During the 2022 Tropical Rainforest Adventure Fundraising Gala, Chance Supporters helped solve the mystery of unlocking the 2023 Season!
Held outdoors at the beautiful Peralta Hills home of Bette and Wylie Aitken, Chance artists and volunteers worked tirelessly to pull off quite the adventure on Saturday, October 29. The 2023 season was officially announced, great food and wine were in abundance, gracious funds were raised, and great fun was had by all in attendance. Entertainment included wonderful performances from Chance Artists, students from Chance’s Speak Up summer program, a themed photo booth with a hand-painted backdrop by Chance Artists, and a late-night karaoke party with a few guest cameos (including one of our hosts)!
Many gracious Chance friends stepped up in support of the Chance’s mission of creating a more compassionate, connected, and creative community! Their generosity will directly support next year’s education and outreach programs, the development of new plays and musicals, and a deeper investment in local artists.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and who donated toward the event! Your devoted friendship made the evening a great success!
SPECIAL THANKS to our MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS
Gala Hosts
BETTE & WYLIE AITKEN
Matching Fund Sponsor
ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY
Underwriting Party Sponsors
ASHLEIGH AITKEN & MICHAEL PENN
GALA GALLERY
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Michael Penn, Danielle & Chris Weiler, Ashleigh Aitken, Monika & Mike Sargent, and Keith & Beth McDonald at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
David & Danice Limberg at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Board Members Susan Bowman & Freddie Greenfield at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Casey Long, Gail Doe, and Cynthia Espinoza at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
David & Judy Joss at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Rachel & Todd Martinez at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Dennis O’Connell and Elizabeth Jones at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Nick DiPatrizio & Karen O’Hanlon at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Madeleine and Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Katheryn Baker & Brad Feldman at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Diane & Chimo Arnold at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chris & Maureen Aitken at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Jon & Deborah Miller at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Dan Kee & Judith Todd at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Judith Todd and Cynthia Espinoza at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Dr. Rob & Audrey Greenfield at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Camryn & Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Linda Maggard and friend at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Judy & David Joss with Cynthia Espinoza at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Madeleine Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Michael Penn & Ashleigh Aitken, Mike & Monika Sargent, and Keith & Beth McDonald at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Gail Doe at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Chris Weiler, Michael Penn, Keith McDonald, and Mike Sargent at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Cynthia Espinoza at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Chance Fellow Georgia Davis at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Production Manager Bebe Herrera makes sure everything runs smoothly at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Technical Director Masako Tobaru sets the scene at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Resident Artist Wade Williamson and Ron Hastings at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Monika & Mike Sargent at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Diane & Chimo Arnold at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Cynthia Espinoza and KC Wilkerson at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Chris & Maureen Aitken and Bette & Wylie Aitken at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson.
Judith & Andy Lamb at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Jeff Hellebrand and Glenn Koppel pose with SLOTH (Darryl B. Hovis) at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
ATTACK of the sloth? JAMES TRAN… RUNNNN!! Just another fun scene at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Martin Benson, Judith Lamb, Myrna I. Hamid, and friend at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Resident Artist Rob Foran and David & Danice Limberg at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Tod & Linda White, Rachelle Menaker, Gail Doe, Rachel & Todd Martinez and Eddie Schuller at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Todd & Rachel Martinez at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Board Members Susan Bowman & Freddie Greenfield, Founding Artist Casey Long, and Board Vice-Chair Bruce Goodrich at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Janet & Jim Miles at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Board Chair Elizabeth Jones & Dennis O’Connell at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Gail Doe, Board Member Rachelle Menaker, and Resident Artist James Michael McHale at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Khin & Jane Vong and Angie Talbert at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Wylie & Bette Aitken with Doris Longmead, Carol Greenwald, and Carole Penn at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Valerie Colter at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Maddy Long, Sophie Cripe, Christina Mar, Jessica Kravitz, Valerie Colter, and Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Resident Artists Darryl B. Hovis, Erika Miller, and Karen O’Hanlon with Nick DiPatrizio, Brad Feldman, and Katheryn Baker at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Education & Community Programs Director Karen O’Hanlon & Nick DiPatrizio at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Teens Speak Up performers at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Katheryn Baker at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Camryn Long and Maddy Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Founding Artists Erika Miller and Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Tod & Linda White with Managing Director Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Rachelle Menaker & Eddie Schuller at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Judith Todd & Dan Kee at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Dr. Rob & Audrey Greenfield with Wylie Aitken at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chris Aitken, Carol Penn, Janet & Jim Miles, and Carol Greenwald at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Development Director Erika C. Miller with the Pannells at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Resident Artist Karen O’Hanlon and Nick DiPatrizio at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chris Aitken and friends at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Helen O’Sullivan, Khin & Jane Vong, and Judith Lamb at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chimo Arnold and Resident Artist Amanda Zarr at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Monika & Mike Sargent and Resident Artist Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Golden Scroll Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Diamond Mine Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Spear of Destiny Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Spitting Cobra Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Hidden Palace Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Ancient Temple Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The River Boat Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Silver Chalice Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
The Banyan Tree Table at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Performers James Michael McHale, Jocelyn A. Brown, Christopher Diem, Nate Brown, and Angie Chavez at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Bette & Wylie Aitken welcome everyone to their home at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Resident Artist Jocelyn A. Brown performs a song at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Board Chair Elizabeth Jones and Vice Chair Bruce Goodrich at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Managing Director Casey Long and Associate Artistic Director Jocelyn A. Brown at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Performer Angie Chavez makes Maddy Long giggle at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Jared Machado and Angie Chavez perform a skit at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Associate Artistic Director Jocelyn A. Brown performs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Resident Artist James Michael McHale performs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Bette & Wylie Aitken at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Education & Community Programs Director Karen O’Hanlon describes her summer youth programs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Jared Machado and Resident Artist Jocelyn A. Brown perform at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Performer Jared Machado being fancy at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Associate Artistic Director Jocelyn A. Brown at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Angie Chavez performs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Literary Manager James Michael McHale announces the season at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Jared Machado performs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Resident Artist Christopher Diem, Jared Machado, and Angie Chavez perform at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Education & Community Programs Director Karen O’Hanlon talks about the Speak Up programs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Bette & Wylie Aitken perform a skit at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Angie Chavez performs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Jared Machado and Resident Artist Jocelyn A. Brown at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer.
