The 2nd Annual Debt Gala takes 2024 by storm in the light rain
You did it!
You served looks AND served the community. We were blown away by the incredible outfits and energy of every person who showed up to have a great time and to help fundraise for Debt Collective and Dollar For. Two incredible organizations dedicated to eradicating medical debt and building a world where people aren’t bankrupted due to healthcare costs.
Photos from our photographers can be found in the links below and will be updated throughout the week. Please enjoy, post, share and don't forget to tag @thedebtgala and your talented photographers JT Anderson, Sam Cashell, and Madeline Saintsing!
JT Anderson @jtcanshoot
Sam Cashell @samcashellcinematica
Madeline Saintsing (code 8433) @saintsingin_in_therain
And make sure to check out press here from NYTimes, Associated Press, Slate and Pix11!
We’ll see you next year on May 4th, 2025!
Monday, May 6th, 2024 is the date of the 74th Met Gala.
Sunday, May 5th, 2024, is the date of the Second Annual Debt Gala.
The Debt Gala includes a sensational red carpet, incredible performances, and a raucous after-show dance party.
And, most importantly, all proceeds will raise money for The Debt Collective and Dollar For.
It all goes down at The Bell House in Brooklyn.
4:30 pm VIP Red Carpet + VIP Open Bar
5:00 pm Red Carpet
6:00 pm Performances
8:00 pm Dance Party
What to expect…
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A fashion event and benefit show for The Debt Collective and Dollar For.
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A red carpet with incredible outfits designed to our one-of-a-kind theme “Sleeping Baddies: Slumber Party” followed by a killer show featuring some of New York’s finest performers from the world of comedy, drag, and music. Stick around after the show for the Debt Ball, the dance party celebration.
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COMEDY
Chanel Ali (Comedy Central)
Chloe Radcliffe (The Tonight Show)
Joyelle Nicole Johnson (Peacock)
Momo (New York Comedy Festival)
TaTa Sherise (The Drew Barrymore Show)
Tina Friml (Just for Laughs)
DRAG
Chola Spears
Issa Dragon
MUSIC
The L Train Brass Band (35 pieces!)
Dance Party with DJ Arra!
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Sunday May 5th, 2024
4:30pm Red Carpet
6pm Performances
8pm Debt Ball Dance Party
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Naturally, The Debt Gala has a theme. This year’s is Sleeping Baddies: Slumber Party.
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The Bell House in Brooklyn, a gorgeous venue with a killer ballroom (and food and drink available for purchase!)
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We would love to chat! Email us at debtgala@gmail.com
Meet the Team
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Amanda Corday
CO-FOUNDER
Amanda is an actor based out of NYC and LA. She was recently featured on the TV series “FBI: Most Wanted” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” You can see her in Ray Romano’s directorial debut film Somewhere In Queens, the upcoming feature Fresh Kills, or performing sketch comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade. Say hello on her website here!
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Tom Costello
CO-FOUNDER
Tom is a director, writer and producer. Most recently, he was the Associate Director of the Broadway production of American Buffalo. He is directing two world premieres at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe with his company Brooklyn Bottling Company. He is a former Drama League Directing Fellow and is a member of Ensemble Studio Theatre.
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Molly Gaebe
CO-FOUNDER
Molly is a comedian, writer, and co-founder of Rubbish Comedy, a comedy school and performance collective. She is a writer and performer at Abortion Access Front, a reproductive rights organization that uses comedy to expose anti-choice extremists. She performs regularly in Ten Bones Theater Company’s ‘Entirely From Memory’ improvised movie series.
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Adam Gold
PRODUCER
Adam Gold is a talent manager and comedy producer based in NYC. Recently, he co-produced Mike Birbiglia’s Broadway Show, "The Old Man & The Pool” and produced and co-wrote “Indolent Allen,” an animated series for Adult Swim. You can check out the rest of his NYC live shows here.
Debt Gala Advisory Council
Dalí Adekunle - Kate Blumm - Rory Byrne
Mary Canter - Nicole Daniels - Ben Furnas - Allison Gould
Chrysalis Kendall - Stephane Magloire - Laura Zlatos
Can’t attend but want to support?
The Debt Gala is proud to be supporting The Debt Collective and Dollar For as non-profits dedicated to economic justice through medical debt relief and advocacy. Even if you can’t be there, you can still support these causes using the button below.
