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.
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 allowing you to mingle with other Alley donors. This lounge includes a private bar with complimentary snacks and beverages as well as two private restrooms.
Understudy ($500 - $999)
Alley Theatre crew member preparing lights for the set of Noises Off.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Invitation to One Exclusive Private Reception and Technical Rehearsal
Join us for a Private Reception and Technical Rehearsal, including a reception, light bites, and discussion with Alley Theatre’s Artistic Staff
Cameo ($1,000 - $2,499)
Sound Director J Jumbelic demonstrating microphones to tour attendees.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Name recognition in printed and online donor listings
Invitation to tour the Alley Theatre Production Center
Go beyond the stage during this special, small group tour.
Lead ($2,500 - $4,999)
Rose Ann Aragon and Than Nguyen enjoying signature cocktails in the Roger and Connie Plank Family Donor Greenroom.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Access to the Roger and Connie Plank Family Donor Greenroom
Open one hour prior to Hubbard Theatre subscription season performances and during intermission allowing you to mingle with other Alley donors. This lounge includes a private bar with complimentary snacks and beverages as well as two private restrooms.
CenterStage ($5,000 - $7,499)
Director Eleanor Holdridge speaking at the CenterStage Dinner for Jane Eyre.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Invitation to Opening Night Center Stage Celebrations for three (3) Hubbard Season Performances:
- Valet parking on opening night
- Opening night dinner: Mix & mingle with other Alley patrons and production artists over cocktails followed by an elegant, seated dinner and special remarks from the show director or a noted artist. (RSVP required, 2 guests included, additional tickets may be purchased)
- Champagne toast with the cast following the opening night performance.
2025-2026 Season Opening Nights:
The Da Vinci Code – September 24, 2025
Real Women Have Curves – January 28, 2026
Misery – June 3, 2026
Resident Actor ($7,500 - $9,999)
Playwright Sharr White speaking at the CenterStage Dinner for Pictures From Home.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Invitation to Opening Night CenterStage Celebrations for all five (5) Hubbard Season Performances
- Valet Parking on opening night
- Opening Night Dinner: Mix & mingle with other Alley patrons and production artists over cocktails followed by a seated dinner and special remarks from the show director or a noted artist. (Reservations required, 2 guests included, additional tickets may be purchased)
- Champagne toast with the cast following the opening night performance
2025-2026 Season Opening Nights:
The Da Vinci Code – September 24, 2025
Real Women Have Curves – January 28, 2026
The Importance of Being Earnest – March 11, 2026
August Wilson’s Fences – April 22, 2026
Misery – June 3, 2026
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.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Invitation to the annual Alley Board Holiday Party
Invitation to three (3) Artistic Directors Circle events:
Intimate and educational gatherings featuring noted artists
The Body Snatcher – October 6, 2025
Real Women Have Curves – January 26. 2026
Dear Alien – May 11, 2026
Artistic Director’s Circle: Gold ($15,000 - $24,999)
Rob Melrose with Anna Ziegler at an Artistic Director’s Circle for The Janeiad.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Opportunity to lunch with 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.
All of the above listed benefits, plus:
Opportunity to sponsor a production of your choice.
Table and tickets for ten (10) to the opening night dinner event for the performance of your sponsored production
Recognition in the Alley Theatre’s digital and physical Playbill
Photo and brief profile in the Alley Playbill sponsor section
Recognition on the Alley Theatre website
Recognition in the Alley Theatre digital annual report
Support Alley Theatre
For more information on ways to give, including bequests, donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities and retirement assets, please contact Alley Theatre Development Department at development@alleytheatre.org or 713.315.3326.
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:
