Sept. 20, 2018

2018 VYTal Affair

Left: Christine Boubek, Lisa McNamara and Megan Fischer. Upper right: Max Nathan and Alexa Harnisch

Valley Youth Theatre, which this year celebrates its 30^th anniversary, hosted VYTal Affair, its annual fundraising gala, Aug. 18. The Newsies-themed event drew nearly 350 guests to the gala affair at the Herberger Theater Center. They were treated to several excerpts from Newsies, which was in production from Aug. 10 through 26, and enjoyed New York-themed food and drinks, including pizza, hot dogs and more from leading Valley caterers.

Following cocktails and a silent auction, the 2018 VYTality Awards were presented to Pam Kirby, Laura Stover and Grand Canyon University. Auctioneer Letitia Frye conducted the live auction, which included Broadway show tickets and roundtrip airfare for two on American Airlines, Waste Management Phoenix Open tickets, a Diamondbacks guest suite for one game, a Phoenix Suns guest suite for one game, dinner at Little Miss BBQ and dinner for eight at Tarbell’s.

Traci Chandler served as chair for the gala. Funds raised will help ensure that all Valley Youth Theatre mainstage performances remain fee-free for the participants.

FRANKLIN DIAZ PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE