Gillespie Conference Center
53995 State Hwy 933
South Bend, IN 46637
September 16 | 6PM
Honoring: Mike Leep Sr. | Kyle Chamberlin
Individual Tickets $200/each*
Mike Leep Sr
Michael Leep, Sr. is the co-founder of the Gurley Leep Automotive Group, which has grown into one of the Midwest’s leading dealership groups with 37 franchises and more than 1,500 employees. Beyond his business success, Michael has dedicated decades to philanthropic and civic leadership throughout the Michiana region, supporting organizations focused on healthcare, education, youth development, and community service. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including President of the Automobile Dealers Association of Indiana and board positions with Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame. His contributions to business and community have earned him numerous honors, including the TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award and induction into the South Bend Community Hall of Fame.
Kyle Chamberlin
Though Kyle Chamberlin spent much of his youth on stage, he now acknowledges being best suited for roles where nobody is forced to see him. At the Civic, dating back to his first production 26 years ago, Kyle has played percussion in the orchestra, designed sets, helped with lights and sound, and served on the volunteer board of directors. By day, Kyle is the founder of Chamberlin Legal, where he provides business and real estate counsel to local organizations. Kyle is a proud alumnus of Mishawaka public schools — the ‘family business’ — and the University of Notre Dame. He is eternally thankful for the support of his wife Katie, who tolerates an always-full calendar as Kyle endeavors to experience all the South Bend region has to offer.
Aaron Nichols
South Bend Civic Theatre Executive Director
Mary Baker
South Bend Civic Theatre 2026 Board President
Soirée 2025 Photo Gallery
Become a Soirée Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
- Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 CIVIC Soirée across all event materials
- Up to twelve (12) head table seats
- Full page ad in the 2026 CIVIC Soirée Program
- Prominent recognition on CIVIC website and Soirée registration page
- Recognition in Soirée promotional and reminder emails
- Season-long recognition in the CIVIC Main Lobby from September 2026 – July 2027
- Twenty (20) tickets to a CIVIC production of your choice including a pre-show experience
$20,000
Encore Sponsor
- One (1) premier table of eight (8)
- Listing on all 2026 CIVIC Soirée materials, signage, including verbal recognition at the event
- Half page ad in the 2026 CIVIC Soirée Program
- Recognition on CIVIC website and Soirée registration page
- Inclusion in Soirée reminder emails
- Recognition in the CIVIC Main Lobby from September 2026 – July 2027
- Ten (10) tickets to a CIVIC production of your choice including a pre-show experience
$12,000
Center Stage Event Sponsor
- One (1) table of eight (8)
- Listing on all 2026 CIVIC Soirée materials, signage, including verbal recognition at the event
- Recognition on CIVIC website and Soirée registration page
- Inclusion in Soirée reminder emails
$6,000
Red Carpet Table Sponsor
- One (1) table of eight (8)
- Listing on all 2026 CIVIC Soirée materials and signage
$3,000
For sponsorships, kindly respond by August 28, 2026. For questions, please contact Aaron Nichols at aaron@sbct.org
2026 CIVIC Soirée Sponsors
LEGACY SPONSORS
Carmi and Chris Murphy | 1st Source Bank
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Gurley Leep Automotive Family
Barb and John Phair
ENCORE SPONSORS
Mary and Tim Baker
EventSys | Angela and Martin Leachman
Doug Hunt
Kyle Chamberlin
University of Notre Dame
Hayes Towers
RED CARPET SPONSORS
Janine Felder-Kahn and Matt Kahn
Holly and James Harris
*The fair market value of one CIVIC Soirée ticket is $103 per guest.
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