LET'S BE FRIENDS!

Friends of Summer Place Theatre

Program Overview
Friends of Summer Place Theatre (SPT) is a membership-based volunteer and donor initiative designed to:
Strengthen community involvement
Increase volunteer engagement
Expand fundraising capacity
Create sustainable operational support
Build long-term relationships with patrons and families

This program allows individuals to support SPT in ways that match their skills, interests, and availability.

If you would like to learn more and join our mailing list for these opportunities, please fill out this Google Form:
https://tinyurl.com/2tv288vp
 

Two Paths to Be a “Friend”

1. Volunteer Friends

2. Supporting Friends (Donors)

3. Champion Circle (Hybrid: Donate + Serve)

VOLUNTEER FRIENDS
Volunteers can choose a Focus Area based on interest and skill set. Pick one area, or multiple! 

1. Creative & Media Team
Graphic design (programs, posters, social media)
Videography & production trailers
Photography
Social media content creation
Website updates
Research (theatre trends, outreach ideas)

2. Production & Scenic Team
Set building
Painting
Load-in / load-out
Set strike
Storage organization
Prop organization
Backstage support

3. Front of House Team
Ushering
Box office support
Concessions
Lobby display setup

4. Marketing & Community Relations Team
Press releases
Community partnerships
VolunteerMatch postings
School outreach
Local business connections
Community event representation

5. Development & Fundraising Team
Grant writing & research
Sponsorship outreach
Corporate partnerships
Fundraising event planning
Donor follow-up
6. Events & Engagement Team
Cabaret planning
Opening night receptions
Volunteer appreciation events
Social gatherings

Volunteer Commitment Levels
Ensemble Friend: Volunteer at least 10 hours per season
Recognition in program (Friends List)
Two Opening Night tickets for both shows

Spotlight Friend: 25+ hours per season
"Ensemble Friend" benefits + Program recognition
Invitation to Friends appreciation event
Early access to tickets (24-hour presale window)
Four opening night tickets for both shows

Standing Ovation Friend: 50+ hours per season
"Ensemble and Spotlight Friend benefits + Featured recognition at curtain speech or announcmenet 
SPT Friends pin or badge
Six Opening night tickets for both shows

SUPPORTING FRIENDS (Donor or Fundraising Levels)
Ray – $50+
Name listed in program under Friends of SPT

Sunrise  – $150+
Program recognition
Social media thank-you post (group recognition)
Early ticket access

Shinning Star – $500+
Above benefits
2 complimentary tickets (select performance)
Invitation to Friends reception

Producer’s Circle – $750+
All above benefits
Logo/name on website
VIP seating option 
Recognition at curtain speech (opening or closing)

Champion Circle (Hybrid)
For those who both donate AND volunteer.
Requirements:
$150+ donation or fundraising
20+ volunteer hours

Benefits: in addition to Ray and Spotlight benefits,
Special recognition as “Champion of SPT”
Exclusive annual behind-the-scenes event
Priority season ticket access
Ticket to end of the year event