Elly Awards Ceremony FAQ
What time does the ceremony start?
The house opens at 5pm. The Youth Awards begin at 6pm; The Adult Awards begin at 8pm.
Where is the Crest Theatre located?
The theatre is located at 1013 K Street in Downtown Sacramento. It is on the light rail line.
In what order do they give out the awards?
Youth Awards are given out in this order --Education Awards by type of award, then Young People’s by type of award. The Adult Awards are given out as group by type of award for Comedy, Drama, Musical and Original Works.
How long is the entire awards ceremony?
Youth ceremony? Adult ceremony?
Entire ceremony is 3.5 hours. Youth ceremony is 1 hr 45 min. Adult ceremony is 1 hr 20 mins.
Do I have to attend both the youth and adult ceremonies?
No, your ticket is good for both ceremonies but you do not have to attend both.
What is the suggested attire?
Formal. Long dresses for women and jackets and ties for men are encouraged.
Is there a reception before or after the award ceremony?
Not at this time.
What kind of parking is available? Cost?
There e is on street and paid parking in nearby city lots.
Is there any entertainment?
Yes, there is an accompanist that plays background music and 5 musical numbers performed by nominees in the Overall Production Musical category.
Is there an intermission?
Yes, there is a 20 minute intermission.
Can I take flash photos?
Yes, flash photos are encouraged.
Are there restaurants nearby the Crest Theatre?
Yes, there are several restaurants nearby on J and K Sts. including Pyramid Brewing, Three Monkeys, Hard Rock Café, and The Cosmopolitan Café. However, many are not open on Sunday evenings past 9pm.
How much do tickets cost?
$25 general admission
$20 SARTA members and groups of 10 or more
$8 Nominees
How do I purchase tickets?
You can buy tickets online at the sarta.com website. Tickets can not be purchased from the Crest Theatre.
How will I receive my tickets once they are purchased?
Tickets orders will be filled and mailed twice a week. Please allow 7-10 days to receive your tickets in the mail. Any tickets purchased with in 7 days before the event will be available at will call.
Can I purchase my tickets at the SARTA office?
Yes, you may purchase your tickets from the SARTA office. Please call ahead to schedule a appointment time for ticket purchase during regular business hours as occasionally we must leave the office to run errands. Thank you!
Will there be tickets available at the door on the night of the event?
Yes, if there are tickets available.
Are tickets refundable?
No, tickets are not refundable.
Are these reserved seats?
No, this is an open seating event. However, a special section is reserved for nominees near the stage.
Why is there a charge for nominee tickets this year?
As the costs for this event continue to rise and our funding declines, we must pass along the costs to our attendees.
Do musical performers have to buy tickets?
Musical performers are given complimentary tickets. However, the director of the musical number is responsible for requesting the tickets and distributing them to the performers.
Do presenters have to buy tickets?
No, presenters will be given a complimentary ticket to the event.
Do Elly judges have the purchase tickets?
No each Elly judge may request two complimentary tickets.
If I am volunteering to work the event, do I need to purchase a ticket?
No, volunteers will be given a complimentary ticket.
