Step back into the allure of the 1940s for a glamorous WWII-inspired gala benefiting WOR2WOW
Productions, where art, music, and storytelling come together to honor courage and creativity.
Saturday, March 07, 2026 | 6:30-10 pm
Harvest House | 3650 17th Street, Sarasota
This is more than a gala—it is an evening with purpose, where history, art, and impact intertwine. Proceeds from the evening will support our mission and our work towards producing international theatrical productions.
Entertainment Highlights
Acclaimed vocalist Rosemary Phillips will captivate guests, and Slim Williams brings irresistible rhythm to the dance floor.
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1940s Glamour Attire Encouraged.
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A curated art auction
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Fresh local 4-course menu inspired by our WOR Heroines
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Live music and dance performances
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Open dancing to period-inspired music
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WWII-era inspired décor
Sarasota Gala Event Tickets & Sponsorships
Enjoy the Rewards of Sponsorship!
Single tickets $200
Table for 8, $1,600
All but $100 per ticket is tax-deductible.
Special Thanks
ART AVENUE
Renee James Gilmore
$500 - Friend of the Resistance
Supporting the mission, honoring the legacy
- Seating for 2, recognition on website.
$1,000 - Red Lipstick Resistance Sponsor
Inspired by the women who wore glamour as armor.
- Seating for 2, recognition at event, in program and website. A set of Vicki Chelf art greeting cards.
$2,500 - Underground Network Sponsor
Quiet heroes who make bold action possible.
- Seating for 4, recognition at event, in program and website. 2 WOR t-shirts, and a set of Vicki Chelf art greeting cards.
$5,000 - Codebreaker Sponsor
Those who decipher truth and help move the mission forward.
- Premium table for 8, recognition at event, in program and website. 2 tickets to Tampa performance, 2 WOR t-shirts, and a set of Vicki Chelf art greeting cards.
$10,000 - The Glamour & Grit Society Sponsor
Where elegance met espionage—and courage changed history.
- VIP table for 8, half-page ad in programs recognition on event materials, eblasts, social media, and website. 4 tickets to Tampa performance and after-party, 2 WOR t-shirts, and a set of Vicki Chelf art greeting cards.
$15,000 - Resistance Leader Sponsor
The architects of courage behind the scenes.
- VIP table for 8, half-page ad in programs, recognition at event, on event materials, eblasts, social media, and website. 4 tickets to Tampa performance and after-party, 2 WOR t-shirts, and a set of Vicki Chelf art greeting cards.
$25,000 - Master Spy Presenting Sponsor
For those who lead from the shadows and shape history.
- Premium VIP table for 8, prominent name/logo recognition from the stage, full-page ad in programs, on event materials, eblasts, press, social media, and website. 4 tickets to Tampa performance and after-party, recognition in France on performance materials, 2 WOR t-shirts, and a set of Vicki Chelf art greeting cards. Option to speak/toast at select events.
Tampa Performance Event Tickets
JOIN US IN TAMPA!
March 25 & 26, 2026 at 8 pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Rd.
Experience the stories of WWII Heroines brought to life on stage through art, dance, and music! Experience the amazing, little known, stories of seven heroic women who helped the Allies defeat Fascism during WWII. These are the stories that will inspire and empower all of us.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
- Women of Resistance: Tampa March 25New Tampa Performing Arts Center
- Women of Resistance: Tampa March 26New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Performance Gallery
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20” x 26" print: framed $500; unframed $400
12" x 16" print: framed $250; unframed $200
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