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Donor Benefits

Sterling Wilson

Board member, Sterling Wilson, poses with actors before his walk-on role in Sweeney Todd. Photo: Team Photogenic

Our Annual Fund donors are vital to the mission of The 5th Avenue Theatre: to PRODUCE Broadway-caliber shows, ensure the future of musical theater with PRE-BROADWAY productions and ENRICH thousands of young lives with the experience of musical theater in their schools. With your help, we will ensure that The 5th Avenue Theatre will remain a VIBRANT part of the downtown Seattle community for years to come.

Each of our individual giving levels offer donors a menu of benefits designed to enhance your theater going experience. These benefits are just some of the many ways we say “Thank You” to our supporters for valuing The 5th.

Friend $100+

  • One-time guest pass to our Producer’s Club Lounge for pre-show and intermission refreshments and relaxation
  • Recognition in at least one edition of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s newsletter and in the online edition of our Honor Roll of Donors on our website.
  • Listing in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s 2009-2010 Annual Report

Sponsor $250+

The above plus… (FMV: $10)
  • A voucher for a show poster of your choice from the 2009-2010 season (based on availability)
  • VIP seating and a pre-show reception at each of our Spotlight Night events, unveiling a behind-the-scenes look at our exceptional productions (limit four tickets per Spotlight Night)
  • An invitation to a private backstage tour of The 5th Avenue Theatre
  • Prominent Listing on the Donor Wall in the Mezzanine

Patron $500+

The above, plus… (FMV:$40)
  • Prominent season-long recognition in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s program
  • Personal assistance with ticket exchanges through our Development Office (limit two productions per season)

Producer’s Club $1000+

The above, plus… (FMV:$100) OUR MOST POPULAR LEVEL!!!
  • Season-long membership for you and a guest to the Producer’s Club Lounge, our private lounge reserved exclusively for donors and board members to enjoy refreshments and relaxation pre-show and at intermission. The Lounge boasts private washrooms, an appetizer and dessert menu as well as a fully-stocked bar
  • Invitations to exclusive events such as orchestra rehearsals
  • Prominent Listing on the Donor Wall in the Mezzanine and in the Producer’s Club Lounge

Executive Producer’s Club $1,500.00+

The above, plus… (FMV:$125)
  • Invitation to the Season Preview Party at the Fairmont Hotel- be the first to hear what the 2010-2011 season holds!!!
  • Invitation to the annual garden party at former Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon’s home
  • Rare opportunity for you and your favorite dance partner to learn some of Broadway’s best moves at a dance workshop led by one of our top-notch performers.
  • NEW! An invitation to attend our annual pre-show dinner at The Fairmont Hotel with Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong (Show TBD)

Artist’s Circle $2,500.00+

The above, plus… (FMV:$150)
  • Show poster autographed by the artists – a keepsake like no other!
  • An exclusive opportunity to attend the first read through at a rehearsal during the 2009-2010 season and meet the cast and crew
  • Personalized handling of your UPGRADE REQUESTS for your 2010-2011 subscription renewal
  • NEW! The 5th Avenue will donate two tickets to a charitable organization of your choice for their annual fundraising event. (Show and dates subject to the discretion of The 5th Avenue)

Director’s Circle $5,000.00+

The above, plus… (FMV:$500)
  • The coveted opportunity to host a dinner for up to 10 people on the historic 5th Avenue stage (date mutually agreed upon)
  • Personal assistance with New York ticketing. See your favorite Broadway shows from the BEST seats in the house
  • Invitation for two to all closing night parties of the season- an exciting gathering where you can meet and mingle with the cast and crew
  • NEW! Spend a day on the road with our Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company!

Executive Producer’s Circle $10,000+

The above, plus… (FMV:$750)
  • The coveted opportunity to host a dinner for up to 20 people on the historic 5th Avenue stage (date mutually agreed upon)
  • Two complimentary tickets to A Night at the 5th, the Theatre’s annual fundraising gala, held in the spring of 2010
  • Two complimentary tickets to a Broadway musical (subject to availability, not available during May, June and December)
  • An opportunity to co-sponsor a mainstage production at The 5th Avenue
  • NEW- A complimentary performance by The Daffodils (the 5th Avenue’s newest singing sensation) at your next dinner or work party

Please contact the Development Department for the benefits for gifts of $20,000 and higher.

** For further details and complete schedule of events, please contact our Development Department.
FMV= Fair Market Value