Theatre Circle
For over 75 years the Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama has provided one of the nation's premier theatre programs. Its students have gone on to become some of the finest theatre artists, scholars, and teachers in the world. The lives of thousands of others have been illumined and enriched by the study and practice of theatre at IU.
Theatre Circle was founded in 1978 to promote and encourage the study and practice of theatre arts in the IU Department of Theatre and Drama and to promote an awareness of theatre throughout the community and public at large.
Theatre Circle members enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
Theatre Circle |
Associate
Producer |
$2500/year |
Benefits noted at the $1000 level PLUS:
- Announcement honoring your gift prior to each performance of a production you select.
- Six complementary tickets to a production you select.
- Your choice of a 2nd Friday night Theatre Circle dinner for eight or an opening night pre-show and intermission reception.
- Opportunity to attend one dress rehearsal to be selected in consultation with the Department Chair or the Director.
|
Benefactor |
$1000/year |
Benefits noted at the $500 level PLUS:
- Annual Lunch with the Department Chair and selected faculty and or/students.
- Reserved seating for up to six individuals at the annual Ralph L. Collins Memorial Lecture. (Example: Stephen Sondheim and Scott Simon May 2009)
- Two complementary one-time use parking passes (valid after 5pm/weekdays – upper deck Jordan lot)
|
Patron |
$500/year |
Benefits noted at the $250 level PLUS:
- Reserved seating to special events, guest artist lectures and other programs
- Two free tickets to Premiere Musical (New Work August 2010)
|
Sponsor |
$250/year |
Benefits noted at the $100 level PLUS:
- Two free guest passes to a show of your choice to introduce the magic of theatre to friends and family
|
Contributor |
$100/year |
Benefits noted at the $50 level PLUS:
- Listing in Theatre Circle Insights and STAGES (national alumni newsletter)
|
Donor |
$50/year |
- Theatre Circle Membership Button
- Acknowledgement in all eight programs for productions at the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center
- Theatre Circle Insights mailed to you 4x each season (E-mail version optional)
|
Your investment in IU students provides:
- Scholarships and awards
- Theatre Programs
- Travel for guest artists and scholars
- Travel and housing for students to professional conferences to deliver academic papers, exhibit designs, or demonstrate skills
- Ads in professional journals and broadcast media to help recruit the nation's best students
- Technical support: 2008 project- Updated assisted listening device system
- Funds for special projects including internships and hospitality events for students
The Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama, with its distinguished faculty and staff, has continually maintained the highest of academic and production standards. As a member of Theatre Circle you can help to provide the margin of excellence that will keep the Department and the education of its students among the nation's very best.
Become a part of this legacy.
Join Theatre Circle!

Annual memorial gifts may be made at all levels. A memorial gift in perpetuity may be made at the $1,000.00 level. Payroll deduction is available to IU employees. Call (812) 855-5948.
Download our brochure and join Theatre Circle today!
Theatre Circle IU Department of Theatre and Drama Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center
275 N. Jordan Ave. A300U Bloomington, IN 47405-1101
812-856-3844
pjhausma@indiana.edu
|