East West Players presents our

60th Anniversary Diamond Gala

Join us for a night of celebration, community, and gaming galore as we honor our incredible founders, artistic directors emeriti, and community champions that have made 60 years of artistic excellence at East West Players possible!

Proceeds from the gala will benefit East West Players’ educational and artistic programs.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 │ 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.

CITY MARKET SOCIAL HOUSE
1145 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90015

DRESS CODE:
Semi-Formal
(Black Tie Optional)

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

    • Recognition as Title Event Sponsor

    • Logo or name on step & repeat

    • Sponsorship of gaming table of choice

    • Family-style food & bar service at table

    • Acknowledgement from the stage

    • Opportunity to host EWP artists at table

    • Inclusion in press releases (from confirmed commitment/payment)

    • Reserved table for ten in premium location

    • One-page full-color ad in an EWP Production Program during 60th Anniversary Season. Available productions include Paranormal Inside (Oct-Nov 2025) or Wives (Mar 2026); does not include design services. Available productions subject to change.

    • Recognition as Presenting Event Sponsor

    • Sponsorship of gaming table of choice

    • Family-style food & bar service at table

    • Acknowledgement from the stage 

    • Opportunity to host EWP artists at table

    • Inclusion in press releases (from confirmed commitment/payment)

    • Reserved table for ten in premium location

    • Half-page full-color ad in an EWP Production Program during 60th Anniversary Season. Available productions include Paranormal Inside (Oct-Nov 2025) or Wives (Mar 2026); does not include design services. Available productions subject to change.

    • Sponsorship of Gaming Table

    • Family-style food & bar service at table

    • Acknowledgement from the stage

    • Opportunity to host an EWP artist at table

    • Inclusion in press releases (from confirmed commitment/payment)

    • Reserved table for ten

    • Quarter-page black and white ad in an EWP Production Program during 60th Anniversary Season. Available productions include Paranormal Inside (Oct-Nov 2025) or Wives (Mar 2026); does not include design services. Available productions subject to change.

    • Family-style food & bar service at table

    • Acknowledgement from the stage

    • Opportunity to host an EWP artist at table

    • Reserved table for ten

    • Reserved table for ten

GAMING TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

    • Sponsorship of gaming table of choice: Texas Holdem Poker, Let It Ride Poker, Pai Gow Poker, or Pure 21.5

    • Acknowledgement from the stage

    • Inclusion in press releases

    • Sponsorship of a gaming table

    • Acknowledgement from the stage

    • Inclusion in press releases

SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON

East West Players is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; tax ID #95-6151775. 

A portion of your contribution will be tax-deductible.

Gala Co-Chairs

Rose Chan Loui Judith Sasaki

Gala Committee

Nicole Arca
Wendy Chang
Kiyomi Emi
Grace Hwang
May Lee
Ed Lew
Amanda Lim
Patricia Tom Mar

Pauline Mauro
Susan Toy Stern
Don Tahara
Mari Tamura
Panney Wei
Dawn Yamazi
Jeff Yang

Thank you to our table buyers!

GOLD
Randall & Mari Tamura

SILVER
Rose Chan Loui & Warren Loui
Christine Chang
Wendy Chang
Michelle Lee Kim & John Kim & Deep C Digital
NBCUniversal
Judith Sasaki & Scott Page

BRONZE
Tim Dang, Gedde Watanabe & Friends
Alex De Ocampo & Todd Sargent / Derrick Que
Kiyomi Emi
Alex Giza & Cathy Noonan
Japanese American National Museum
Kenny Lao & John Rowden
Ed Lew
Patricia Tom Mar & Harry Mar
Pia Palomo
Paramount
Joe & Akiko Portillo
Naia Cucukov Richards & Peter Richards
Millicent Sanchez & Sid Kanazawa
Nayan Shah & Ken Foster
Mercy & Howard Steenwyk
Ken Takemoto
Dawn Yamazi
Jeff Yang

COMMUNITY
Cold Tofu Improv
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Little Tokyo Service Center