Benefits | Volunteer Opportunities | Skylighters Board

A fun and unique way to be involved with Skylight Opera Theatre, The Skylighters of Wisconsin is an auxiliary volunteer group that helps to further the mission of the Skylight Opera Theatre. The Skylighters organize and run great events that raise important funds to support the Skylight. You can help us make any or all of them a success by lending your time and talents.

To become a member or volunteer, contact Donor Services and Special Events Manager Heidi Boyd at 414-299-4972 or by email.

Skylighters Membership Benefits
Anybody who supports the theatre by giving of their time can be a Skylighter! All Skylighters members receive:

• Invitations and discounts to various events
• Backstage tours, accompanied by performances and tasty treats
• A newsletter that keeps you informed during the Skylight's season
• A service-based relationship with a network of great Milwaukee professionals in both the artistic and business communities
• The friendship and company of good people, who enjoy giving of themselves to benefit others
• Many opportunities to have great fun!

Volunteer Opportunities

Skylight Night Gala - the best party in town!
October 24, 2009 at the Pfister Hotel
Our largest annual black-tie fundraising event features dining, live performances, auctions, and a grand good time for the guests, as well as Skylight staff and volunteers. Serve on a committee to help organize auctions, food, decorations, entertainment, and more. This year, the Skylighters invite you to experience all that glitters, glistens and gleams at the Skylight's Golden Anniversary Gala to celebrate our 50th Anniversary Season. A Special 'Thank You' to all our Corporate Sponsors. For more information on this event, contact Heidi Boyd at 414-291-7811 x261.
Click Here to see photos from Skylight Night 2009.

 "Merlot Business Like Show Business" Wine Tasting Event
This highly popular event, generously sponsored by Wine Maniacs of Oconomowoc, features wines from around the world accompanied by gastronomic treats from area restaurants. Help coordinate wine, food and raffle item donations before the event or volunteeer the night of - more fun every year!

Company Dinners
Cook a main dish for the traditional pot-luck dinner that kicks off every new production rehearsal period. Meet cast members, directors and designers while getting an insider's look at the creative process for the shows.

Curtain Call
Organize this annual "Friend-raising" event to bring new faces into the Skylight family. This event features good food, beverages, networking and a performance - all at an affordable price.

Other volunteer opportunities

Skylighters Board
Gain leadership and board experience. Meet other young professionals and community volunteers. Work with fellow Skylight enthusiasts on both fundraising and friend-raising activities to support the Skylight.

For more information, please contact Skylighters Coordinator Heidi Boyd at 414-291-7811 x 261 or by email.

Skylighters of Wisconsin
2009-2010 Board Members

Jamie Delgadillo	Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Heather Dunn	West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Karissa Feller	Zizzo Group PR & Marketing
Monika Harris	Quarles & Brady
Sherry Johnson	Assurant Health
Amy Schmidt Jones	Michael Best and Friedrich
Jeanne Kessler	Johnson Controls
Sarah Krause	Foley and Lardner
Rebecca Lawnicki	Henak Law
Chris Layden	Jefferson Wells
Karen Lemmer	Cargill
Samantha Maldonado Maldonado	Time Warner
Kate Mann	Community Volunteer
Sara Miller	Nova Systems, Inc.
Anne Nimke	Pinstripe, Inc.
Farand Pawlak	Rockwell Automation
Bobbi Polacheck	Community Volunteer
Mary Jo Trotter	Robert W. Baird
Kay Valcq	Community Volunteer
Britt Waller	Rockwell Automation
Stephanie Wesselowski	Jefferson Wells