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Dear Patron of the Arts,
Theatres around the world experienced devastating, long term effects from the pandemic from financial ruin, to loss of staff, volunteers, and pre-existing support being divided amongst their respective communities.
Many performance venues did not make it to see their 2022 season. At the Carlisle Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts center, we are proud to have re-opened our doors in August of 2021, re-establishing film, live theatre, concerts, & events to the public with more excitement than ever before.
We experienced an income loss of more than 75% over the course of the pandemic.
Our small staff & volunteer base worked tirelessly through the closure to bring unique virtual offerings, from social distant & radio theatre to streaming films, and online contests.
Our society turned to the arts during the closure to simply survive. Online music and streaming services skyrocketed, reminding us that much like during the Great Depression, the arts continue to be fundamentally valuable to not just patrons of the arts, but to all humans alike.
Today, we are re-announcing our FRIENDS OF THE CARLISLE THEATRE campaign, with new ways to donate & support your local 83-year-old historical theatre. By becoming a friend, you will not only be a valuable part of keeping the theatre alive, but you will receive pre-sale opportunities, exclusive emails with the most up-to-date performances before they are announced to the general public, and perks depending on your donation tier.
For those who have continued your FRIENDS OF THE CARLISLE THEATRE donations throughout the year, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please see the next page for all the ways to contribute, and to learn about our organization.
Thank you for helping us continue new, educational, and exciting opportunities for all ages on our historical stage.
Ashley Byerts
Artistic Director
Friends of the Theatre Donation Tiers
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$1000 or More
Make a donation of this amount and receive:
- (1) complimentary “Hollywood on High” (HOH) film patron pass, which provides 10 HOH admission tickets & 10 popcorn vouchers, a social media post, plus website acknowledgment.
- (4) complimentary “Players on High” (POH) live theatre tickets in a reserved row to the show(s) of your choice.
- Name listed in program for all in-house programs for the season.
$500 - $999
Make a donation of this amount and receive:
- (4) complimentary “Hollywood on High” (HOH) admission tickets with (4) free small popcorn vouchers, a social media post, plus website acknowledgment.
- (2) complimentary “Players on High” (POH) live theatre tickets in a reserved row to the show(s) of your choice.
- Name listed in program for all in-house programs for the season.
$250 - $499
Make a donation of this amount and receive:
- (4) complimentary “Hollywood on High” (HOH) admission tickets.
- Website acknowledgment for the season.
- Name listed in program for all in-house programs for the season.
$100 - $249
Make a donation of this amount and receive:
- (2) complimentary “Hollywood on High” (HOH) admission tickets.
- Website acknowledgment for the season.
Under $100
Make a donation of this amount and receive:
- Website acknowledgment for the season.
How Can I Become a Friend of the Carlisle Theatre?
ONLINE:
You can donate in your name, on behalf of someone, or anonymously.
CHECK BY MAIL:
Please address your checks to “Carlisle Theatre”, with memo “Friends of the Theatre 2023/2024”. Checks can be mailed to our box office at:
44 W. High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
BOX OFFICE:
Stop by during our weekly box office hours to make a donation with a check, credit/debit card, or cash.
For those individuals that itemize: The CARES Act lifted the prior 60% cap on annual contributions. Individuals may now deduct 100% of their adjusted gross income for cash gifts contributed to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. For contributions to private foundations, the prior deduction rules remain.
For those individuals that do not itemize: The CARES Act introduced a new above-the-line deduction applying to cash contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations of up to $300. The deduction will apply to those contributions made in 2020 and will be claimed on tax forms next year.
For corporations: The CARES Act lifted the prior 10% cap on deductions for cash contributions. Corporations may now deduct up to 25% of the corporation’s taxable income for cash contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. For contributions to private foundations, the prior deduction rules remain.
Support the Carlisle Theatre
Arts are Alive in Central PA
Carlisle Theatre
Live Theatre Sponsorship Tiers
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$250: The Props Master
Sponsor props for a show and receive:
- 2 complimentary tickets to the show of your choice.
- Your name listed in the program under your tier for the season.
$500: The Costume Designer
Sponsor costume pieces & designer for a show and receive:
- 2 complimentary tickets to the show of your choice.
- Quarter page ad in the program under your tier for the season.
$1,000: The Stage Manager
Sponsor stage management positions for a show and receive:
- 4 complimentary tickets to the show(s) of your choice.
- Half page ad listed in the program under your tier for the season.
- Website logo listed in ad.
$2,500: The Set Designer
Sponsor set materials & build for a show and receive:
- 6 complimentary tickets to the show(s) of your choice.
- A full-page ad in the program under your tier for the season.
- Website logo listed in ad.
- Shadowbox promotion for the season.
$5,000: The Technical Director
Sponsor a technical element & designer for a show and receive:
- 2 complimentary tickets to each show.
- Full-page ad in the program under your tier for the season.
- Website logo listed in ad.
- Shadowbox promotion for the season.
- Promotional materials hosted in lobby for the season.
$10,000: The Producer
Be a head sponsor for a show and receive:
- 2 complimentary reserved seating tickets to each show.
- 2 page ad spread in the program under your tier for the season.
- Website logo listed in ad.
- Shadowbox promotion for the season.
- Logo on all marketing
- Name on marquee for selected show.
Email us at [email protected] to make your donation and receive your perks.
Thank you for supporting the arts at our non-profit theatre!
