Be safe today. DepART’y tomorrow.
As we prepare for Hurricane Helene for the safety of our staff, volunteers, and patrons, tonight's departure event is postponed, and we invite you to join us tomorrow, Friday, September 27th, for a spirited version of the event.
From 4:30-6:30pm, join us for depARTure 2.0, where we will still be giving away $10,000 worth of stunning jewelry from Elebash Jewelers and announcing the winner of the America’s Cup grand prize—or a cash prize of $4,000! (Because your ticket to the raffle never requires being in person to win!)
We know it's been a "Cruel Summer," but despite the weather, our live auction items will be available for bidding this evening beginning at 5:30pm and will run through Sunday evening at 11pm. The link will be posted later this afternoon, and we hope that you’ll still support us from wherever you are online.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support, mates. We look forward to celebrating with you in this modified format while keeping safety at the forefront of our mission. We can't forget that this event is for the kids, and arts education is critical to our mission at Pensacola Little Theatre. If you would like to donate to our arts education program, you may do so at the link below.
https://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/donate
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at Boxoffice@pensacolalittletheatre.com. Otherwise, we’ll see you tomorrow at 4:30pm for depARTure!
What is departure?
We give you a trip. You give kids a chance. Put a little art in your depARTure through PLT’s annual travel raffle.
While no attendance is necessary to win, the night is full of live performances, exclusive auction items, and dazzling surprises - all on theme and all to support arts education.
Put a little art in your departure
September 26th, 2024
Win the trip of a lifetime - or take $4,000 cash – to fund our theatre classes for the entire year. Whether on the stage or setting sail, you play a part in the creative collaboration of our students with their piers to go and seas the day.
This year’s depARTure is all aboard the America’s Cup Challenger to celebrate the (American) Magic of putting Pensacola on the map and more students in the classroom. On September 26, win a three-day venture to San Francisco to experience the oldest trophy in international sports under the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy live performances, nautical libations, and local auction items as we set sail through The Clark Family Cultural Center.
THE GRAND PRIZE:
2.5-hour America's Cup yacht sailing experience for 2 in San Francisco
3-night stay at The Fairmont San Francisco
Daily breakfast for 2
Round-trip airfare for 2
Personal booking & concierge service
Tickets purchased here guarantee entrance into the raffle as well as the event itself, but attendance is knot necessary to win.
2023 recap: For the love-love of Art
Last year, you created a racket and contributed more than $50,000 to our education programs. You ACE’d the night, and PLT was able to serve more students than ever before through a record number of scholarships, completely tuition-free classes, and an expanded classroom.
From the staff, Board of Trustees, and volunteers, we thank you for believing in the benefits of the arts.
For the second year in a row, Elebash Jewelers donated a $10,000 piece for one lucky attendee to take home - and they’ll be back dazzling on September 26, 2024!
Remember: the party is just as fun as the trip! Recap some of our favorite memories from last year below.
Our annual raffle benefit is a great way to support arts education in pensacola - keeping art in your departure
Arts education is a critical component of our mission at Pensacola Little Theatre. While not every child goes on to pursue Broadway or acting full-time, the fundamental skillset learned by being exposed to theatre is carried with our students throughout their lives: traits like self-confidence, public speaking, sense of differing viewpoints and perspective, teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to put yourself in other people’s shoes to think outside the box.