Premiere Giving Circles
As a member of Victory Gardens Theater’s Premiere Giving Circles, you play a crucial leadership role in the development of new plays for the national and international stage.
Victory Gardens is the proud recipient of the prestigious Tony Award in recognition of artistic excellence and our unwavering commitment to new plays. Just as this distinction honors our mission, your membership in these Premiere Giving Circles showcases your belief in the importance of creating new work.
VGT gratefully offers members of our Premiere Giving Circles exclusive benefits throughout the theater season that bring donors close the art and the artists. Through events like rehearsals, backstage tours, and the Playwrights Salon we invite you behind-the-scenes of the world premiere play-making process.
DIRECTORS’ CIRCLE
($1,000 – $1,999)
(Value of goods and services: $75)
- The benefits of Designers’ Circle, plus:
- An exclusive, complimentary invitation for two to VGT’s annual Celebration Dinner with key members of the Artistic and Management staff
- An exclusive invitation for two to one Opening Night performance and post-play reception with the artists
- An exclusive invitation for two to observe a private working rehearsal of one VGT production in the Prince Rehearsal Room
- Complimentary pre-show valet parking at the Biograph for three productions of your choice
- Discounts on Prince Rehearsal/Events Room rental packages
- An listing on VGT’s Annual Fund Donor Board at the Biograph for one year
PLAYWRIGHTS’ CIRCLE
($2,000 – $4,999)
(Value of goods and services: $250)
- The benefits of Directors’ Circle, plus:
- Two complimentary subscriptions to VGT’s mainstage season at the Biograph, redeemable for any subscription series, including “sold old” Opening Nights
- An exclusive invitation for two to a Playwrights’ Salon with select VGT playwrights
- An exclusive invitation for two to each Opening Night performance and post-play reception with the artists
- Complimentary pre-show valet parking at the Biograph
- Buy-one-get-one-free offer for single tickets to any Fresh Squeezed series event
- Personalized concierge service to purchase house seats for any VGT mainstage production
PRODUCERS’ CIRCLE
($5,000 – $9,999)
(Value of goods and services: $250)
- The benefits of Playwrights’ Circle, plus:
- An invitation for you and your family to take a private behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Biograph Theater, new home of VGT, lead by Artistic Director Dennis Začek and Managing Director Marcelle McVay
- Acknowledgement from the stage prior to one performance of a production of your choice
- The opportunity to host a private pre- or post-show reception at VGT for up to 10 guests with a guest artist (donor responsible for catering, if applicable)
ANGELS’ CIRCLE
($10,000 – $14,999)
(Value of goods and services: $350)
- The benefits of Producers’ Circle, plus:
- The opportunity to receive credit for your gift towards the VGT mainstage production of your choice, including the recognition line “NAME OF SHOW is supported in part by YOUR NAME” on the program page of Chicagoplays (NOTE: printing schedule permitting; such recognition to be listed after any sponsors’ names; subject to existing sponsor requirements)
- An invitation for up to eight guests to attend the Opening Night performance and post-play reception with the artists of your production
- Ten complimentary tickets for your use at any time during the regular run of your production
- A private dining experience with an artist associated with your production
- An autographed script and framed poster from your VGT production by a member of the Playwrights Ensemble
TONY CIRCLE
($15,000 and above)
(Value of goods and services: $400)
- The benefits of Angels’ Circle, plus:
- An invitation for two to attend the Artistic Director’s Annual Dinner at an exclusive location
- You or your company’s bio in the production section of Chicagoplays program for a single production of your choice (NOTE: printing schedule permitting; subject to existing sponsor requirements)
- Victory Gardens Theater will work with you to tailor a performance experience for you and your associates, providing exclusive access to the artists and play development process over and above the previously described slate of benefits (NOTE: subject to artists’ and facility schedules, as well as existing sponsor requirements)
All donations to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible less the value of any goods or services.
For gifts under $1,000 please select the following link to The Annual Fund.
MATCHING GIFTS
Stretch your gift to the next level! Numerous employers will match charitable donations made by their current or former employees. Check with your human resources department to see if they can help increase your gift to Victory Gardens!
HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS
Donations made in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one are lovely gestures in lieu of a more traditional gift. Victory Gardens Theater will send a card on your behalf notifying the honoree or family of the honoree that a donation has been made in his/her name, and you will receive a receipt for a tax deduction.
DONATION METHODS
It is now possible to make a donation to Victory Gardens Theater online! Simply click “DONATE NOW” to make a secure credit card donation of any amount. VGT also accepts checks (made payable to Victory Gardens Theater) Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Mailing address:
Victory Gardens Theater
Attn: Development Office
2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773.549.5788
GIFTS OF STOCK
Victory Gardens gratefully accepts gifts of appreciated stock. When making a stock transfer, please notify the VGT Development Office at 773.549.5788 to ensure proper recognition of your gift.
Gifts of stock can be transferred to:
Robert W. Baird & Co.
DTC #547
Victory Gardens Theater A/C 1424-3790 (for donations to the Annual Fund)
Victory Gardens Theater A/C 3375-0252 (for donations to the Expanding Horizons Capital Campaign)
For physical deliveries, mail to:
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Attn: Cassandra Williams
222 W. Monroe Street, Suite 220
Chicago, IL 60606
For additional information about individual gifts to the Annual Fund, please contact Kate Oczkowski,Director of Events and Individual Giving, at 773.549.5788 ext. 2140 or koczkowski@victorygardens.org
