Enhance Your Theatre Experience

Members of the Globe’s Annual Fund family of donors enjoy a fantastic variety of benefits when they choose to support the Globe’s programs. From ticketing upgrades to special invitations for events with artists, donors take a step behind the curtain to experience the magic of the Globe.

You can make a donation online or by contacting the Philanthropy Department at (619) 684-4142.

Friends of the Old Globe Benefits

Contributor ($1–$124)

• Listing as an Annual Fund donor on our website for one year
• Invitation to select donor events
• Voting rights at the Annual Meeting ($50 and higher)

Enthusiast ($125–$249)

All benefits at the previous level plus:

• Ticket fees waived for all single-ticket purchases
• Subscription seating upgrade priority (commensurate with giving level)

Fan ($250–$499)

All benefits at the previous levels plus:

• Listing as an Annual Fund donor in at least two Performances programs
• Opportunity to purchase tickets before the public sale date

Advocate ($500–$999)

All benefits at the previous levels plus:

• Listing as an Annual Fund donor in programs for one year
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
• Complimentary dessert or beverage at Lady Carolyn's Pub

Champion ($1,000–$2,999)

All benefits at the previous levels plus:

• Invitation to a Globe Circle Patron event
• Additional complimentary dessert or beverage at Lady Carolyn's Pub (total of two)

Fair market value information: All gifts up to $2,999 are fully tax-deductible.

To learn more about our Friends of The Old Globe, contact Donate@TheOldGlobe.org or call (619) 684-4142.

Circle Patron Benefits

Donors who contribute $3,000 or more to the Annual Fund enjoy many exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to the Lipinsky Family Suite private donor lounge before and during performances, invitations to all Circle Patron events and personal VIP ticketing services.

Craig Noel Circle ($3,000–$4,999)

• Access to the Lipinsky Family Suite private donor lounge when attending Globe productions (holiday shows excluded)
• Personal VIP ticketing and subscription services
• Complimentary Globe VIP valet parking for one performance (opening nights excluded)
• Option to exchange tickets for alternate performances of the same production
• Invitations to exclusive events, behind-the-scenes activities, and opportunities to meet Globe artists

Craig Noel Circle level benefits valued at $142

Founder Circle ($5,000–$9,999)

All benefits at the previous level plus:

• Complimentary admission for two to the annual Founder Circle Dinner
• Personal VIP ticketing for productions at participating theatres in New York (subject to availability; opening nights excluded)
• Additional complimentary Globe VIP valet parking for one performance (total of two; opening nights excluded)

Founder Circle level benefits valued at $564

Director Circle ($10,000–$24,999)

All benefits at the previous level plus:

• Complimentary VIP valet parking when attending Globe productions
• Personal VIP Ticketing for productions at participating theatres in London (subject to availability, opening nights excluded)
• Access to Globe facilities for your private meeting or event (with a gift of $20,000 or more; subject to availability; direct costs to be paid by donor)

Director Circle level benefits valued at $784

Artist Circle ($25,000-$29,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Recognition as a sponsor for an actor, director, designer, or choreographer during their production
• Invitation to the production’s first rehearsal Meet and Greet design presentation welcoming the cast and artistic team
• Complimentary admission for two to your sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party
• Invitation to an exclusive experience with an artist from your sponsored show

Artist Circle level benefits valued at $1,262

Producer Circle ($30,000-$59,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Recognition as a sponsor for a production in any of the Globe’s three theatres
• Invitation to a rehearsal of your sponsored show
• Complimentary admission for four to your sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party
• Invitation to an exclusive experience with an artist from your sponsored show

Producer Circle level benefits valued at $1,610

Ovation Circle ($60,000-$99,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Recognition as a major sponsor for a production in any of the Globe’s three theatres
• Invitation to a rehearsal of your sponsored show
• Signed, bound script of your sponsored performance
• Invitation to an exclusive experience with an artist from your sponsored show
• Your choice of a
  • Complimentary admission for twelve to your sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party OR
  • Complimentary admission for four to your sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party AND Private reception for eight with complimentary tickets for a non-opening night performance

Ovation Circle level benefits valued at $4,502

Benefactor ($100,000-$199,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Recognition as a lead sponsor of two productions: one production in The Old Globe Theatre and one production in either the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre or the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
• Invitation to a rehearsal of your sponsored show
• Invitation to an exclusive experience with an artist from your sponsored show
• Signed, bound script of your sponsored performance
• Your choice of:
  • Complimentary admission for twelve to your sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party OR
  • Complimentary admission for four to your sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party AND Private reception for eight with complimentary tickets for a non-opening night performance
• Four complimentary tickets to your second sponsored production’s opening night welcome reception, performance, and cast and company party
• Year-round recognition in Performances Magazine and in all light boxes on the Globe’s Copley Plaza

Benefactor level benefits valued at $5,198

Artistic Angel ($200,000 and above)

All benefits at the Benefactor level plus:

• Recognition as a lead sponsor of two productions in any of the Globe’s three theatres
• Opportunity to name a chair, program, or fund of The Old Globe for duration of the pledge when the gift is pledged for five or more years

Artistic Angel level benefits valued at $5,198

To learn more about our Circle Patron family of donors, contact Anne Myers at CirclePatrons@TheOldGlobe.org or call (619) 684-4109.

To donate by check, please make it payable to The Old Globe and mail it to:

The Old Globe
ATTN: Janet Myott
PO Box 122171
San Diego, CA 92112-2171

Donor benefits are reserved for our Friends of the Old Globe and Circle Patron members and are non-transferable. Thank you for your understanding.