1. art and entertainment

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU
Each year, Overture offers more than twice as many free and low-cost performances and events than ticketed, mainstage
performances. Overture’s community and educational programs cost over $1 million each year and reach nearly 200,000
children, older adults, local artists, people with lower incomes and other area residents each season. These free and low-cost
programs are key to opening the doors to the creative, cultural and personal benefits of the arts for people who might
otherwise be left out. But we depend on you to help make this possible.
Your contributions help us...
Support our free and low cost community programs like Kids in the Rotunda, International Festival and
the Tommy Awards
Provide stability and sustainability for Overture’s long term success
Maintain the home for our performances, community events and the activities of other local arts organizations
PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBERTODAY. YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT PROVIDES FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Education
School-day and free weekend performances for students, educational resource guides, workshops and other programming
for children, families and educators that integrates a diverse range of art forms into all levels of academic, cultural, aesthetic
and personal development.
Diversity
Performances, festivals, exhibitions, artist residencies and other programming that explores the rich variety of cultures and art
forms within our region and around the world.
Community
Free performances, exhibitions, artist talk-backs, ticket subsidies, accessibility services and other programming that provides
access to the arts for all segments of our community and facilitates community expression by providing opportunities for
local artists.
BECOME A MEMBER NOW
Subsidize a ticket, open a child’s eyes, join in a cultural celebration, or just enjoy the arts...all with your Overture Centter
membership. The exciting, uplifting, and transformational power of the arts is yours to give.
There are three easy ways to become an Overture Center member:
Join online at overturecenter.org/support
Mail a contribution by check or credit card directly to Overture Center, 201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Join by phone or learn more by contacting Carolyn Hahn, Director of Annual and Planned
Giving, at 608.258.4142 or [email protected]
Net proceeds solely benefit Overture Center for the Arts and its programs. Contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about being an Overture donor.
AS OUR WAY OF SAYING THANKS, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO OUR MEMBERS:
Patron – $50-$99
Email invitation to purchase tickets in advance of the general public
Member newsletter and periodic email updates
Supporter – $100-$499
All of the above, plus
Recognition in Overture’s Annual Report to the Community
Access to the Donor Lounge before Overture Presents and Broadway shows in Overture Hall
Preferred handling of subscription and individual ticket orders
Chorus – $500-$1,249
All of the above, plus
Invitations to Audubon Room pre-show receptions for select shows
Access to Ticket Office Donor Hotline - phone fees waived
Artist – $1,250-$4,999
All of the above, plus
Invitation for two to meet and greets with artists
Invitation for two to our annual Take the Stage Dinner *
Cameo – $5,000-$9,999
All of the above, plus
Special invitation for four to a Broadway Cast Party
Lead – $10,000-$24,999
All of the above, plus
50% discount on rental of Promenade Lounge, subject to availability *
Limelight – $25,000-$49,999
All of the above, plus
Limelight Level Annual Luncheon for two with Overture’s President & CEO, Ted DeDee *
Benefactor – $50,000 and above
At this premier level of giving, you not only enjoy all the above benefits, you will also have access to other customized
Concierge benefits to fit your interests and needs as mutually agreed upon
Most importantly, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your support is critical to the continuation and expansion of
our mission: Overture Center for the Arts enriches the lives of individuals and the community by creating, encouraging and
catalyzing extraordinary experiences.
*Gifts to Overture Center are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Benefits marked with an asterisk have a fair market value and affect the deductibility
of gifts. Check with your financial advisor for details regarding your eligibility to receive these benefits if you make your gift through a donor-advised fund or
private foundation.
If you’d like to waive your donor benefits, please insert a note with your gift, or call Carolyn Hahn at 608.258.4142 or email [email protected]. Waiving
benefits does not affect subscriber seating or priority points.
Benefits are good for one year from date of your initial donation. Ticketing and other benefits apply only to Broadway and Overture Presents performances, not
events presented by outside promoters or resident organizations. In addition to current donor level, priority in ticket order processing is also determined by years
of donating, years of subscribing, status of an active volunteer, and the date the order was received. For subscription orders, the number of shows in the order is
also a factor.
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