Join us for this special edition CEO Dinner where we will be dining in the Hanna Salon at Playhouse Square. The event will also feature a tour of the Hanna Theater. Seating is limited - grab your spot while they last!

The CEO Dinner series is one of the organization's longest standing institutions. Professional Members have the opportunity to join local C-suite and high level executive leaders for a private dinner. These events are intentionally limited to 10-20 people so everyone has a chance to listen, learn, share and grow together through honest discussion. The speakers represent a wide range of companies and industries, both big and small. Cost to attend is $30, which includes dinner (make your own taco/fajita bar) and non-alcoholic beverages. Note that alcohol will not be available for this event, but water and soft drinks will be provided.

Not currently a Professional Member? You can join on a monthly plan in order to attend this event and see if membership is the right fit for you!

About the CEO

Sara Bruner is the Producing Artistic Director for Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, leading all three companies through a one-of-a-kind, nationally recognized producing model. A visionary arts leader, she brings exceptional expertise in organizational growth, budgeting, contract negotiation, fundraising, audience development and educational programming. In 2024, Sara was appointed to the President’s Council for the Arts and Humanities in recognition of her national impact on the arts, and in 2025, she represented the consortium internationally at the Shakespeare Theatre Association conference.

A recipient of the 2018 Princess Grace Award, Sara draws on nearly 25 years of professional theater experience, including five seasons with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She holds an Executive MBA from Boise State University, where she also teaches communication strategy and executive presence in the Executive MBA program. A committed advocate for LGBTQ+ representation and mentorship, Sara continues to shape a more inclusive, forward-thinking future for the American theater.