Sunrise Theatre Foundation – Studio 117

On Saturday, August 3 rd , the Sunrise Theatre Foundation held is annual
themed fundraiser. This year, attendees were transported back to New York
City in 1979 as the Foundation Board transformed the Theatre into the
famous dance and celebrity club Studio 54 (Studio 117 a play on the
Theatre’s address).

Participants were able to enjoy a display of exotic cars before they were
greeted at the velvet ropes of the Theatre’s entrance by bouncers, who
“selected” who would be let in. Once inside, the sights and sounds of the
disco beat lured folks into the Theatre’s main stage which was transformed
into a large dance floor and bar. Music was provided by DJ extraordinaire
Jay Barwick, with assistance from Ocean 97.1’s legendary Hamp Elliot as
the guest emcee. Celebrity look-alikes, Andy Warhol, Elton John, Dolly
Parton and others from StageFright Academy mingled through the crowd
the entire night. Dancers from Fred Astaire Studios in Port St Lucie led the
crowd in dance lessons to sharpen their disco dancing skills, while
aerialists from Florida Aerial Dance and Circus performed dazzling aerial
dances from the rafters of the Theatre.

The BlackBox Theatre and the Friends Lounge were transformed into VIP
areas, where guests were treated to culinary delights from True Roots
Catering, Happy Garden Café, and Havana George Café.

The night was capped off with a silent auction featuring guitars and other
items autographed by legendary artists who performed at the Sunrise
Theatre during the 2023/24 season.

The proceeds of this event will help support the Foundation's mission of
providing access to performances at the Sunrise Theatre to children of the
Treasure Coast and to assist with various capital projects for the Theatre.

The Sunrise Theatre Foundation is already hard at work planning next
year’s gala named A Night in Las Vegas!

For more information on the Foundation and how you can help and donate,
please visit their website www.sunrisetheatrefoundation.com.