April 22, 2027 12:00 am CDT
Tickets
Tickets on sale January 2027
SHREKTACULAR GREAT GALA
Join us for the Shrek-tacular GREAT Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of believing—in young people, in creativity, and in the life-changing impact of theatre. Together, we’ll create a “big, bright, beautiful world” where youth gain confidence, develop lifelong leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and discover a sense of belonging that lasts far beyond the stage.
The evening begins with a social hour throughout the lobby featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres, opportunities to connect with fellow supporters, and fun, meaningful ways to invest in GREAT’s mission. Then, enjoy a one-night-only showcase inspired by Shrek the Musical, featuring music, stories, and special moments that celebrate the extraordinary things that happen when a community believes in its youth. More than just a night out, the Shrek-tacular GREAT Gala is a celebration of the believers who are helping develop future leaders, fostering connection and belonging, and ensuring that thousands of young people have access to transformative theatre experiences each year.
At GREAT, we believe every young person deserves a place to belong, grow in confidence, and discover their unique voice. Through camps, workshops, productions, and outreach programs, youth develop skills that extend far beyond the stage—building confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity, and leadership that prepare them to thrive in school, careers, and life. Along the way, they find meaningful connections, lasting friendships, and a sense of belonging within a supportive community.
Come ready to laugh, be inspired, and invest in the next generation. Because when we believe in young people, extraordinary things happen.
Help Make the Magic Happen—Partner with Us as a Sponsor!
Become a sponsor of our Shrek-tacular GREAT Gala and help create a world where every young person has the opportunity to discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging.
As a sponsor of the Shrek-tacular GREAT Gala, you’ll join a community of believers who are investing in the next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers. Your sponsorship does more than support a single event. It helps provide transformative theatre experiences that develop future leaders through creativity, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime. Together, we can ensure that thousands of youth and families across Central Minnesota have access to transformative theatre experiences that build confidence, foster connection, and inspire growth.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Believer Sponsor $5,000 (1 available)
- Twelve (12) tickets with reserved seating
- Full-page ad in “Shrek the Musical” program
- Logo on printed and emailed invitations
- Recognition during the event
- Logo on website event page banner image
- Social media tags and mentions
- Recognition in donor listing
- Logo in all 26/27 show programs
Green Carpet Sponsor $2,500:
- Ten (10) tickets with reserved seating
- Half-page ad in “Shrek the Musical” program
- Logo on printed and emailed invitations
- Recognition during the event
- Logo on website event page
- Social media tags and mentions
- Recognition in donor listing
- Logo in all 26/27 show programs
Fairy Tale Sponsor $1,500:
- Eight (8) tickets with reserved seating
- Recognition during the event
- Name listed on website event page
- Social media tags and mentions
- Recognition in donor listing
- Logo all 26/27 show programs
Secure your Sponsorship Today!
Become a sponsor and join a community of believers who know that when young people are given the opportunity to grow, connect, and shine, extraordinary things happen.
Contact Lacey Schirmers, Executive Director, at Lacey@GREATTheatre.org to become a sponsor and help make the magic happen.