Gatz: Private Command Performance, and a Cocktail Party with the Cast
Did you love Gatz and wish you could see it again? Did you miss the show the New York Times called “the most remarkable achievement in theater of the decade” and have been yearning to see what the fuss was all about? Now you can get a glimpse of the play performed just for you and your friends — you decide where and when the performance happens! You throw a party, or open up your office after-hours, invite your friends or co-workers, and we’ll bring a special cocktail, music, and perform the wild party scene from Gatz.
You: Host a party and invite the guests
ERS brings:
- A 15-minute performance in location of your choosing of the riotous party scene in Gatz,
in which Nick gets drunk at Tom and Myrtle’s love nest
- A Gatsby-inspired cocktail handcrafted by cocktail historian Phillip Greene
- The Gatz playlist custom-made by Sound Designer Ben Williams
- One astonishing round of “Stump the Freak” where your guests can test lead actor
Scott Shepherd’s memorization of the entire novel.
- A keepsake hardcover edition of The Great Gatsby, signed by the company
Note: We will work with the winning bidder to make all your Gatz dreams come true, but some limitations may apply. Location must be in New York City and be approved by ERS; number of guests and mutually agreeable date to be arranged.
Value: Priceless
Measure for Measure Opening, a Night at the Greenwich Hotel, and Dinner at Indochine
Enjoy the ultimate ERS date night package on the occasion of the opening night of Measure for Measure at The Public Theater, October 10th, 2017. First check in to the Greenwich Hotel, the luxury boutique hotel in Tribeca. Head up to Astor Place to enjoy dinner for two at Indochine, the timeless French-Vietnamese restaurant across the street from the The Public Theater. Then join the exclusive audience for the thrilling opening night of the World Premiere of Measure for Measure. After the show enjoy a champagne reception with the ERS company. Retreat to the Greenwich Hotel, for a nightcap at the private bar, before you retire to your beautiful room.
The complete experience:
- Two tickets to opening night of Measure for Measure at the Public Theater, October 10 2017
- Join the company for a post-show celebration
- Dinner for two at Indochine, a classic restaurant that combines ambience, tropical decor, and exotic French-Vietnamese cuisine.
- One night at Robert de Niro’s luxury house-style hotel in Tribeca, the Greenwich Hotel. The sophisticated rooms feature furnishings from a wide range of cultural influences, from Tibetan silk rugs to English leather settees, and bathrooms with Moroccan tile and Italian marble. Modern technology complements the hotel’s old-world charm.
Note: Every effort will be made to coordinate so that all experiences may be enjoyed on the same date, but hotel and restaurant reservations are subject to availability.
Value: Priceless
One Week in Italian Villa
Enjoy one week in a restored stone farmhouse perched high in the Umbrian hills, the family home of ERS’ Producing Director Ariana Smart Truman. Ariana will have a trip-planning session with you (while drinking some Umbrian wine, natch), sharing her list of favorite local restaurants and can’t-miss activities. John Collins’ mom Jackie stayed there and describes it as “Stunning 360° views, comfortable authentic Italian home, close to wonderful small villages, and an idyllic vacation spot.”
La Pietra, a two-floor stone farmhouse which sleeps 13, is the perfect place for a family reunion, or any group seeking a special place from which to view the unforgettable Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. The house has spectacular views and a large infinity pool.
La Pietra was carefully restored in the early nineties using the old materials—stone, terra cotta, and massive chestnut beams—merging gracefully with the spectacular landscape. The house offers beauty mixed with modern comfort, and the whole house is exclusively yours. Each of the two floors has private entrances, and their own chef’s kitchens, opening on to terraces for lounging and outdoor dining.
6 double bedrooms and 4 baths (sleeps 13) | High Season: May 28 – September 3 | Donor: Altabella Properties
Value: $5,000
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
After 15 years with the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Steve Bodow, a founding ERS ny member, is now the Executive Producer of the fake news program The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Along with the help of The Best F#@king News Team Ever, Trevor Noah looks at the day’s top headlines through a sharp, reality-based lens. Steve Bodow has arranged four VIP tickets to a live taping. Winners of this package cut the line and are whisked to excellent seats. After the taping they will be led on a personalized backstage tour by Steve Bodow, and have photo opportunities on the set.
Value: Priceless
Theater Lovers Uptown/Downtown Insider Ticket Package
Two wildly different nights at the theater, each complimented by a unique offstage encounter.
UPTOWN – Birding with Lili and Shakespeare in the Park
Spend a lovely afternoon on a bird walk in Central Park with passionate birder and star of stage and screen, Lili Taylor. Then head to the Delacorte Theater, home of Shakespeare in the Park, to enjoy Julius Caesar, directed by The Public Theater’s very own Oskar Eustis. Cut to the head of the line with your two priceless tickets to the iconic summertime tradition. The casts are always star-studded, and the productions high energy and magically inventive.
DOWNTOWN – Get up Close and Personal with a Blue Man
Longtime ERS company member Pete Simpson has been in the long-running hit Blue Man Group for more than a decade, and arranged this exceptional package of four VIP tickets, valued at $1,600. Blue Man Group combines music, technology and comedy to create a form of entertainment that defies categorization and appeals to people of all ages. Pete Simpson might even climb over you during the show and wrap you up in 40 yards of toilet paper while dancing in your face – and he will definitely walk you through a private backstage tour. This is the perfect special birthday celebration for a kid – guaranteed their face will hurt from smiling so hard.
Value: Priceless
