Individual Giving

There are numbers of ways you can support the Geffen Playhouse this year, each with special privileges.
Every gift makes a difference.

Producer	$10,000
Director	$5,000
Sponsor	$3,000
Artistic Advocate*	$1,500
Education Advocate*	$1,000
Partner	$500
Associate	$250
Affiliate	$125

***LIMITED SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY***

Annual Benefits

Producer: $10,000

2 Tickets to attend all readings and workshop performances in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater during the 2008/2009 season. 4 Tickets to Geffen Playhouse mainstage opening nights — including valet parking, cocktail reception and post-show cast party. Opening nights are invitation only and tickets can not be purchased. Season-long Producer level recognition on the lobby glass wall and in the program.

Director: $5,000

2 Tickets to Geffen Playhouse mainstage opening nights — including valet parking, cocktail reception and post-show cast party. Opening nights are invitation only and tickets can not be purchased. Season-long Director level recognition on the lobby glass wall and in the program.

Sponsor: $3,000

Going to New York? Call the Development Department at 310-208-6500 x 136 and let the Geffen Playhouse be your theatrical concierge. We can secure premium house seats at other local and nation-wide theaters (subject to availability). A special poster or program autographed by the artists — a keepsake like no other (of Geffen’s choosing). Season-long Sponsor level recognition on the lobby glass wall and in the program.

Artistic Advocate: $1,500

$1,500 tax deductible gift Two tickets to the Directors’ Dialogue on January 12, 2009 featuring all the directors of our 08/09 season: Randy Arney, Gil Cates, Richard Seyd, Daniel Sullivan & Joel Zwick. Moderated by Donald Margulies* Your name or dedication engraved on a gold plaque on your subscription seat (Artistic Advocates Only)** Membership to the Marcia Israel-Curley Founders Room

Education Advocate: $1,000

$1,000 tax deductible gift Sponsors 30 students to attend a Geffen Playhouse matinee (including transportation & study guides) Gives 25 senior citizens access to customized workshops & free tickets to the theater Your name or dedication on the Herb & Beverly Gelfand Education Wall (Education Advocates Only) Membership to the Marcia Israel-Curley Founders Room

Partner: $500

Complimentary parking vouchers — one for each mainstage production Subscribers receive unlimited tickets exchanges at no additional fee (based on availability, upgrade costs not included) through the Development Department at 310-208-6500 x 136 or x 128. Season-long Partner level recognition in the program.

Associate: $250 - $499

Geffen Playhouse T-shirt — receive a voucher to claim your t-shirt with the Geffen Concierge. Season-long Associate level recognition in the program.

Affiliate: $125 - $249

Two complimentary drink vouchers for the Geffen Playhouse concession.

 

All higher categories include benefits of the previous levels unless stated otherwise. The Geffen Playhouse reserves the right to exchange a premium for one of equal or greater value.

 

OPENING NIGHT

Opening Night at the Geffen is a special event for the Los Angeles community. It brings together an audience of VIPs (Board of Directors, community leaders, artists and cultural supporters) for an evening of celebration, including pre-show cocktail reception and post-show cast party.

* Opening Night tickets cannot be purchased. Tickets are an exclusive benefit of being a donor or corporate sponsor.

For more information on enhancing your Geffen experience by becoming a donor please contact:

Danielle Bearden-Mead
Director of Individual Giving

(310) 208-6500 x136
danielle@geffenplayhouse.com