Annual Fund
Make your investment in the next 30 years of musical theatre excellence by joining the North Carolina Theatre Annual Fund. Enjoy great donor benefits at every level along with the tax benefit of supporting your local, non-profit, professional regional theatre!
Contributions to North Carolina Theatre
Maintain the artistic excellence on our main stage. Provide first-rate education programming. Ensure the growth and vitality of the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory. Support the employment of local performers, musicians, crew and staff.
Diversify our season line-up by allowing us to be less reliant on unpredictable ticket income. Call the North Carolina Theatre Development Department at 919-831-6941 x6946 or email mdoerner@nctheatre.com .
Click here to download the pledge form.

Cast of Cinderella. Photo: Curtis Brown Photography
Levels of Support
CHORUS: $100-$249
- Listing in playbill
- Special ticket offers
SUPPORTING ROLE: $250-$499
Benefits above plus:
- Complimentary parking for all shows
PATRON: $500-$900
Benefits above plus:
- (4) dress rehearsal passes for select shows
- Backstage Tour by special arrangement with the Development Department
- Join the Patron lever at $500 with a 3-year pledge and be invited to the Backer's Club at your next show!
BACKER'S CLUB: $1,000-$1,499 one-year membership; $750 for a three-year membership
Benefits above plus:
- Priority renewal
- Personalized assistance with preferred seating
- Backer's Club VIP reception pre-show and during intermission
- Join the Backer's Club for $750 with a 2-year pledge, and you save $500
LEADING ROLE: $1,500-$2,499
Benefits above plus:
- VIP benefits (complimentary parking and reception) for (2) additional guests
- Backstage with NC Theatre - special event to meet and greet the cast of one musical featuring exclusive backstage tour, upbeat performances and unforgettable reception (Monday, October 8, 2012)
STARRING ROLE: $2,500-$4,999
Benefits above plus:
- Invitation to select private receptions and opening night cast parties
DIRECTOR ROLE: $5,000-$9,999
Benefits above plus:
- Walk-on role during one performance and backstage tour with President & CEO
PRODUCER ROLE: $10,000+
Benefits above plus:
- Invitation to NYC to see the casting process at private auditions
*Please call Melanie Doerner, Development Director at 919-831-6941 x 6946 or mdoerner@nctheatre.com to join the Annual Fund!
Does your company have a matching gift program? If so, you can increase the impact of your gift to North Carolina Theatre! Many companies including GlaxoSmithKline, IBM and Progress Energy offer employees the opportunity to double their gifts to nonprofit organizations like North Carolina Theatre. For a complete list of the companies that make matching gifts, click here.
Call Donna Mullins at 919-831-6941 x6941 or email dmullins@nctheatre.com for more information!
Play a role on our stage.
Your contribution ensures that the show goes on after the curtain comes down!
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Photo Credit: Curtis Brown Photography Actors/Actresses: Cast of Dreamgirls






