The options on this menu are all of the best ways to support and sustain Tipping Point Theatre — your local, professional theatre.
Whether it’s a one-time gift, or for years to come, any contribution this evening is greatly appreciated.
A MENU OF SUPPORT
Since this evening is about “pulling back the curtain”, below you’ll also find detailed information on the cost of TPT’s operations and productions each season — including where our revenue comes from, and how it is utilized.
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Since this evening is about “pulling back the curtain”, below you’ll also find detailed information on the cost of TPT’s operations and productions each season — including where our revenue comes from, and how it is utilized.
ONE-TIME GIFTS
Any amount helps. Here is what specific gifts are equivalent to.
Apprentice Tier ($100) — Supports one day of rehearsal or performance for one actor.
Actor Tier ($250) — Supports one day of a union actor’s pension and healthcare pay.
Writer Tier ($500) — Supports one week of rehearsal or performance pay for one actor.
Director Tier ($750) — Supports one month of one designer’s contracted pay.
★ MONTHLY GIVING
The recommended way to support TPT
$100 per month ($1,200 per year)
$250 per month ($3,000 per year)
A one-time $100 gift buys about a day of an actor’s time in rehearsal.
The same $100, once a month, supports over two weeks of an actor’s time and is easier on your wallet.
MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES
Three-to-five-year pledges are what allow TPT to program ambitious and highly entertaining theatre seasons in advance, and optimize your audience experience.
3 year pledge at $1,250 ($3,750 total) — Supports one designer’s entire pay for one production, across three years.
3 year pledge at $2,500 ($7,500 total) — Supports a director’s entire pay for one production, across three years.
3 year pledge at $5,000 ($15,000 total) — Supports a stage manager’s entire pay for one production, across three years.
3 year pledge at $10,000 ($30,000 total) — Supports the licensing cost for an entire production, across three years.
UNDERWRITING
Cover the entire cost of one line item outright. These are our real costs, not suggested amounts.
One entire prop supply ($1,000) — Covers the cost of all props for one production.
One entire costume build ($1,250) — Covers the cost of all costumes for one production.
One designer’s entire contract ($1,500) — Covers the pay of one designer for one production.
One entire set build ($2,000) — Covers the cost of set materials for one production.
One actor’s entire contract ($3,000) — Covers the pay of one actor for one production.
One script’s rights and royalties ($7,500) — Covers the cost of all props for one production.
One production’s physical expenses ($12,000) — Covers the cost of all props for one production.
One production’s labor expenses ($40,000) — Covers the cost of all props for one production.
One production, start to finish ($60,000) — Covers all costs, both labor and materials for one production.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
For companies. Support your business while supporting professional theatre.
Full-page program ad ($350) — Covers the cost of all props for one production.
Performance Sponsorship ($1,250) — Your company’s name on a TPT performance + additional benefits.
Production Sponsorship ($1,500) — Your company’s name on a TPT production + additional benefits.
Production Presenting Sponsor ($2,000) — The exclusive presenting rights to a TPT production + additional benefits
Season Sponsor ($2,000) — Your company’s name on our entire season + additional benefits