New York Giants game. Closer to home options feature fitness and meditation packages, tickets to local theater productions by Fairfield Theater Company and Westport Country Playhouse, a romantic getaway at the Delamar in Southport, and business services, among others.
In addition to entertainment and the silent auction, cocktails and dining will be provided by catering sponsors Blue Lemon, Garelick & Herbs, Matsu Sushi, QDoba Mexican Grill, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. Other contributors include, to date, Black Duck, DaPietro, Tutti's, and Oscar's along with Dan's Liquors, The Sodaman, and The Pantry.
About JIB Productions: Founded in 2003 by Producer Nancy Diamond and Artistic Director Carole Schweid, JIB Productions is a premier not-for-profit producer of professional performing and visual arts programs in Fairfield County, Conn. In partnership with both traditional and non-traditional venues, JIB presents thought-provoking, innovative, and relevant programs designed to engage theater-goers in a shared meaningful experience. Flagship program Play With Your Food, entering its 13th season in January, serves lunch, short plays, and a post-performance discussion to audiences in Westport, Fairfield, and Greenwich. An adaptation of Truman Capote’s “The Christmas Memory” kicks off the holiday season on Dec 4 in Greenwich and Dec. 11 in Westport. Season tickets are available.