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Individual Giving

Benefits & Giving Levels

Exclusive Opportunities to Become More Engaged

As a donor, you will be provided with exciting opportunities to learn more about Alley Theatre and its work on stage and in the community. You will also be provided with exclusive access to meet with actors, artists, and designers, while connecting with fellow Alley Theatre donors.

Ensemble ($250 - $499)

Patrons enjoying cocktails in the Roger and Connie Plank Family Donor Greenroom.

Opportunity to receive a one-time pass to the Roger and Connie Plank Family Donor Greenroom
- Open one hour prior to Hubbard Theatre subscription season performances and during intermission
- Mingle with Alley patrons
- Enjoy a private bar with complimentary snacks and beverages
- Availability of private restrooms

Understudy ($500 - $999)

Alley Theatre crew member preparing lights for the set of Noises Off.

Invitation to an evening Behind-the-Scenes reception
- Visit with Alley Artistic and Production staff and learn how the artists and technicians bring productions to life

Cameo ($1,000 - $2,499)

Sound Director J Jumbelic demonstrating microphones to tour attendees.

Includes benefits listed for Understudy, plus:

Name recognition in printed and online donor listings

Lead ($2,500 - $4,999)

Rose Ann Aragon and Than Nguyen enjoying signature cocktails in the Roger and Connie Plank Family Donor Greenroom.

Includes benefits listed for Cameo, plus:

Access to the Roger and Connie Plank Family Donor Greenroom
- Open one hour prior to Hubbard Theatre subscription season performances and during intermission
- Mingle with Alley patrons
- Enjoy a private bar with complimentary snacks and beverages
- Availability of private restrooms

CenterStage ($5,000 - $7,499)

Director Eleanor Holdridge speaking at the CenterStage Dinner for Jane Eyre.

Includes benefits listed for Lead, plus:

Invitation to opening night CenterStage celebration for three Hubbard Season performances
- Mingle with Alley patrons and production artists over cocktails
- Enjoy a seated dinner with remarks from the show director or a noted artist
- Two guests included, additional tickets may be purchased
- Champagne toast with the cast following the opening night performance
- Valet parking on opening night
- RSVP required

Resident Actor ($7,500 - $9,999)

Playwright Sharr White speaking at the CenterStage Dinner for Pictures From Home.

Includes benefits listed for Lead, plus:

Invitation to opening night CenterStage celebration for all five Hubbard Season performances

Artistic Director’s Circle: Silver ($10,000 - $14,999)

Elsie and Les Eckert with Managing Director Dean Gladden and Special Events Senior Manager Lauryn Sanford at the annual Alley Board Holiday Party.

Includes benefits listed for Resident Actor, plus:

Invitation for two to the annual Alley Board Holiday Party in December
Invitation for two to three Artistic Director’s Circle events
- Evening cocktail receptions in private homes featuring noted artists

Artistic Director’s Circle: Gold ($15,000 - $24,999)

Rob Melrose with Anna Ziegler at an Artistic Director’s Circle for The Janeiad.

Includes benefits listed for Resident Actor, plus:

Invitation for two to the annual Alley Board Holiday Party in December
Invitation for two to three Artistic Director’s Circle events
Evening cocktail receptions in private homes featuring noted artists
- Upon request, opportunity to lunch with the Artistic Director or Managing Director

Associate Producer ($25,000 - $49,999)

Associate Producers, Amy and John Miller, with the cast of Pictures from Home, Zachary Fine, Susan Koozin, and Todd Waite.

Includes benefits listed for Artistic Director’s Circle - Gold, plus:

Opportunity to sponsor a production
Table and tickets for 10 to the opening night dinner and performance*
Recognition on the production banner, on the website, in the digital annual report, and in the digital and physical Playbill
Photo and brief profile in Alley Playbill sponsor section

Honorary Producer ($50,000 - $99,000)

Hugo E. Carbajal and Melissa Molano in Noel Coward's Private Lives

Includes benefits listed for Artistic Director’s Circle - Gold, plus:

Opportunity to sponsor a production
Table and tickets for 12 to the opening night dinner and performance*
Prime recognition on the production banner, on the website, in the digital annual report, and in the digital and physical Playbill
Prime placement of photo and brief profile in Alley Playbill sponsor section

*Upon request, an alternative date for a private dinner is available.

Producer ($100,000+)

Brandon Hearnsberger and Elizabeth Bunch in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes Mystery

Includes benefits listed for Artistic Director’s Circle - Gold, plus:

Opportunity to sponsor a production
Table and tickets for 12 to the opening night dinner and performance*
Prime recognition on the production banner, on the website, in the digital annual report, and in the digital and physical Playbill
Prime placement of photo and brief profile in Alley Playbill sponsor section

*Upon request, an alternative date for a private dinner is available.

Per IRS rules, fair market value of benefits will be assessed for the following donation levels: CenterStage $600; Resident Actor $1000; Artistic Director Circle $1000; Associate Producer; $1500; Honorary Producer, $1800; Producer $3000

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Alley Theatre recognizes its donors, who have enabled the organization to enrich the lives of thousands of Houstonians through powerful theatre experiences on stage and in the community. Please click the link below to see the most current listing of donors who have supported the Alley over the last 12 months: