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.

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