In the end, it was the ingenuity of old friends that pushed Arena Stage to $100 million in its $120 million capital campaign. Philanthropists Gilbert and Jaylee Mead, longtime theater lovers, quietly pledged a $20 million gift, then challenged Arena's board to match it in a year's time. -
Gift Opens Act 2 For New Arena Stage
In the end, it was the ingenuity of old friends that pushed Arena Stage to $100 million in its $120 million capital campaign. Philanthropists Gilbert and Jaylee Mead, longtime theater lovers, quietly pledged a $20 million gift, then challenged Arena's board to match it in a year's time.-
By Jacqueline Trescott