TIME/DATE:

May 3 | 4:00–6:00 PM- 285 Lyons Plain Rd. Weston CT – The Parish House


ATTIRE:

Business Formal (Wear Your Brightest Technicolor!)

ABOUT:

The Joseph Gala is an intergenerational celebration of leadership, creativity, and civic impact. Hosted and produced by the New Paradigm Theatre Company Youth Board, this annual event honors respected community leaders while uplifting the next generation of activist artists.

At NPT, we believe the arts are not separate from civic life — they help shape it. This Gala brings together established leaders and emerging changemakers in one room, creating space for conversation, collaboration, and shared purpose. Proceeds directly support our mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting social responsibility and fostering creative problem solvers, leaders, and global citizens through theatre arts education and production.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
   4:00 – Wine, cheese, and appetizers, and a Silent Auction
   4:30 – Live performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber, by NPT Youth Board
     •    Headlining performance by our “Joseph.” Terrance Lamont
   5:30 – Silent Auction winners announced

Tickets. https://npt.ludus.com/200521695
    •    $60 General Admission
    •    $75 VIP Experience (includes a picture of you in the “coat” with our Broadway “Joseph”) and our best seats reserved for you!

HONOREES!

2026 Honorees

The Joseph Gala proudly recognizes outstanding community individuals and organizations whose work embodies the intersection of arts, education, and social impact:

🌍 Social Justice & Impact

  • “The Courageous Storyteller Award” – Broadway conductor & composer, David Friedman

🧵 Community & Connection

  • “The Community Weaver Award” – Reverend Marjo Anderson
  • “The Collective Impact Award” – Rotary District 7980 Governor, Stephanie Phillips
  • “The Neighborhood to Nation Award” – Stratford YMCA

🎭 Education, Youth & Leadership

  • “The Next Paradigm Award” – Connecticut House of Representatives,  Kaitlyn Shake

🌟 Lifetime / Legacy Honors

  • “The Legacy of Justice Award” – Artistic Director of Curtain Call Theatre, Lou Ursone

❤️ Supporters, Allies & Champions

  • “The Behind-the-Curtain Changemaker Award” – Executive Director of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Sandra Miklave
  • “The Champion for Change Award” – Stratford Mayor,  David Chess 
  • “The Ally in Action Award” – Reverend Katy Piazza