Cal Performances’ Gala Co-Chairs, Gala Committee, and members of the Honorary and Host Committees invite you to join us on Friday, March 17, 2023 for a spectacular evening with world-renowned artist William Kentridge.

William Kentridge has been hailed by the New York Times as “unusual—almost unique—among contemporary artists in having achieved as much acceptance in theaters and opera houses as in museums and contemporary art spaces.” Designed around the US Premiere of Kentridge’s SIBYL, the evening combines projection, performance, dance, choral music, jazz piano, and hand-painted backdrops in a wonderfully absurd, deeply touching, and visually stunning chamber opera and mesmerizing film.

Gala festivities will begin with a lively cocktail reception in Zellerbach Playhouse. This will be followed by the opening night performance—and US Premiere—of William Kentridge’s SIBYL at Zellerbach Hall. After the performance, we will stroll across the plaza to Pauley Ballroom for an elegant dinner designed by special guest Chef Laurence Jossel, founder and owner of San Francisco’s beloved restaurant Nopa.

5:30pm Cocktail Reception, Zellerbach Playhouse
7:00pm Performance, Zellerbach Hall
8:30pm Gala Dinner, Pauley Ballroom

Tables and tickets are limited, selling quickly, and subject to availability. Be sure to reserve yours as soon as possible. All donations are tax deductible (less fair market value) to the fullest extent of the law.

You also may order by contacting our Development staff at 510.642.8653 or donate@calperformances.org. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Sime, Director of Individual Giving and Special Events at jsime@calperformances.org.

If you already have purchased a ticket to SIBYL but would like to attend the 2023 Gala, your ticket will be fully refunded when you purchase a gala ticket (which includes performance seating).

Thank you for your generous support. All proceeds from the 2023 Gala will support Cal Performances’ mission to produce and present performances of the highest artistic quality, enhanced by programs that explore compelling intersections of education and the performing arts.

We hope to see you at Cal Performances’ 2023 Gala!