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Save the Date!

CATA’s 2025 Gala & Annual Performance

 

Gala Evening: Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 5pm
Matinee: Sunday, May 11, 2025 @ 1pm

CATA’s signature public event, the Gala and Annual Performance is the culmination of hundreds of performing arts workshops and a celebration of the tremendous artistry of people with disabilities. Hosted at Shakespeare & Company’s Tina Packer Playhouse, the event is a powerful demonstration of community and inclusion —“one of the most joyous events of the year.”

Take a look back at past performances:

2023: “Finding New Rhythms”

2022: “AND” (virtual)

2021: “Artistic Liberties” (virtual)

2020: “Art on My Sleeve” (virtual)

2019: “NEXUS”

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO


Questions about the show? Want to know about accessibility, purchasing tickets, dress code, or something else? We’ve got you covered. Click here for our “Know Before You Go” guide.

2023 GALA UNDERWRITERS


CATA’s 2023 Gala & Annual Performance was made possible thanks to the generosity of our Underwriters, Producers, and Sponsors. Your gift as a Gala underwriter inspires others to join in supporting CATA’s mission and helps to underwrite year-round arts workshops for people with disabilities across Berkshire and Columbia counties. Learn more.

LEAD UNDERWRITERS

 

Anonymous
Berkshire Bank
Fallon Health
The Feigenbaum Foundation
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Joan & Jim Hunter
Buzz & Robin McGraw, The Donald C. McGraw Foundation, and Black Rock Foundation
Will Osborne & Mary Pope Osborne
Emily Rechnitz
Anne Smith & John Goodhue
Dr. Robert C. & Tina Sohn Foundation

UNDERWRITERS

 

Anonymous
Allegrone Companies
Donna A. Bernstein
Blue Q
Canyon Ranch
Nathan Casto & Terri Chegwidden
Liz & Tom Costley
Virginia & James Giddens
Stephanie Gittleman
Ira & Jami Grossman
Sarah Hunter
James Marden & Jennifer Press Marden
Merit
MountainOne
Neuberger Berman
Leslie & Stephen Shatz
Eva & Kip Sheridan
Marcia Walsh & Eric Block
Liz & Mark Williams

PRODUCERS

 

Balance Rock Investment Group
Sandra Baron & Gregory Diskant
Berkshire Health Systems
Berkshire Magazine
Neil & Kathleen Chrisman
Linda Greenhouse & Eugene Fidell
Heather Wells Heim & Matthew Heim
Lenox Glass & Door, Inc.
Martino Glass Company, Inc.
Julie & David McCarthy
Seth & Mary Nash
Elaine Radiss & Rich Petrino
David Rosenthal
Linda Smothers & Richard Gregg
Danielle & Dan Stern

CORPORATE SPONSORS


Apella Capital
Berkshire Mountain Distillers
Berkshire Photo Booth
Blue Spark Financial
Dana Bixby Architecture
Dare Bottleshop & Provisions
Domaney’s Liquors & Fine Wines
Granville House LLC
Greenhouse Yoga LLC
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
Interprint, Inc.
Lee Bank
Ombra
One Mercantile
Park Square Financial Advisors of Raymond James
Ray Murray Inc.

SPONSORS


Camilla Bennett
Elizabeth & Jay Bikofsky
Vicki Bonnington & David Schecker
Judy & Tim Boomer
Cindy & Jeff Caminiti
Anthony & Elizabeth Cassano
The Dobbins Foundation
Janet & John Egelhofer
Tom & Anne Flynn
Carol Glazer
Susan W. Gold
Beverly Hosokawa
Susan & Jim Hunnewell
Valerie & Allen Hyman
Jane & Charlie Johnson
Phyllis Patti Klein
Gary & Jeanie Knisely
Marisa Labozzetta & Martin Wohl
Anita & Stanley Liebowitz
Shawn & Travis Mille
Kate & Joel Millonzi
Natalie & David Neubert
Claudia Perles & Gerry Fultz
Nancy & Bernie Picchi
Carol & Michael Riordan
Linda & Frank Russell
The Schnesel Family Fund
Harvey Shapiro
Ben & Elaine Silberstein
Wendy Strothman & John Bishop
Judy & Mark Usow
Suzannah & Pieter Van Schaick
Claudia E. Wells
E.E. Winters & Chris White
John & KK Zutter

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS


Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Kwik Print, Inc.
Mahaiwe Tent Company
Mezze Catering & Events