The Folger Shakespeare Library's annual gala is its most important fundraiser of the year and, as one of Washington's most elegant social evenings, is attended by the leaders of the social, business, government, and diplomatic communities. Proceeds from the event provide vital support to the outstanding cultural and educational programming the Folger offers to the greater Washington area and beyond.
The 2009 Folger Gala celebrated the delights of Spain, drawing on themes of spring productions at the Folger.
Honorary Co-Chairs
The British Ambassador and Lady Sheinwald
The Ambassador of Spain and Mrs. Dezcallar
Gala Co-Chairs
Bonnie and Lou Cohen
Lynn Redgrave
Honorary Committee
Senator Robert Bennett
Senator Thad Cochran
Representative Rosa L. DeLauro
Representative Norm Dicks
Representative John D. Dingell
Senator Christopher J. Dodd
Representative Jane Harman
Senator John Kerry
Senator Mary Landrieu
Senator Patrick Leahy
Representative Doris Matsui
2009 Folger Gala Committee
Stephen and Anne Black
Leslie Cashen
Heather and Dick Cass
Kathryn Didden
David H. and Margaret M. Gardner
Maxine Isaacs and James A. Johnson
Carol and Eugene Ludwig
Ken Ludwig and Adrienne George
William and Kathryn Niskanen
Barbara Rossotti
Paul and Joanne Ruxin
Tricia and Frank Saul
Gabriela and Douglas Smith
Andrea and Stephen Weiswasser
Karen Hastie Williams and Wesley S. Williams, Jr.
Michael and Judith Winston
Anne and Fred Woodworth
For more information, contact:
Essence Newhoff
Director of Major Gifts
(202) 675-0377
