Donor Benefits
As a nonprofit organization, CTC relies on generous friends like you to help us create extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities.
When you become a CTC donor, you have access to several exclusive benefits and behind-the-scenes opportunities at our theatre throughout the season—just our way of saying thank you for your partnership and dedication to our mission!
Community Circle
Community Circle donors are those who make annual contributions of $100 to $1,999. Donors receive insider access and invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences. Center Stage Circle members, who make recurring monthly donations, also receive a few additional benefits, regardless of their annual giving amount. Click here to start your monthly gift and learn more about joining the Center Stage Circle.
Questions about your benefits? Contact Julie Erickson, Annual Fund Manager, at jerickson@childrenstheatre.org.
Friend: $100 – $249 (or $10/month)
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to purchase advanced single tickets for upcoming season before the general public
- Invitation to exclusive donor events and behind-the-scenes experiences
- Print editions of CTC’s seasonal Behind the Curtain, Beyond the Stage newsletter
Advocate: $250 – $499 (or $25/month)
All Friends benefits, plus:
- 15% discount on single tickets and Theatre Arts Training classes
- Exclusive invitation to CTC’s Season Opening Night celebration
Leader: $500 – $999 (or $50/month)
All Advocate benefits, plus:
- 25% discount on single tickets
- Recognition in CTC production programs
- Early access to Theatre Arts Training Summer Camps
- Invitations to CTC’s Opening Night Dinners
Headliner: $1,000 – $1,999 (or $100/month)
All Leader benefits, plus:
- Recognition on CTC’s donor wall in the Red Lobby
- Private backstage tour available upon request
Luminary Circle
Luminary Circle donors are those making annual gifts of $2,000 and above. Donors receive a wide variety of benefits tailored to their interests.
Questions about your benefits? Contact Vera Jane Lee, Associate Director of Development, Individual Giving, at vlee@childrenstheatre.org.
Artist: $2,000 – $4,999
All Headliner donor benefits, plus:
- Two complimentary seats at an Opening Night Dinner of your choice
- Two complimentary tickets to a CTC performance*
- Invitation to the annual Spotlight Dinner
- Invitation to Season Preview event, where you’ll learn about the inspiration for the upcoming season
Patron: $5,000 – $9,999
All Artist benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to watch a performance from backstage or from the technical booths
- Opportunity to attend a first rehearsal of a CTC production of your choice
Director: $10,000 – $24,999
All Patron benefits, plus:
- Six complimentary tickets gifted to the charity of your choice
- Opportunity to host a private cocktail hour before a performance**
Leadership Circle: $25,000+
All Director benefits, plus:
- Custom benefits package to reflect your interest
* Subject to availability. Kindly contact CTC’s Ticket Office Manager at 612.872.5181 with questions.
** Donor is responsible for food and beverage, furniture, and maintenance costs. Subject to availability.
Donor Events
Don’t miss out on the fun! As a CTC donor, you’re invited to several special events at the theatre throughout the season. Mark your calendars for these exciting events today.
Questions?
For more information about donor benefits, please contact Senior Director of External Relations, Katie Nelsen, at knelsen@childrenstheatre.org.
Donor benefits expire twelve months from the day of the donation, and are subject to change. Contributions to Children’s Theatre Company, a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent provided by law.