{"id":45300,"date":"2024-09-13T16:31:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=45300"},"modified":"2024-09-13T16:31:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:31:58","slug":"bat-ball-a-fundraising-gala-for-deaf-austin-theatre-10-18-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/bat-ball-a-fundraising-gala-for-deaf-austin-theatre-10-18-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Bat Ball: A Fundraising Gala for Deaf Austin Theatre 10\/18\/2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/bat-ball-a-fundraising-gala-for-deaf-austin-theatre-10-18-2024\/bat-ball-flyer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bat ball flyer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?fit=560%2C293&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?resize=500%2C262&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?resize=560%2C293&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?resize=260%2C136&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bat-ball-flyer.png?resize=160%2C84&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Press Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Brian A. Cheslik, Artistic Director of Bat Ball: A Fundraising Gala for Deaf Austin Theatre<\/p>\n<p>artisticdirector@deafaustintheatre.org<\/p>\n<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.<\/p>\n<p>DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE TO HOST FUNDRAISING GALA ANNOUNCING 2025 SEASON!<\/p>\n<p>AUSTIN (September 8, 2024) \u2013 Bat Ball: A Fundraising Gala for Deaf Austin Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Date: Friday, October 18, 2024<br \/>\nTime: 5:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Location: The Cathedral, 2403 E 16th St, Austin, Texas 78702<\/p>\n<p>Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) invites you to join them for an unforgettable evening at Bat Ball, the premier fundraising gala in support of Deaf Austin Theatre&#8217;s upcoming 2025 production season. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Cathedral in East Austin, this event promises to be a celebration of artistry, community, and support for an incredible cause.<\/p>\n<p>The evening kicks off with an exclusive VIP reception at 5:00 PM, featuring delectable appetizers and an early preview of DAT\u2019s exciting 2025 lineup of shows. General admission begins at 6:00 PM, where guests can continue to enjoy a night filled with delicious bites, lively music by DJ Nico DiMarco, and the chance to bid on unique items in our silent auction.<\/p>\n<p>This gala is not just an event; it&#8217;s an opportunity to be part of a vibrant theatre community through the transformative power of Deaf Theatre. Whether you\u2019re a long-time supporter or new to Deaf Austin Theatre, your presence and contributions will play a vital role in bringing our future productions to life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VIP Admission: $200 (5:00 PM start)<\/p>\n<p>General Admission: $150 (6:00 PM start)<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss your chance to make a difference and celebrate with us at Bat Ball. Secure your tickets today and be a part of something extraordinary!<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/d2aae6d6-9548-4f1c-bc47-d1c2c66be148\">https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/d2aae6d6-9548-4f1c-bc47-d1c2c66be148<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Deaf Austin Theatre&#8217;s production, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deafaustintheatre.org\">http:\/\/www.deafaustintheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h1># #<\/h1>\n<p><strong>ABOUT DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a non-profit organization, Deaf Austin Theatre\u2019s purpose is to enrich, inspire, educate, create and entertain the Austin community and beyond by using American Sign Language (ASL) within all of our theatrical productions that range from classics to new works. We strive to impact our community, our audience members, and to create an accessible stage for all future artists. Deaf Austin Theatre strives to create a world where theatre is accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"m19spo39F2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/deafaustintheatre.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Deaf Austin Theatre\" src=\"https:\/\/deafaustintheatre.org\/embed\/#?secret=33Ak2YJLJW#?secret=m19spo39F2\" data-secret=\"m19spo39F2\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: @DeafAustinTheatre<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @DeafAustinTheatre<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Contact: Dr. Brian A. Cheslik, Artistic Director of Bat Ball: A Fundraising Gala for Deaf Austin Theatre artisticdirector@deafaustintheatre.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE TO HOST FUNDRAISING GALA ANNOUNCING 2025 SEASON! AUSTIN (September 8, 2024) \u2013 Bat Ball: A&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/bat-ball-a-fundraising-gala-for-deaf-austin-theatre-10-18-2024\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2],"tags":[27925,27112,27640,27926],"class_list":["post-45300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-deaf-news","tag-bat-ball","tag-deaf-austin-theatre","tag-dr-brian-a-cheslik","tag-fundraising-gala"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p752R-bME","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":45110,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2024\/05\/17\/for-immediate-release-deaf-austin-theatre-presents-chronicles-of-a-black-deaf-blind-girl\/","url_meta":{"origin":45300,"position":0},"title":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Deaf Austin Theatre Presents Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind Girl","author":"Grant Laird Jr","date":"May 17, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release for Deaf Austin Theatre DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE PRESENTS CHRONICLES OF A BLACK DEAF BLIND GIRL AUSTIN, TX (May 17, 2024)- Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) continues its vigorous 5th season with Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind Girl, written and performed by Ashlea Hayes and choreography by Joey Antonio.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;General&quot;","block_context":{"text":"General","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/category\/deaf-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chronicles-PR-Photo.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chronicles-PR-Photo.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chronicles-PR-Photo.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chronicles-PR-Photo.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":10395,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/05\/04\/tsd-fundraising-gala-showcases-student-talents\/","url_meta":{"origin":45300,"position":1},"title":"TSD Fundraising Gala Showcases Student Talents","author":"Grant Laird Jr","date":"May 4, 2010","format":false,"excerpt":"TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF MEDIA ALERT Contact: Keena Miller Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444 Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us MEDIA ALERT HILTON DIAMOND CHEF SHOWS STUDENTS THE ROPES FUNDRAISING GALA SHOWCASES STUDENT TALENTS PROCEEDS SUPPORT SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN TEXAS WHAT: Students from the Texas School for\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;General&quot;","block_context":{"text":"General","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/category\/deaf-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":45006,"url":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2024\/04\/11\/for-immediate-release-deaf-austin-theatre-presents-tiny-beautiful-things\/","url_meta":{"origin":45300,"position":2},"title":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 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