Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) celebrated a spectacular evening of entertainment, cuisine, and community at its annual La Vie en Rouge gala, raising more than $75,000 to support children’s education programming across the Emerald Coast.

Held at ECTC in Grand Boulevard and presented by Blue Water Oral Surgery Center, the event brought together supporters, local chefs, artists, and community leaders for a vibrant night inspired by the spirit of Paris. Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails, gourmet tastings from a dozen local restaurants, and live entertainment. The evening’s silent auction included everything from staycations on 30-A to an opportunity to step onto the professional stage yourself in Mystic Pizza—all in support of ECTC’s mission to enrich the community through the performing arts.

“La Vie en Rouge is such a magical night for our theatre and our community,” said Nathanael Fisher, Producing Artistic Director of Emerald Coast Theatre Company. “It’s an experience unlike any other—our professional performers singing just steps away from an aerialist soaring overhead, while Allison Wickey creates a live painting before your eyes. At the same time, our incredible restaurant sponsors are handcrafting sushi and mixing cocktails right in front of guests. The generosity we witnessed throughout the evening will support our educational programs, performance opportunities for young artists, outreach initiatives, along with continuing to bring the best performers, teachers, and equipment through the doors of ECTC.”

Throughout the evening, attendees experienced performances of all kinds. Crowd favorites from ECTC’s professional programs performed while sampling cuisine from some of the area’s favorite restaurants who generously sponsored the event:

• Swiftly Catered

• AJA 30-A

• Cantina Laredo

• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

• Kilwin’s

• Wine World

• Ovide

• Vin’tij

• Beignets and Brew

• Fleming’s

• P.F. Chang’s

• Fish On Seafood House

• Charcuterie by Shelli

• Let’s Say Graze 30-A

The gala’s silent auction also played a major role in the evening’s success, helping raise critical funds that will expand youth theatre programs, scholarships, camps, and educational outreach initiatives.

“La Vie en Rouge continues to grow each year thanks to the incredible support of our community,” said Anna Fisher, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Emerald Coast Theatre Company. “The funds raised will help ensure that students and families throughout our region have access to meaningful arts education and professional theatre experiences.”

Proceeds from the event will directly support ECTC’s year-round educational programming, including after-school theatre programs, summer camps, workshops, and outreach initiatives designed to inspire creativity and confidence in young people.

ECTC extends a heartfelt thank you to the sponsors:

• Blue Water Oral Surgery Center

• Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals

• Grand Boulevard

• Silver Sands Outlet Mall

• Hilton Sandestin

• Lola’s on 30-A

• Clay 30-A

• Wells Fargo

• BlueGreen Landscape Development

• Cafe 30-A

• Jennifer Crawford with Own at the Beach Team Keller Williams

• Bud & Alley’s

• Luna Ballroom

…as well as all of the volunteers and attendees whose support made this year’s La Vie en Rouge an unforgettable success.

About Emerald Coast Theatre Company

Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and Anna Fisher, MA. Located in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional productions, engaging educational programs, and a steadfast commitment to the arts. Educational outreach includes after-school and homeschool programs, touring and staged productions, summer camps, workshops, and classes that inspire creativity and connection for students of all ages.

Learn more at emeraldcoasttheatre.org.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Signature “La Vie en Rouge” Gala Raises a Record-Breaking $75,000+ for Youth Education