Special Event
Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball
One Night. One Mask. One Extraordinary Celebration of Talent.
Step beyond the curtain as Young Actors Theatre transforms The Moon into an immersive world inspired by The Phantom of the Opera. Enjoy an elegant, lively evening of live music, dramatic theatrical moments, fine dining, and unforgettable performances in support of arts education.
At the heart of the evening is the 2026 Zoli Awards, Young Actors Theatre’s annual Tony Awards-style celebration honoring the outstanding student performers, artists, technicians, and volunteers of the 2025–2026 season.
The celebration culminates with a special appearance by Broadway legend Norm Lewis, recipient of the inaugural Young Actors Theatre Artistic Legacy Award. A Tallahassee native, Lewis made Broadway history in his portrayal of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and has starred in Les Misérables, The Little Mermaid, Sweeney Todd, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, and more. Following the award presentation, guests will enjoy an intimate Broadway concert performed by Mr. Lewis.
The evening concludes with a Fund-a-Need benefiting Young Actors Theatre, a spectacular student finale, and dancing at our masquerade dance-party.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The Moon | Tallahassee, Florida | 6PM
This event is SOLD OUT!
Norm Lewis
Norm Lewis was recently seen onstage starring in the off-Broadway production of Ceremonies In Dark Old Men. He recently completed the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of A Soldier’s Play and starred in the Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Award Winning West End Concert of “Love Never Dies.” Mr. Lewis last appeared on Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He received several award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess and in 2014 made history as the first Black “Phantom” on Broadway in The Phantom Of The Opera. He is an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and SAG Award nominee for his work onstage, screen, and in music. Mr. Lewis is a proud, founding member of Black Theatre United.
Learn More: https://www.normlewis.com/bio/
Photo Credit:Kevin McIntyre
Chandelier Sponsor
Masquerade Sponsor
Opera Box Sponsor
Overture Sponsor
Masquerade Marketing Sponsor
Sponsorship Offerings
The Phantom Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive) – $15,000
- Two premium reserved tables for sixteen (16) guests
- Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball
- Opportunity to provide welcome remarks during the program
- Premier logo placement on all event marketing materials
- Premier logo placement on the gala website
- Premier recognition on event signage and digital displays
- Recognition in event publicity and press materials
- Premier recognition in the printed gala program
- Multiple dedicated social media features
- One full-page, full-color advertisement in all Young Actors Theatre 2026–2027 Season playbills
- Exclusive recognition as a 2026–2027 Young Actors Theatre Season Supporter across season-wide marketing and promotional outreach, including season publications, email communications, and digital marketing
The Chandelier Sponsor – $10,000 – SOLD OUT
- Two premium reserved tables for sixteen (16) guests
- Prominent logo placement on the gala website
- Recognition on event signage and digital displays
- Recognition from the stage during the program
- Featured recognition in the printed gala program
- Recognition in the digital sponsor presentation
- Dedicated social media recognition
The Masquerade Sponsor – $5,000
- Reserved table for eight (8) guests
- Featured logo placement on the gala website
- Recognition on event signage and digital displays
- Recognition from the stage during the evening
- Featured recognition in the printed gala program
- Recognition in the digital sponsor presentation
- Social media recognition
The Opera Box Sponsor – $2,500
- Reserved table for eight (8) guests
- Logo placement on the gala website
- Recognition on event signage
- Recognition in the printed gala program
- Recognition in the digital sponsor presentation
The Overture Sponsor – $1,250
- Reserved half-table seating for four (4) guests
- Logo placement on the gala website
- Recognition on event signage and digital displays
- Recognition in the printed gala program
- Recognition in the digital sponsor presentation
The Masquerade Marketing Sponsor – $500
- Business name/logo recognition in the Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball printed program
- Logo recognition on the Phantom Ball gala website
- Recognition in a dedicated YAT sponsor email communication
- Recognition across YAT social media
- Recognition on event marketing materials
To reserve your table, email Sarah Roy at [email protected]
Single Tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Meet with our CEO
Sarah Doolin Roy
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Roy comes to YAT from American Ballet Theatre (ABT), where she was Director of Marketing Communications & Strategic Partnerships. At ABT, Roy worked with Random House, American Express, LG, HBO, Lincoln Center, & more. In 2020, she was a Women in Power Fellow at the 92Y. Roy previously served as Communications Director at New American Economy, a bipartisan coalition of 500 CEOs and mayors for immigration reform. She was a Deputy Director of the Council on Foreign Relations, and is a current term member of the Think Tank. In 2013, she acted as Communications Director for a negotiation process to maintain peace in Northern Ireland. Roy holds an MPA from New York University’s School of Public Service and graduated summa cum laude from Marymount Manhattan College.