Enchantment—An Evening with DCT
May 8, 2026
6 PM / VIP Preparty Reception
7 PM / Event
Join us for an immersive evening as our annual fundraising event returns home to the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, a special place where young imaginations grow and possibilities take root. Inspired by The Secret Garden, this whimsical evening will be filled with inspired food and drink provided by Café Momentum, captivating performances, and delightful surprises throughout the building.
Event Chairs
Tara Lewis and Carol March
Auction and Raffle Chairs
Meagan Hemenway
Camelia Lopez Shoemaker
Catering By
Host Committee
Grace Cook
Natalie and Jared Dowling
Kristy and Raymond Faus
Kim and Greg Hext
Caroline Kim
Melinda and Jim Johnson
Ann and Chris Mahowald
Ellen and Jim Markus
Lynn McBee
Leah and Adam Mora
Julie and John Parolisi
Kara and Todd Ranta
Lacy and Clayton Sands
Amanda Schnetzer
Rachael and Evan Singer
Whitney and Rob Strauss
Sponsors
Landscape Architect
The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Kristy and Raymond Faus
Melinda and Jim Johnson
Ann and Chris Mahowald
Carol and Kevin March
Texas Instruments
Cultivator
The Altabef Family
Sarah Freedman and Christopher Skoog
Haynes & Boone, Robin Ladd, and Jim Markus
Tara Lewis and John Swords
The Rosewood Corporation
Become an event sponsor and support the over 90,000 children and families Dallas Children’s Theater serves each year through inspiring productions, arts education, and community outreach.
$50,000 Master Gardener (Presenting Sponsor)
- Name and/or company logo as exclusive Master Gardener Presenting Sponsor on event invite, signage, website, and social media
- Reserved VIP Garden Nook seating/lounge area at the event
- 20 invitations to the VIP Preparty Reception
- VIP seating for 20 at event performance
- A commemorative tree planted in your company/family’s honor at DCT
- A commemorative large garden brick with company logo/name or message in DCT’s Courtyard*
- Title Sponsor recognition for the DCT production The Secret Garden
$25,000 Landscape Architect
- Name and/or company logo on event signage, website, and social media
- Exclusive sponsor of an event feature (Entertainment, DJ, Valet, Bar)
- Reserved Garden Nook seating/lounge area at the event
- 10 invitations to the VIP Preparty Reception
- Preferred seating for 10 at event performance
- A commemorative garden brick with company logo/name or message in DCT’s Courtyard*
- Recognition during the DCT production The Secret Garden
$10,000 Cultivator
- Name and/or company logo on event signage and website
- 10 invitations to the VIP Preparty Reception
- Reserved seating for 10 at event performance
- Social media mention
$5,000 Horticulturist
- Name recognition on event signage
- 6 invitations to the VIP Preparty Reception
- Reserved seating for 6 at event performance
$1,400 Arborist
- Name recognition on event signage
- 2 event tickets with access to the VIP Preparty Reception
Tickets
$750 VIP Green Thumb Ticket
$500 Green Thumb Ticket
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