It would be a tragedy to miss this.

Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
16th Season Announcement Party and Gala Fundraiser

HONORING LESLIE SWACKHAMER

The Penthouse @ POST Downtown
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201

You are cordially invited to 4th Wall Theatre Company’s second annual Fête celebration, a gala dinner announcing our upcoming season and supporting our mission of producing the most extraordinary, up-close theatre in Houston. This year’s affair will take place at the POST Downtown's shimmering new rooftop jewel, the Penthouse. Sip the nectar of the gods at 6:30 p.m. during a spirited cocktail hour followed by a Dionysian feast. Enjoy special remarks from Honoree Leslie Swackhamer, acclaimed artist and Executive Director of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and an exclusive sneak-peek performance from our upcoming season. More entertainment, auction, and raffle revelry will surprise and delight throughout the night!

** Snag your reservation now - last year’s Fête sold-out with a waitlist months in advance! **

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Information Packet

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Leslie’s Laureate Circle

Honoring Leslie Swackhamer

Make a donation in Leslie’s honor to join Leslie’s Laureate Circle!

This year we honor Leslie Swackhamer, a passionate arts advocate, visionary industry leader, and artist whose boundless creativity rivals that of the muses. Leslie is an accomplished director, educator, and dramaturg whose work spans from theatre, to musicals, opera, film, and new work development. As the Executive Director of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the oldest and largest playwriting prize honoring women+ playwrights, Leslie is a trailblazer for women’s voices internationally. 4th Wall is proud to partner with Leslie and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to bring annual readings of the Prize Winning Plays to Houston audiences, and we are especially proud to honor Leslie’s incredible contributions to the field at this year’s Fête.

Even if you can’t attend this year’s event, you can make a donation in honor of Leslie Swackhamer and her incredible contributions to the theatre industry with a donation in her honor. All donors will be recognized as members of the “Leslie’s Laureate Circle.”

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Downtown’s New Rooftop Jewel

The Sky’s the Limit at Houston’s Mount Olympus

POST’s Skylawn, the city’s largest rooftop park, is expanding its rooftop offerings with a new weatherproof event pavilion. The Penthouse offers floor-to-ceiling glass downtown views perched atop the iconic Z-Atrium. This year’s Fête will be among the very first events in this sparkling new space. Come see what all the buzz is about.

The Penthouse @ POST
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
@posthtx | website

Hosting and Sponsorship Opportunities

All Fête hosts and sponsors receive tickets to the gala on Friday March 20, 2026. Additional benefits include special pre-event, during event, and post-event recognition. View the Opportunities Packet to learn more about each opportunity.

Opportunities Packet

Partial/Full Table Host

$3,000 - $20,000

Explore Table Options
Dionysian Feast Dinner Sponsor

$10,000

Available to Claim
Nectar of the Gods Cocktails Sponsor

$7,000

Available to Claim
Chariot Keeper Valet Sponsor

$5,000

Available to Claim
Lyre and Laurel Entertainment Sponsor

$5,000

Available to Claim
Fortunes of Fate Auction Sponsor

$2,500

Available to Claim

Seeking In-Kind Donations

4th Wall is seeking in-kind donations from our community to support our fundraising efforts during the 4th Wall Fête event. Please use this form to pledge your in-kind donation.

In-kind donations of all types are welcomed, including: gift cards, gift baskets, experience packages, items, products, or services. Items should be received by March 1st to be included in the event.

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