Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) of Santa Barbara’s annual Curtain Up! gala/fundraiser on Sunday, June 29 will honor longtime board member Dana White, recognizing his four decades of cultural stewardship that have shaped Santa Barbara’s theatrical landscape.

“Dana White represents the finest tradition of arts patronage,” said Scott DeVine, ETC executive artistic director. “His profound understanding that great theater transforms lives has been the cornerstone of ETC’s artistic renaissance and community impact.”

White, a distinguished educator who spent 30 years at Laguna Blanca School, has been instrumental in advancing Ensemble Theatre Company’s mission through his commitment and visionary leadership, ETC said.

“His dedication to cultivating young minds and elevating the community’s cultural prominence exemplifies the values that drive ETC’s work,” the company said.

The gala will unfold as a theatrical experience in two acts. Act I takes place at the New Vic Theatre, featuring a performance by acclaimed Folk Legacy Trio.

Act II continues at the Santa Barbara Club, where attendees will enjoy crafted cocktails and a curated three-course dinner, and participate in a silent auction featuring experiences and one-of-a-kind collector’s items.

As ETC’s largest annual fundraiser, Curtain Up! directly supports the organization’s award-winning productions, education programs, and community outreach initiatives.

“This gala represents more than celebration, it’s an investment in cultural excellence,” said DeVine. “We’re bringing together Santa Barbara’s most discerning patrons of the arts to honor our region’s only professional theater company.”

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit etcsb.org/curtainup.