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Did you know that ticket sales cover only 40% of Cal Shakes’ annual operations? The lion’s share of our support comes directly from the generous giving of individuals like you.
In addition to enjoying great benefits, such as opportunities to interact with artists, special VIP treatment, and discounts offered exclusively to Cal Shakes supporters, our Members know that their dollars directly support Cal Shakes award-winning work onstage and our meaningful work in schools and communities throughout the Bay Area.
Use the link below to donate online and you will begin to enjoy the benefits of your Cal Shakes Membership right away. You may also download a donation pledge form by clicking the “donate by mail” button below, return the form with your payment to 701 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710. Or call 510.548.3422 x125, M-F, 10am-6pm to make a gift by phone.
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2008 Member Benefits
Producers’ Circle
Executive Producer $25,000+
• All the benefits below, plus
• Thank you from the stage at every performance of all four productions
• Your bio in the producers’ section of the performance program
• Title Page listing (program, website & on-site signage) for all four productions
• 8 Complimentary tickets to any performance in the 2008 season
• 4 Reserved seats at all first rehearsal Meet & Greets
Producer $10,000+
• All the benefits below, plus
• Thank you from the stage at every performance of the production you choose to sponsor
• Your bio in the producers’ section of the performance program
• Title Page listing (program, website & on-site signage) for the production you choose to sponsor
• 4 Complimentary tickets to any performance in the 2008 season
• 4 Reserved seats at a first rehearsal Meet & Greet
Patrons’ Circle
Patron $5,000+
• All the benefits below, plus
• Invitations to exclusive donor receptions and events throughout the year, where you will meet Cal Shakes artists and mingle with fellow donors
• Reserved VIP Parking when you attend a show
Director $2,500+
• All the benefits below, plus
• Reserved Picnic Tables when you attend a show
• 8 Complimentary cups of Peet’s coffee or tea at our Midsummer Night’s Café
Leading Player $1,000+
• All the benefits below, plus
• Concierge Ticket Hotline! Exclusive access to prime location house seats and priority seating when you buy, renew, or exchange
• 2 Reserved seats at a first rehearsal Meet & Greet. Mingle with the acting company and design team, then watch the very first read-through of the show
• Invitation to the Hot Chocolate Tech Rehearsal: a rare chance to watch one of the last dress/technical rehearsals before the show opens for previews
Contributors’ Circle
Stage Manager $500+
• All the benefits below, plus
• VIP Treatment: cozy blankets pre-set in your seats each time you attend a performance (and pre-placed chairs in the Terrace)
• Program listing for four shows in Cal Shakes’ Main Stage season
Supporting Cast $250+
• All the benefits below, plus
• Invitation to our Season Preview reception; a sneak peek at upcoming productions with the Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone
• Reserved seating at Inside Scoop: our popular pre-opening discussion series
• 4 Complimentary cups of Peet’s coffee or tea at our Midsummer Night’s Café
Ensemble $100+
• 15% discount on all purchases at the Bruns TheaterStore
• 10% discount on Cal Shakes theater classes for adults and youth
• $5 off single ticket purchases. (Not valid in conjunction with other discounts)
• Program listing for the first show of the season