Your Gift Makes It Possible
McCarter is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit.
Thank you to our incredible community for your ongoing support of McCarter, which allows us to provide first-rate performances and arts education to audiences and learners of all ages. We're grateful for your support.
Become a Member!
Join with a gift of $100 or more today and become a member of our theatre community. Your membership helps sustain the artists, productions, and experiences you love, while bringing you closer to the work you make possible.
As a member, you’re a McCarter insider. We invite you to explore the benefits below and to join at the level that is most meaningful to you. Thank you for your impact!
Member Benefits
Artist’s Circle
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Benefits Include:
Monthly member e-newsletter
Pre-sale access to tickets in advance of the general public
Special perks during Member Appreciation Weeks
$1 off beverages at lobby bars
Invitation to annual member behind-the-scenes event^
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Enjoy all benefits of the Artist membership level plus:
Recognition in donor listings in theater programs and lobbies
Invitation to a technical rehearsal during the season^
Invitation to a Production Shop demonstration^
Access to purchase premium opening night theater tickets with post-performance celebration with the artists for Matthews Theatre productions^
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Enjoy all benefits of the Grand Artist membership level plus:
Recognition in the annual report
Access to purchase premium opening night theater tickets with post-performance celebration with the artists for all theater productions^
Higher priority ticketing as available
Opportunity to host your private event at McCarter#
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Enjoy all the benefits of the Patron level membership level plus:
Member Concierge Ticketing Service, with personalized assistance and access to some of the best tickets in the house
Unlimited ticket exchanges
Access to purchase a Premium Opening Night Theater Subscription
Access to purchase a Premium Performance Package for six with seating in a private box or prime orchestra, and complimentary hospitality for your party^
A reserved parking space in the Matthews Circle for one performance during the season (upon request)^
Director’s Circle
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Enjoy all the benefits of the Grand Patron membership level plus:
Reserved parking in the Matthews Circle for ticketed events (upon request)^
Invitation to join a Director’s Circle Council, with special access to artists and creatives throughout the season
Invitation for two to an annual Director’s Circle Appreciation Event
Four complimentary tickets to use throughout the season*^
The estimated value of goods and services at the Director level is $380.
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Enjoy all benefits of Director membership level plus:
Recognition as a sponsor for a select performance in the Berlind Theatre
Invitation to join an additional Director’s Circle Council (2 total), with special access to artists and creatives throughout the season
Four additional complimentary tickets (8 total) to use throughout the season *^
The estimated value of goods and services at the Grand Director level is $760.
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Enjoy all benefits of the Grand Director membership level plus:
Recognition as a sponsor for a select performance in either the Matthews Theatre or Berlind Theatre
Private backstage tour with senior members of the production team (upon request)
Invitation to join an additional Director’s Circle Council (3 total), with special access to artists and creatives
Four additional complimentary tickets (12 total) to use throughout the season*^
The estimated value of goods and services at the Producer level is $1,140.
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Enjoy all benefits of the Producer membership level plus:
Recognition as a sponsor of the music, dance, or jazz series
A private update conversation Executive and Artistic Leadership
Access to all Director’s Circle Councils
Complimentary wine and beverages at all lobby bars*
The estimated value of goods and services at the Producer level is $1,320.
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Enjoy all benefits of the Grand Producer membership level plus:
Recognition as a sponsor of a theater production
Customized benefits package arranged through the Development Office at 609-258-6544
The estimated value of goods and services at the Impresario level is $1,320.
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Enjoy all benefits of the Impresario membership level plus:
Recognition as a sponsor of the Theater Series
Customized benefits package arranged through the Development Office at 609-258-6544
The estimated value of goods and services at the Grand Impresario level is $1,320.
*Indicates benefits with value assigned.
^Reservations required; subject to availability.
#Fees may apply; subject to availability.
Questions?
Should you have any questions about membership, or if you would like to make a gift by phone, please contact the Development Office at 609-258-6543 or development@mccarter.org
Looking for another way to give?
You can make a gift through a donor advised-fund, stock, individual retirement accounts (IRA), and other giving methods! Please visit our Other Ways to Give page for additional information.
Matching Gift Program
Multiply the impact of your gift to McCarter Theatre Center through a matching gift from your company.
Through these programs, you can double or even triple your gift at no additional cost, while you get to enjoy the benefits of a higher giving level!
Think of how much further your donation can go!
FAQs
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Electronic transfer is by far the easiest and most efficient way to gift securities. For a tax-deductible donation, please instruct your broker to transfer stock AS A GIFT from your account to our account at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company. Please provide the following account information to your broker:
DTC: #0793
McCarter account: #2830-1322—McCarter Theatre Co.
Contact name at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company (if needed): Denise Reid, (609) 806-1144
McCarter Federal I.D. #: 210724198
In order to help us properly track your gift, please contact Allison Whitehall at awhitehall@mccarter.org or 609-258-4646 with the details of your gift after the transaction has been initiated.
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Please contact Allison Whitehall Leadership and Planned Giving Director at awhitehall@mccarter.org or visit https://mccarter.mygiftlegacy.org/"
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McCarter and Princeton have a history of unique partnerships and creative cross-campus collaborations that bring Arts & Ideas into conversation and serve as a bridge to the community. McCarter is an independent 501c3 organization located on the Princeton campus. Princeton University owns and operates our building. The Roger S. Berlind Theatre is a shared space that hosts McCarter’s professional productions, McCarter-University co-presented events and student productions. Princeton's Triangle club performs on McCarter's Matthews Theatre stage several times throughout the year.
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To access the 501c3 Letter please click here.
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