VIP is our most elevated experience for guests who want the fullest pre-show access and premium placement for the evening.

VIP Includes:

• Early access beginning at 5:30 PM
• VIP reception experience before Premium and GA entry
• First access to the Author’s Corner and Art Gallery
• Reserved or preferred seating
• Premium hospitality and guest experience
• Full seated Living Storybook program
• Closing dessert + coffee epilogue

Impact: Your VIP ticket helps expand literacy experiences for Akron children and families through The Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project.

VIP seating is very limited.

Premium is the best value for guests who want to arrive early, enjoy priority seating, and experience more of the Living Storybook before the seated program begins.

Premium Includes:

• Entry after VIP, before General Admission
• Early pre-show access beginning at 6:30 PM
• Timed access to the Author’s Corner and Art Gallery before the 7:00 PM program
• Priority open seating
• Two complimentary drink tickets
• Full seated Living Storybook program
• Closing dessert + coffee epilogue

Impact: Your Premium ticket helps support a week of small-group literacy tutoring for a child in Akron.

Premium is limited — secure your seat today.

General Admission is a beautiful way to experience the heart of the evening while supporting Akron’s young readers.

GA Includes:

• Seated program access
• Art Gallery access during intermission
• Full Living Storybook experience
• Closing dessert + coffee epilogue

Impact: Your GA ticket helps provide books and reading materials for a child beginning their literacy journey in Akron.

Every story begins with an opening chapter. Every ticket directly advances literacy for Akron children.

This is a donated ticket for a parent (separate from your admission).

Give a Seat: Sponsor a Parent

Your purchase provides a VIP seat to a parent in our literacy program who may not otherwise be able to attend—ensuring families feel seen, celebrated, and included.

Their experience includes:

• Reserved premium theater seating
• Early entry + VIP Gallery experience
• Wine & curated grazing
• VIP credentials
• Full Living Storybook experience

This purchase is fully tax-deductible.
Donors will receive a thank-you note after the event.