Time & Location
May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Perch Rooftop Garden, 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Talent Knows No Borders. Opportunity Should Not Either.
Every year, Croatia produces remarkable young people — gifted singers, scientists, engineers, and artists — whose potential far exceeds the resources available to them. The Histrion Foundation exists to close that gap, one person at a time.
You may have heard of Roko Blažević. At 19, he represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest, captivating audiences across Europe. What fewer people know is that when he was accepted to the Los Angeles College of Music, the scholarship he earned only covered part of the cost. The Histrion Foundation helped make the rest possible. Today, Roko is studying Vocal Performance in Los Angeles — and on May 21st, 2026, he will host our Annual Gala at the Perch Rooftop Garden in Downtown LA, giving back to the very community that believed in him.
That is the Histrion story. We find talent. We remove the barriers. And we watch what happens next.
This year's gala takes place in the spirit of Croatian Heritage Month — a time when Los Angeles celebrates Croatian culture and community at its finest. The Consulate General of Croatia in Los Angeles is proud to support the evening, with Consul General Renee Pea personally leading guests through an exclusive Croatian wine tasting. But make no mistake: this is a Histrion Foundation event, driven by one purpose — and every dollar raised goes directly toward the next Roko, whoever and wherever they may be.
Join us. Because the dream is always worth it.
About the Event Join us for a special evening featuring Renee Pea, Consul General of Croatia in Los Angeles, as our special guest — personally guiding guests through an exclusive Croatian wine tasting experience. The event will be hosted by Roko Blažević, the Croatian pop singer and Eurovision representative.
Education can transform a young person's life. All profits from this event will support talented youth in Croatia by funding scholarships for university education in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Zaklada Histrion, our sister foundation formed in Croatia, exists solely to support and provide financial assistance for gifted students.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $150 per person — your ticket is your donation. Includes a full buffet and guided Croatian wine tasting. This is a tax deductible contribution to Histrion Foundation programs.
VIP TICKET: $250 per person — includes everything in General Admission plus a curated gift box featuring a collection of premium, gourmet products from Croatia — you will not be disappointed! This is a tax deductible contribution to Histrion Foundation programs.
TICKET/DONATION/SILENT AUCTION: Tickets for the event can be purchased through the Givebutter platform where, if you are not able to attend the event in person, you can still support the cause by making a donation or by placing a silent auction bid. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to support Histrion Foundation students. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED by Histrion Foundation founders Greys Sosic and Sylvano Doddick. Donations are tax deductible.
Event Schedule:
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Social hour with full buffet and Croatian wine tasting
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Silent auction
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Introduction of Histrion Foundation and its projects
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Live performance and hosting by Roko Blažević
We'd love for you to join us — dress code is cocktail attire. If you cannot join us that night, please consider donating $50 or more. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED by Histrion Foundation founders Greys Sosic and Sylvano Doddick. Donations are tax deductible.
Schedule
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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 4 hours Histrion Foundation Annual Gala Perch Rooftop Garden, Downtown Los Angeles