

Sherry Vile and Tom Pembrook are retiring after devoting many years to Stages and making the organization what it is today! We hope you will join us in celebrating them and their many contributions to Stages at a casual reception:
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Hazelwood Grove Lodge at Ellison Park!
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​More details will be coming soon. Please plan to wear purple or a Hawaiian shirt!
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Would you like to volunteer to help? We could use help in the following areas:
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Planning
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Food donations
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Setup
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Serving
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Cleanup
If you would like to volunteer to help, please email your name, phone number, and how you'd like to help to cst@mjtstages.org.
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We’re putting together a surprise celebration gift for Tom Pembrook and Sherry Vile as we honor their many years at A Magical Journey Thru Stages — and we’d love your help making it unforgettable!
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Over the years, they’ve shared so many memories, laughs, shows, milestones, and magical moments with all of us. Now it’s our turn to celebrate them by creating something truly special filled with stories, photos, and video messages from the people who know them best.
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✨ HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE ✨
📖 MEMORY BOOK
We’re creating a keepsake book filled with favorite memories, funny stories, heartfelt moments, backstage adventures, and messages celebrating Sherry and Tom’s time at Stages.Have a story to share? We’d love to include it! Upload your written memory here
—or— Email your anecdote to: carolyn@mjtstages.org
📸 PHOTOS
Do you have photos of Sherry and Tom from shows, events, backstage moments, rehearsals, or celebrations? Please send them our way! Upload photos here
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🎥 VIDEO SHOUTOUTS
Help us create a heartfelt video montage! Record a short message sharing a favorite memory, funny moment, or words of appreciation for Tom, Sherry, or both. Upload your video here
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🎬 VIDEO GUIDELINES
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Please film in Landscape orientation (wide screen)
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Keep clips under ONE minute
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Feel free to be heartfelt, funny, nostalgic, or creative!
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📅 DEADLINE
Please submit all memories, photos, and videos by JUNE 30, 2026.
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Questions? carolyn@mjtstages.org
Thank you for helping us celebrate two amazing people and the immeasurable and lasting impact they’ve made for the many students that have walked through our doors! Stages would not be what it is today without them.
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