Teens Speak Up students talk about their summer experience at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Spectrum Speak Up participant talks about the importance of the program at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Ashleigh Aitken at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Founding Artist Erika C. Miller thanks everyone who made the event possible at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Wylie & Bette Aitken recognize Christina Rice from Sally Ann Catering for her generous support of Chance Theater over the years at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Bette & Wylie Aitken with Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Ashleigh Aitken and Casey Long at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Michael Penn fulfills a fundraising pledge at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Teens Speak Up performers at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Performers Jared Machado, Angie Chavez, and Christopher Diem with Bette Aitken aat Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Angie Chavez performs at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: KC Wilkerson
Board Member Martin Benson visits with Bette & Wylie Aitken at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
A “Next to Normal” reunion (cast members Angie Chavez, Ron Hastings, Jocelyn A. Brown, and Jared Machado) at Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
Chance Theater’s “A Tropical Rainforest Adventure” Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful home of Bette & Wylie Aitken on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Daniel Meyer
MAJOR SPONSORS
- Major Underwriters:
- Auction Sponsors – Michael & Monika Sargent
- Band – Linda Maggard
- Catering – Sally Ann Catering
- Dessert – Ashleigh Aitken & Michael Penn
- Table Wine – Bette & Wylie Aitken
- Champagne – Doris Longmead
- Bar – Linda & Tod White
- Signature Cocktail – Sophie & Larry Cripe
- Appetizers – Dr. Rob & Audrey Greenfield
- Appetizers – Troy & Jeanie Roe
- Photo Booth – Bill & Susan Shapiro
- Table Sponsors:
- Bette & Wylie Aitken
- The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
- Ashleigh Aitken & Michael Penn
- American Business Bank
- Doris Longmead
- Lamb-Schomburg
- Cripe-Menaker-Schuller
- Arnold-Bowman-Greenfield-Joss
SPECIAL THANKS
Entertainment Chair: Camryn Long
Gala Performers: Wylie Aitken, Jocelyn A. Brown*, Angie Chavez, Georgia Davis, Christopher Diem*, Ron Hastings, Glenn Koppel, Casey Long*, Jared Machado, James Michael McHale*, Erika C. Miller*, and Nicole Schlitt*
Our wonderful volunteers: Chance Resident Artists and Fellows, Alyssa Corella, Ron Hastings, Daniel Meyers, and KC Wilkerson
Our wonderful Band: Nate Brown, Jared Machado, and James Michael McHale*
Stage Manager: Nicole Schlitt*
Tech Crew: Hannah Jepsen, James Markoski, and Chris Powers
Scenic Painters: Kylie Baumbusch, Kate Galleran, and Danthi Tran
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:
Jean Abdalla
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Matthew Arkin
Chimo & Diane Arnold
USAF Veteran Frank Barry
Tanya Bilezikjian
Caesars Entertainment
Sophie & Larry Cripe
Anaheim City Council Member Jose Diaz
Greg Dill
Jim & Lynne Doti
Anaheim City Council Member Stephen J. Faessel
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley
Dr. Rob & Audrey Greenfield
Myrna I. Hamid
Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Judy & David Joss
Chris Kim & Jeannine Torres
The Kim Family
Andy & Judith Lamb
Todd & Rachel Martinez
Anaheim City Council Member Gloria Sahagún Ma’ae
Rachelle Menaker & Eddie Schuller
Carol Miura
Anaheim City Council Member Dr. Jose F. Moreno
Keith Myers
Michael A. Penn & Ashleigh Aitken
Jim & Becky Riddet
San Diego Zoo
Marc Sanford
Michael & Monika Sargent
Laurene Schulze
Laurie Smits Staude
Karl Tani
Total Wine & More
USS Midway Museum
Anaheim City Council Member Avelino Valencia
Andrew Wood
* Chance Theater Resident Artist
We apologize for any errors or omissions at the time of the blog posting.
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