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)

• Name listed on our website at your donor level
• Invitation to select donor events
• Voting rights at the Annual Meeting ($50 and higher)

Enthusiast ($125–$249)

All benefits at the previous level plus:

• Fee waived for single ticket purchases
• Subscription seating upgrade priority

Fan ($250–$499)

All benefits at the previous levels plus:

• Name listed in two Performances programs
• Presale ticket access

Advocate ($500–$999)

All benefits at the previous levels plus:

• Name listed in all Performances programs
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
• One Bard Card for a complimentary beverage at Lady Carolyn’s Pub

Champion ($1,000–$2,999)

All benefits at the previous levels plus:

• Invitation to a Circle Patron special event
• Two Bard Cards for complimentary beverages at Lady Carolyn’s Pub

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 donor lounge for all performances (holiday shows excluded)
• Personal VIP ticketing and subscription services
• Complimentary Globe VIP valet parking for one performance
• Free ticket exchanges (within 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 invitation for two to the annual Founders Dinner
• Complimentary Globe VIP valet parking for two performances
• Personal ticketing for productions at participating New York theatres

Founder Circle level benefits valued at $564

Director Circle ($10,000–$24,999)

All benefits at the previous level plus:

• Complimentary Globe VIP parking for all Globe productions
• Personal ticketing for productions at participating London theatres
• Access to Globe facilities for private meetings or events (with a gift of $20,000 or more)

Director Circle level benefits valued at $784

Artist Circle ($25,000-$49,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Artist Sponsor recognition for one production in any of the Globe’s theatres
• Invitation to the meet-and-greet first rehearsal of your sponsored show
• Two complimentary tickets to your sponsored show’s opening night celebration, performance, and cast party
• Invitation to an exclusive experience with an artist from your sponsored show

Artist Circle level benefits valued at $1,262

Producer Circle ($50,000-$74,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Production Sponsor recognition for one production in any of the Globe’s theatres
• Invitation to a rehearsal of your sponsored show
• Two additional complimentary tickets (total of four) to your sponsored show’s opening night celebration, performance, and cast party

Producer Circle level benefits valued at $1,610

Ovation Circle ($75,000-$99,999)

All benefits at the Director Circle level plus:

• Major Production Sponsor recognition for one production in any of the Globe’s theatres
• Signed, bound script of your sponsored show
• A reception for eight with complimentary performance tickets to a non-opening night performance OR an additional eight complimentary tickets (total of 12) to your sponsored show’s opening night celebration, performance, and cast party

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
• 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.