Fashion, elegance, art and a little bit of mystery came together as a magical potion for the annual showstopping event Pick Your Poison, supporting Broadway Dreams. As guests arrived at Clementine, the parade of fashion was overshadowed only by the incredible masks on display. As with last year, guests of the event donned their masquerade best to enjoy cocktails and an evening of delicious cuisine by Flavor Catering — all to benefit an important cause.

The first vignette of the evening included a “phantom of the opera” at the organ as a troupe of artists performed interpretive dance. Later, pop-up performances began throughout the venue to surprise and delight guests — all treats, no tricks. As the evening progressed, Adam Sansiveri took to the stage to talk about the important work Broadway Dreams does. The organization was founded in 2006 with a mission to “provide youth and young adults of all socioeconomic backgrounds with performance training, life skills building and mentorship opportunities from the entertainment industry’s most distinguished talents.” Adam reminded the revelers that while Nashville is the latest city the organization added to its roster, Broadway Dreams is the preeminent performing arts education organization in the world. Just by being in the room, guests were “celebrating the transformational power of the performing arts in the Nashville community,” he added.

The evening had other surprises in store for guests, including a fantastic live auction. The auction featured experiences like a private dinner at Kisser; an escape to Savannah, Georgia; tickets to Saturday Night Live with dinner at Nobu; and much more. Everyone in the room was ready for some audience participation when Tim Ozgener and Max Goldberg took the stage for a little friendly competition. Guests were asked which of the gentlemen was wearing their favorite mask. After much raucous cheering, it was clear Tim was the winner. Finally, Belmont University student and Broadway Dreams scholarship recipient Ashlynn Sherice performed “Caught Out in the Rain” to a stunned audience, bringing home the impact the organization has on young people who dream of lives in theater.