FOSTER THE FUTURE 2026:
HOPE TAKES CENTER STAGE
✨ SOLD OUT! ✨
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 KeyBank State Theatre | Playhouse Square
We’re blown away—HOPE Takes Center Stage is officially sold out!
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EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Foster the Future 2026: HOPE Takes Center Stage
An annual fundraiser to support the mission of Cleveland Angels
WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM
WHERE: KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square
VALET PARKING: Provided
ATTIRE: Gatsby Inspired — think timeless elegance, vintage glamour, and a touch of 1920s sparkle
Act I: The Grand Opening
The first act opens with an elegant cocktail hour and ragtime piano in the KeyBank State Theatre lobby. Mingle in this stunning space that transports you back to the Golden Age of theatre, immersed in the Spirit of Drama, Cinema, and Fantasy.
Act II: Behind the Velvet Curtain
Enter the next scene as guests venture backstage - exploring exclusive spaces normally hidden from public view. Dine in theatrical splendor, while guests take center stage alongside musicians from the Cleveland Youth Orchestra with a show-stopping menu curated by Driftwood Catering.
Act III: The Grand Finale
After an inspiring mission moment, enter the after-hours speakeasy. The password is HOPE: this after-hours party will include dancing and dessert.
THIS ISN'T JUST A FUNDRAISER—IT'S AN EVENING WHERE COMPASSION TAKES CENTER STAGE,
AND EVERY GUEST PLAYS A STARRING ROLE IN CHANGING LIVES.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO ROSEMARY PIERCE,
440.785.0782 OR FOSTERTHEFUTURE@CLEANGELS.ORG
CHRISTY RUTKOWSKI,
Foster the Future
Co-Chair and
Former Board of Directors President
JENNIFER KUBIC,
Foster the Future
Co-Chair
PRESENTED BY
CO-CHAIRS
Jennifer & Joe Kubic
Christy & Jake Rutkowski
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EVENT COMMITTEE
Garrett Allen*
Ruth Atkinson
Simaya Burton
Heather Cruz-Holley
Gretchen Dupps
Beira Gach
Nyssa Longenberger
Michael McGrath*
Rosemary Pierce
Chloe Stratton
Ishita Tibrewal
HOST COMMITTEE
Garrett Allen*
Ruth & Mark Atkinson
Tom Bernot
Hannah & Thomas Catlett
Jessica & Craig* Coffey
Lauren & Ryan* Dorff
Gretchen & BJ Dupps
Liz & Kip* Erskine
Kristen & Travis Gates
Jennifer & Christopher Hartzell
Regina Hill*
Brooke* & Tom Kelsey
Ashley* & Fred Krause
Jocelyn Maldonado* & Daniel Stiffler
Michelle & Michael* McGrath
Rosemary & John Pierce
Maia Papich Radjenovic & Wally Radjenovic
Apryl & Andrew Rashid
Ray Riaz*
Alison & Shawn Snider
Kate & Bill Trainor
Mary Ellen & Josh* Yoder
Adam Zuccarro
*Denotes Board Member
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Align your organization with compassion, community, and change—while gaining prominent visibility at an unforgettable evening where HOPE Takes Center Stage.
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