Left Photo: Annemarie Davin, B. Smith, Victoria Cooper
Right Photo: Inside the tent for dinner and auction
Posted By Victoria Cooper
This past Saturday Bay Street held their Summer Gala Benefit Bash and it was one of the summer’s most magical evenings. Set to the enchanting theme of “East meets West,” the night took place at Harding Farm on Lumber Lane in Bridgehampton. Not only does this occasion mark Bay Street’s sixteenth year of production, but it was hosted by comedian and actor, Richard Kind from hit shows Mad About You, Spin City and HBO’s hit series produced by Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm.
This talented actor brought his dry sense of humor to the Gala just prior to appearing opposite Charles Busch in Bay Street’s production of the hilarious satire of 1940s thrillers, The Lady in Question. It’s fair to say that the Gala will benefit from the plans for this production as well as its production of Turandot: The Rumble for the Ring - a new rock opera, jam-packed with some of the most talented arias in opera set to a rock beat, in other words, one-of-a-kind - which will be playing through August 5.
In true Bay Street style the silent and live “fantasy” auction included exciting packages such as a Princess Tea Party with Julie Andrews, dinner for 4 at Rao’s, a fantasy golf package, a luxury vacation in Mexico including airfare, a custom Italian kitchen, house seats for the opening of Mel Brook’s Broadway show Young Frankenstein, fabulous works of art by world acclaimed East Hampton artist Randy Rosenthal, jewelry, memorabilia, sports packages and much more. Not to mention a kayak trip with Alec Baldwin.
It was certainly a night to remember and many celebrities were spotted including B. Smith and Dan Gasby, and Emma Walton Hamilton among others. Not only an elegant affair but an event where all the proceeds help to keep their programs strong and supported.
