Creative Stage Collective presents their Fall Fundraising Event this Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30PM at Open Jar Studios, 1601 Broadway, 11th floor. Tickets are $55 in advance, $60 at the door, and can be purchased here.

This will not be a traditional fundraising gala—join Creative Stage Collective at Open Jar Studios in the heart of the Theater District for a night buzzing with creative energy. Enjoy catered bites, by the James Beard Award Nominated Chef, Charles Gabriel, as well as drinks, signature cocktails, a roaming magician, and surprise one-of-a-kind live performances from Creative Stage Collective’s brilliant artists round out the evening.

Participants will also have an opportunity to bid on a small list of curated treasures—including a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the costume studio of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, tickets to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and a chance to meet with one of the show’s creators, concert tickets, luxury dining, and more!—with the incomparable Cate Smit (of David Letterman fame) as emcee and auctioneer.

It’s a night of laughter, connection, and celebration—all to support the vital creative work of Creative Stage Collective!

Why support CSC?

INTERGENERATIONAL CREATION

Children and professional artists work as true creative partners, with each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to the collaborative process. These mentor-mentee relationships transform everyone involved, creating performances that showcase both youthful imagination and professional excellence.

COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVITY

Our collaborative process brings diverse people together, creating a space where everyone sees themselves represented. The lasting relationships formed through our creative work extend far beyond the stage, building connections that strengthen our entire community.

CHILDHOOD IMAGINATION AS ART

We believe children’s perspectives are a valuable artistic resource. Child-inspired ideas create unique theatrical experiences that help audience members reconnect with their own creative imagination while witnessing truly original work.

EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION

Our commitment to professional-quality production values means every performance reflects the disciplined work and artistic rigor that goes into collaborative creation. Together, we produce work that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

Creative Stage Collective brings together youth and professional artists to co-create original kid-inspired theater with a spirit of playfulness and community that envisions a more empathetic world. CSC stands at the unique intersection of professional theater and children’s creative development, forging a distinctive space where young imaginations and professional expertise combine to create performances that are both artistically excellent and socially meaningful. Unlike traditional youth theater programs or professional companies that occasionally work with children, CSC’s collaborative model places equal value on both professional artistry and childhood imagination, creating a genuinely multigenerational creative community that produces work reflecting the depth, joy, and innovative thinking that emerges when generations create together.

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