2026-2027

Season Announcement Gala

A.C.T. of CT!

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On Friday, June 5, 2026, A.C.T. of Connecticut held its highly anticipated Annual Gala! Gala guests were among the very first to learn which productions would be included in the theatre's 2026/2027 season!

This year, we were proud to honor Rebecca Baglio and Gerri & Bob Lewis with A.C.T. of CT's Visionary Award and to celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Nissley as a posthumous recipient of this honor. The honorees exemplified extraordinary dedication to the arts and to community life in Ridgefield and across Connecticut. Through visionary leadership, early and sustained support of A.C.T. of CT, and a lifelong commitment to preserving and advancing the cultural landscape, each left a lasting and meaningful legacy. Together, they embodied the generosity, advocacy, and civic spirit at the heart of A.C.T. of CT's mission.

Gala guests enjoyed a festive cocktail reception, a fabulous silent and live auction, and an incredible live show featuring performances from past and upcoming A.C.T. of CT productions, followed by the evening's biggest reveal: the announcement of the theatre's 2026/2027 season lineup. Guests also received the first opportunity to purchase season subscriptions for the 2026/2027 productions, ensuring access to the best seats in the house.

2026 Gala Sponsors

Kristin and Darren Beylouni/Colonial Automobile Group
Anita and Nick Donofrio

Rebecca and Scott Baglio
Lori and John Berisford
Margaret Keane Hajdarovic
Gerri and Bob Lewis
Michele and Tom Quindlen
Rudy L. Ruggles Jr.

Elizabeth Murray Ellis
Susie and Jim Perakis
Allison and Jon Stockel

Laura and Joe Ancona
Kate and Brandon Bogard
Christine and Jeff Boris
Ann and Steve Carlson
Clover & Clay Gatherings and Gifts
Victoria and Jack Cole
Christine and Philip Lodewick
Joe Loonan and Linda MacDonald
Ridgebury Farm
Patricia and Stephen Ross

Jessica and Joshua Auerbach
Robin Albin and Andrew Sternlieb
Matt Bartelme and Kelly Moriarty
Sue and Bruce Cruikshank
Katie Diamond
Liz and Steven Goldstone
Jill Rae Designs
Kenneth J. Karp & Philip Fischer III
Daniel C. Levine and Bryan Perri
Barbara Manners
Tizzie and Tom Mantione
Peggy and Rudy Marconi
Marty Motors
Lauren and Russ Mika
Karla and Greg Murtaugh
Lisa Rosenblum and Saar Banin
Marisa and Tim Schafer
Carla and Christopher Setaro
Susie and Gary Singer
Grace and Ed Smith
Maria Victor-Smith and David Smith

GALA COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Rebecca Baglio & Kristin Beylouni

GALA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Katie Diamond & Mary Joyce

GALA COMMITTEE

Lori Berisford, Christine Boris, R. Erin Craig, Alex Fischetti, Peggy Marconi, Lauren Mika, Rachel Rosenbaum, Patti Ross, Heather Neumann Salaga, Marisa Schafer, Allison Stockel
Shelley Terry, Danielle Van Riper, Rajal Young

RESTAURANT SPONSOR
Gallo Ristorante