Programs
Gala and Annual Performance
CATA’s 2027 Gala & Annual Performance
Gala Evening: Saturday, May 15, 2027 at 5pm
Matinee: Sunday, May 16, 2027 at 1pm
**Please note that CATA’s 2027 Gala & Annual Performance weekend is one week later than usual.
The CATA Gala & Annual Performance weekend features a vibrant performance by artists with disabilities in dance, acting, music, juggling, comedy, and more. Your support at our Gala helps bring life-changing arts programs to 1,300 children, teens, and adults with disabilities.
Gala Underwriter tickets available early 2027. Individual Gala and Matinee tickets go on sale early April 2027.
Want to learn more about underwriting or supporting the CATA Gala? Please contact Bailey Girvan, Associate Director of Development, at Bailey@CATAarts.org.
Take a look back at past performances:
2026: “The ripple effect”
2023: “Finding New Rhythms”
2022: “AND” (virtual)
Know Before You Go
Accessibility
CATA is committed to making sure every guest has a comfortable, welcoming, and joyful experience. We work to ensure accessibility needs are supported so everyone can fully enjoy the performance.
Parking & Facilities:
- Accessible parking is located directly in the front of the theater. Friendly CATA staff will be available to help direct you to an accessible space.
- Restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Seating:
- Wheelchair and other accessible seating in the lobby and theater is limited. Please let us know if you would like to reserve an accessible seat (please note that accessible seating for the Matinee performance can be reserved when your purchase your ticket).
Available During the Show:
- ASL interpretation
- Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
- Audio Description (AD)
- Large print, braille, and Spanish language programs
- Open Captioning
- Sensory tools (including headphones, fidgets, and more)
Need Assistance?
To request accommodations for you or your guests, call CATA at 413-528-5485 or reply to this email. You can also visit our Accessibility Resource Table at check-in for accessible programs, assistance with seating, assistive technology, and more.
Parking
About the Show
Run Time
Purchasing Tickets
“Card to Culture” Discount: EBT, WIC & ConnectorCare card holders receive a 50% discount.
Dress Code
It’s Okay to Stay / Leave
Late Seating
Food & Drink Policy
Address
Tina Packer Playhouse Seating Chart
2025 GALA UNDERWRITERS
CATA’s 2025 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.
champion
- The Feigenbaum Foundation
- Sarah Hunter
- Will Osborne & Mary Pope Osborne
- Emily Rechnitz
- Ronnie & Kathy Wilbanks
LEAD UNDERWRITERS
- Sandra Baron & Gregory Diskant
- Berkshire Bank
- Liz & Tom Costley
- Tom & Anne Flynn
- Nancy & Ron Fontana
- Greylock Federal Credit Union
- Joan & Jim Hunter
- Buzz & Robin McGraw
- Mitch & Caitlin Nash
- Carol & Michael Riordan
- Dr. Robert C. & Tina Sohn Foundation
- Liz & Mark Williams
UNDERWRITERS
- Donna A. Bernstein
- Canyon Ranch
- Terri & Johnny Fowler
- Virginia Giddens
- Stephanie Gittleman
- Linda Greenhouse & Eugene Fidell
- Ira & Jami Grossman
- James Marden & Jennifer Press Marden
- MountainOne
- Seth & Mary Nash
- Neuberger Berman
- David Rosenthal
- Eva & Kip Sheridan
- Anne Smith & John Goodhue
- John & KK Zutter
PRODUCERS
- Anonymous
- Balance Rock Investment Group
- Berkshire Health Systems
- Nathan Casto & Terri Chegwidden
- Heather Wells Heim & Matthew Heim
- Nina & John Lipkowitz
- Mindi Morin & Max Scherff
- Elaine Radiss & Rich Petrino
- Linda & Frank Russell
- Gary & Arlene Schiff
- Claudia Wells
CORPORATE SPONSORS
- Apella Wealth
- Berkshire Magazine
- Berkshire Money Management
- Berkshire Mountain Distillers
- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
- Blue Spark Financial
- Dana Bixby Architecture
- Dare Bottleshop & Provisions
- Frankie’s Ristorante Italiano
- Granville House
- Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
- Hillcrest Educational Centers
- Interprint, Inc.
- Lee Bank
- Lee Wash & Dry
- Lenox Wash & Dry
- Ombra
- One Mercantile
- Pamela Sandler Architect LLC
- Park Square Financial Advisors of Raymond James
- QualPrint
- Ray Murray, Inc.
- The Red Lion Inn
- Sonya Kurzweil Developmental Center
- William Lyon & Son Carpentry
SPONSORS
- Matthew Alcombright
- Selina & Steven Bank
- Mimi Bennett
- Elizabeth & Jay Bikofsky
- John & Melissa Bissell
- Vicki Bonnington & David Schecker
- Judy & Tim Boomer
- Daryle & Alison Bost
- Cindy & Jeff Caminiti
- Lynne & Jeffrey Carlotto
- Stacey Carver
- Linda G. Conway
- Carey & Clifford Cort
- Brian Cruey & Matt King
- Katherine Dean & Frederic Gordon
- Ralph & Heidi Derbyshire
- Janet & John Egelhofer
- Liana Frankel & David Oelberg
- Carol Glazer
- Sherwood Guernsey
- Mela & Paul Haklisch
- Heather Hayes & Nate Nickerson
- Ann & Peter Herbst
- Pat & Dennis Hogan
- Beverly Hosokawa
- Susan & Jim Hunnewell
- Lisa & Steve Jenks
- Jane & Charlie Johnson
- Margaret Keller & Brendan Mathews
- Marybeth & Gerry Ketz
- Gary & Jeanie Knisely
- Marisa Labozzetta & Martin Wohl
- Lynn & Frank LaRagione
- David Lloyd & Meg Mortimer
- Shawn & Travis Mille
- Jamie Minacci & Thomas Manisero
- Danielle & Peter Palleschi
- Bernadette Patynski & Steve Bayne
- Smitty Pignatelli
- David & Libbie Poppick
- Mary Ann & Bruno Quinson
- Cris Raymond
- Ann Rosewater & Robert Kronley
- The Schnesel Family Fund
- Leslie & Stephen Shatz
- Maria Sirois
- Linda Smothers & Richard Gregg
- Judy & Mark Usow
- Suzannah & Pieter Van Schaick
- Tyler & Chris Weld
- John Whalan & Katie Gleason
- E.E. Winters & Chris White
IN-KIND SUPPORTERS
- Rob Alberti
- Barrington Brewery
- Berkshire Photo Booth
- Domaney’s Liquors & Fine Wines
- Extra Special Teas
- Hammill Design
- Hot Plate Brewing Co.
- Mahaiwe Tent Company
- Mezze Catering & Events
- The Trustees of Reservations
Patron
- Barbara & Roger Manring
- Patrice C. Melluzzo
- Karen Richards
- Jonathan Swartz
- Katrina & Richard Walton
