Donor Benefits
Annual Fund – Donor Benefits
Contributors play a huge part in Chance Theater’s success. In appreciation of their generous support, we offer a variety of benefits designed to bring you closer to the artists and the work. For more information, please contact Erika Miller at (657) 549-0499 or [email protected].
Donate Now! | Friend | Supporter | Advocate | Benefactor | Patron | Angel |
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Gift Range | $75-$149 | $150-$299 | $300-$599 | $600-$1,199 | $1,200-$2,499 | $2,500-$3,499 |
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Member E-Newsletter |
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Tax Receipt |
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Year-Long Recognition in Show Programs |
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Admission to Design Preview Parties |
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Admission to Donor Thank You Event |
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Year-long Recognition in Lobby Display |
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Dine with Founding Artists |
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Ticket to Season Bash |
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Join the Producer’s Circle or become a Program Sponsor and get more exclusive benefits like access to the dress rehearsals and much more! For more details, contact Erika C. Miller at (888) 455‐4212 or email [email protected] to send you a packet.
Program Sponsorships
Artists Fund
Help significantly increase the support to our theater artists, including directors, designers, actors, stage managers and equity contracts.
Our production artists provide an extraordinarily large subsidy to the Chance and we aim to make a meaningful contribution in hopes of offsetting this.
- Recognized at Season Bash
- Receive a signed copy of one script
- Access to attend one First Read-Through
- Complimentary Director’s Dinner tickets to one show with a guest (FMV* $80)
- Attend One Closing Party
New Works Fund
Help create a home for the hottest new voices in American Theater through our new works program, On The Radar (OTR).
Many of the plays and musicals featured in OTR have gone on to full productions in major theaters across the country, including Lincoln Center, Manhattan Theatre Club and our very own.
- Receive a signed copy of one script
- Attend Playwright Reception with a guest
- Attend Post-Reading Receptions
- Recognized at all OTR performances
- Attend Playwright’s Lunch (FMV* $60)
Education & Outreach Fund
Help to provide full scholarships to our summer youth workshop students, bring young adults to the theater through ticket sponsorships, provide free performances in the community, support other local non‐profits through ticket donations, and make theater accessible for all families through our Relaxed Performance initiative.
- Attend Speak Up student workshops
- Attend Speak Up Tech Lunch with a guest (FMV* $20)
- Observe Speak Up rehearsals
- Attend Speak Up Reception
- Recognized at all Speak Up performances
Shared Annual Fund Benefits
When you support Chance Theater as a producer, you become publicly affiliated with a theater company who is receiving both local and regional attention. While you enjoy getting up close and personal with the Chance, you are also providing vital support for the artists, the productions, the organization, and your community. For more information, please contact Erika Miller at (888) 455‐4212 or [email protected]
Donate Now! | Associate Producer | Executive Producer | Associate Season Producer | Season Sponsor | |
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Donation Level |
$5,000-$7,500 | $8,000-$10,000 | $20,000 | $35,000 | |
Opportunities |
3 Per Show | 1 Per Show | 3 Per Season | 1 Per Season | |
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Co-Host the Season Bash (Annual Awards Ceremony) |
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Take the Stage at the Annual Gala |
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Co-Host Design Preview Parties |
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Speak at First Read-Through and Closing Party |
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Speak at Director’s Dinner Events |
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Take the Stage at Season Preview Bash |
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Receive a Production Photobook |
Your Show |
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Receive a Scrapbook or Personalized Photobook |
(1) Your Show |
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Reserved Parking Space on Opening Night |
(1) Your Show |
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Special Message in Show Programs |
Your Show |
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Attend Executive Producer’s Dinner (FMV* $90 for two) |
Your Show |
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Observe Auditions |
Your Show |
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Observe Rehearsals |
Your Show |
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Access to Attend First Read-Through |
Your Show |
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Receive a Framed Photo with the Cast |
Your Show |
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Receive a Show Poster Signed by the Cast |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Receive a Signed Copy of the Script |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Attend Dress Rehearsals |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Attend Designer Runs |
Your Show |
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Get Rehearsal & Performance Reports |
Your Show |
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Complimentary Tix to Share with Friends |
(2) Your Show |
(4) Your Show |
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Director’s Dinner Tickets (FMV* $80 Per Pair) |
(2) Your Show |
(4) Your Show |
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Opening Night Tickets (FMV* $90 Per Pair) |
(2) Your Show |
(4) Your Show |
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Attend Artists’ Lunch (FMV* $60) |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Biography in Show Programs |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Featured in Lobby Video Display |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Featured in Producer’s Lobby Display |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Recognized at all Performances |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Recognized at Design Preview Parties |
Your Show |
Your Show |
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Attend Closing Parties |
Your Show |
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SHARED BENEFITS | |||||
Tax Receipt |
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Member E-Newsletter |
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Platinum Membership Benefits for 1 year |
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Recognized at Season Bash |
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Invitation to Director’s Dinners |
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Attend Design Preview Parties |
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Dine With Founding Artists (FMV* $80 for two) |
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Season Long Producer’s Circle Recognition:
Show Programs, Lobby, and Website |
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Additional Recognition:
Season Flyer, Website, Press Release, |
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*FMV = The Fair Market Value (A good faith estimate of the value of the benefits received.)