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Become a part of the family! Ticket sales only cover 40% of our annual expenses, which is why we rely on the generosity of people like you to help us present definitive productions of classic plays, cultivate artistic talents, develop new works, and reach new audiences. We could not do what we do without you!
We also have a convenient monthly debit program.
We offer the following benefits to our supporters as a way of saying thanks for being part of the family.
THE BIG SHOULDERS CIRCLE
These leading donors are offered insights into the creative operations of American Theater Company.
Member Benefits - $10,000 or more
- Dinner for two with the ATC Artistic Director and available ATC Ensemble Members
- Plus, all the great benefits listed below
Member Benefits - $5,000 or more
- An invitation for four to a technical rehearsal prior to a production opening. The tech rehearsal includes cocktails and a presentation by a production staff member
- Plus, all the great benefits listed below
Member Benefits - $2,500 or more
- Two complimentary tickets to Big Shoulders, including a post-show reception, and a set of signed copies of all scripts performed during the annual event
- Plus, all the great benefits listed below
THE ENSEMBLE CIRCLE
Member Benefits - $1,000 or more
- A special invitation for four to an open rehearsal or season preview event including cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet the actors, ATC’s Artistic Director, and ATC Ensemble Members
- Plus, all the great benefits listed below
THE PREVIEW CIRCLE
Member Benefits - $500 or more
- A quarterly email newsletter from ATC’s Artistic Director, giving patrons a sneak preview of behind-the-scenes news, upcoming events, and special opportunities to get involved in ATC
- Plus, all the great benefits listed below
Supporters
Member Benefits - $250 or more
- A subscription to preview, ATC's semi-annual behind-the-scenes magazine
- Plus, the great benefit listed below
FRIENDS
Member Benefits - $100 or more
- Special email invitations to ATC events, including Relatives readings
The Frontier Society
This membership society is offered once per year to a small group of twenty supporters who make designated contributions to ATC for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Frontier Society honors a living playwright, whose work ATC premieres during its season, and helps directly fund the production of the play.
Membership Contribution Levels
$1,000 Single Membership
$1,500 Couples' Membership
- Member Benefits. Members of the Frontier Society will receive:
- A members only opportunity to dine with the honored playwright, available artists, ATC's artistic director, and other society members
- A signed copy of the script and poster
- Two tickets to the Opening Night performance and post-show reception
- Four tickets to attend the show at any other time during the production run
- An invitation for four to the first rehearsal, including cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres
- An invitation for four to attend a behind the scenes technical rehearsal including a cocktail reception
- Special recognition in the program as a Frontier Society member and a co-sponsor of the production
For more information or to donate over the phone, please contact Mercedes Rohlfs at (773) 929-5009.
You may fax or mail the monthly contribution form to:
Mercedes Rohlfs
Development Director
American Theater Company
1909 West Byron Street
Chicago, IL 60613
Fax: 773-929-5171