Donor Benefits

Connecting You Even Closer to the Theatre You Love

CPH donors not only have the satisfaction of knowing their donations go directly to producing shows, educational experiences, and community impact—they also get great benefits that enhance their experience and give them a behind-the-curtain look at how the magic happens.

In gratitude of your ongoing support, see below for a list of our new donor levels and benefits.

Core Benefits

Bronze Stage: $20+

• “The Call Board” CPH’s E-newsletter
  Stay up to date with everything happening at your favorite theatre! Each month you’ll receive a newsletter filled with information from our education and community development department, articles from our literary team and behind-the-scenes access to the artistic process of each of our shows. A must read for anyone who’s passionate about theatre.

Silver Stage: $60+ (or $5/month)

all previous benefits, plus

• Yearly Website Recognition
  Each year you’ll be listed as one of our ongoing supporters on the CPH website.

Gold Stage: $120+ (or $10/month)

all previous benefits, plus

• Invite to Tech Night
  Be there when all the pieces and parts of the show come together! Enjoy seeing this exclusive behind-the-scenes experience for one of our main stage shows.
• Access to our Donor Hotline
  A private phone line specially reserved for our donors! Get your CPH questions answered by one of our friendly development staff Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm.

Ruby Stage: $300+ (or $25/month)

all previous benefits, plus

• Early Access to Opening Night Dinner Invite
  Be among the first to get a seat to the popular opening night dinners
• Yearly Annual Report Recognition
  Each year you’ll be listed as one of our ongoing supporters in the annual impact report.
• Annual Impact Report sent to your mailbox

Emerald Stage: $600+ (or $50/month)

all previous benefits, plus

• Invite to Tech Tours
  Ever wonder how the costumes, sets, and props are created for a show? This is your invitation to tour the world of theatre tech (and even get to help out!) as we tour our spaces and meet the staff that make the magic come alive.
• Invite to Education and Community Development Luncheon
  Celebrate with us as we share the impact of our education and community development departments.

Sapphire Stage: $1,200+ (or $100/month)

all previous benefits, plus

• Membership to Script of the Quarter Club
  Want to know more about the plays you see on stage? Each quarter, you’ll receive a script via email and an invite to a virtual talk with the staff of our literary department.
• Yearly Playbill recognition
  Each year you’ll be listed as one of our ongoing supporters in our playbills for each of the season’s productions.
• Personal Philanthropic representative
  Make a deeper impact with your gift and have your own personal connection to CPH with your own philanthropic representative.

Diamond Stage: $1,800+ (or $150/month)

all previous benefits, plus

• Behind the Scenes Tour of our Theatres
  Get an up-close view of where the magic happens? Guided by our staff, you’ll tour our three theatres: The Helen, The Outcalt and The Allen. By appointment.
• Theatre travel guide
  Traveling outside of Cleveland and want assistance to know about the performance happenings of a new city? Receive personalized theatre support when you travel.

Back Stage Benefits

1915 Society: $2,500+

all core benefits, plus

• Access to the RJF Club
  Experience pre-show and intermission in style with your unlimited pass to the RJF Club. Providing a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere, the RJF Club will elevate your theatre going experience.
• Donor Banner recognition in the Allen Theatre
  Each year you’ll be listed as one of our ongoing supporters on our donor recognition wall in the Allen Theatre Lobby. 

The Spotlight Society: $5,000+

all previous benefits, plus

• Access to Reserved Seating
  Would you like to see one of our shows, but can't get a ticket through our normal box office? Enjoy access to one of our specially reserved seats for up to four guests. Restrictions apply.

• Early access to travel opportunities with CPH
  Be the first to know and register for travel opportunities with CPH staff, artist, and crew as we act as an ambassador for Cleveland to the world!

The Esther Mullins Society: $10,000+

all previous benefits, plus

• Invite to Meet & Greet at a first rehearsal
  Be a part of the magic of one of our shows from the very beginning! You’re invited to the first rehearsal to meet and greet the cast and crew of the show.

The New Ground Society: $15,000+

all previous benefits, plus

• VIP Valet Parking (2)
  Two complementary VIP valet parking passes to be used when attending a show at Playhouse Square.
• Invite to an Open Rehearsal
  Get a behind the scenes look at the artistic process as you sit in on a rehearsal of one of our main stage productions.

The Curtain Puller Society: $25,000+

all previous benefits, plus

• Show poster/script signed by cast
  Choose a show poster or script signed by the cast for your collection.
• VIP Vallet Parking (4)
  Four complementary VIP parking passes to be used when attending a show at Playhouse Square.

The Frederic McConnell Society: $50,000+

all previous benefits, plus

• Complimentary use of Fasenmyer Lobby for private reception
  Host your own pre or post show get together in one of our private lobby lounges. Restrictions apply.
• Watch a show from the booth
  Ever want to know what goes on backstage during the run of a show? Now’s your chance to see it first hand as you experience a performance from the booth of the theatre. Restrictions apply.

The Second Century Society: $75,000+

all previous benefits, plus

• Private dinner with our Artistic Director and Managing Director
  Enjoy an intimate dinner and conversation with our Artistic and/or Managing Director.
• Walk on Role for one of our Mainstage Productions
  Experience the magic of performing on one of our stages at Playhouse Square with a walk on role during one of our season’s mainstage productions. This is a one-of-a-kind experience for any theatre lover. Restrictions apply.