The Summer Institute 30th Anniversary Benefit Celebration at Indochine
March 29, 2026 1:30 pm
Indochine, 430 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
Purchase Tickets or Donate Please join us in celebrating 30 years of The Wooster Group Summer Institute.
Paul Lazar
Natsuko Ohama
Kaneza Schaal
What: 30th Anniversary Benefit for The Wooster Group Summer Institute
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Indochine, 430 Lafayette Street, NYC
Who: A free, three-week performing-arts program for NYC public-school students ages 12–18
Why: To keep the Summer Institute tuition-free for all participants
$5,000
Supporters at this level recognized as Event Sponsors
$2,500
Supporters at this levels recognized as Patrons
$1,000
Supporters at this levels recognized as Benefactors
$500
Supporters at this level recognized as Supporters
$250
Artist ticket. May be purchased by an artist, or by a supporter to sponsor an artist’s attendance.
Select Equity Group Foundation
Larry Casalino and Margaret Sloan
Steve Cuiffo and Eleanor Hutchins
James Dennin and Heather Brennan
Vallejo Gantner
David Gilbert and Hara Woltz
Mike Iveson
Robin Jenkins and Lisa Marie Simonetti
Mark Russell and Jennifer Goodale
Scott Shepherd
Kathy and Allan Weiser
Committee in formation
Founded in 1996 as an educational offshoot of The Wooster Group, the Summer Institute invites students to discover new dimensions of themselves through joyful, rigorous exploration of live performance. Each summer, we serve approximately 20 students and 4–5 paid interns. More than half of participating families receive government assistance, and students come from all five boroughs, representing a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The 30th Anniversary Benefit is both a celebration and a fundraiser. Proceeds directly support the Institute’s continued ability to remain tuition-free for students, ensuring that access is never determined by a family’s ability to pay.
The afternoon will be convivial and informal, with food, conversation, and community, as we honor three teaching artists whose work has been foundational in shaping the spirit, pedagogy and ethos of the Summer Institute.
All ticket purchases and contributions directly support the Summer Institute, a program of The Wooster Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Payment must be received by March 25.
Honoring
Paul Lazar
Natsuko Ohama
Kaneza Schaal
At a Glance
What: 30th Anniversary Benefit for The Wooster Group Summer Institute
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Indochine, 430 Lafayette Street, NYC
Who: A free, three-week performing-arts program for NYC public-school students ages 12–18
Why: To keep the Summer Institute tuition-free for all participants
Ticket & Support Levels
$5,000
Supporters at this level recognized as Event Sponsors
$2,500
Supporters at this levels recognized as Patrons
$1,000
Supporters at this levels recognized as Benefactors
$500
Supporters at this level recognized as Supporters
$250
Artist ticket. May be purchased by an artist, or by a supporter to sponsor an artist’s attendance.
Event Sponsor
Select Equity Group Foundation
Invitation Committee
Larry Casalino and Margaret Sloan
Steve Cuiffo and Eleanor Hutchins
James Dennin and Heather Brennan
Vallejo Gantner
David Gilbert and Hara Woltz
Mike Iveson
Robin Jenkins and Lisa Marie Simonetti
Mark Russell and Jennifer Goodale
Scott Shepherd
Kathy and Allan Weiser
Committee in formation
Founded in 1996 as an educational offshoot of The Wooster Group, the Summer Institute invites students to discover new dimensions of themselves through joyful, rigorous exploration of live performance. Each summer, we serve approximately 20 students and 4–5 paid interns. More than half of participating families receive government assistance, and students come from all five boroughs, representing a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The 30th Anniversary Benefit is both a celebration and a fundraiser. Proceeds directly support the Institute’s continued ability to remain tuition-free for students, ensuring that access is never determined by a family’s ability to pay.
The afternoon will be convivial and informal, with food, conversation, and community, as we honor three teaching artists whose work has been foundational in shaping the spirit, pedagogy and ethos of the Summer Institute.
All ticket purchases and contributions directly support the Summer Institute, a program of The Wooster Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Payment must be received by March 25.