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!

Enhance your performance experience with a McCarter membership and enjoy exclusive benefits for an entire year. Membership starts with gifts of $100 or above—choose the level that works best for you.

Member Benefits

Artist’s Circle

  • Benefits include…

    • Monthly Member Newsletter

    • Access to member ticket presale before the general public

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars

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  • Benefits include…

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour

    • Monthly Member Newsletter

    • Access to member ticket presale before the general public

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in donor listings

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  • Benefits include…

    • Invitation to Director's View of select rehearsals throughout the season

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour

    • Monthly Member Newsletter

    • Access to member ticket presale before the general public

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in donor listings

    Tickets:

    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to an Opening Night

    • Priority ticketing

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    The estimated value of goods and services at the Patron level is $176

  • Benefits include…

    • Invitation to a Director's View of select rehearsals throughout the season

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour

    • Monthly Member Newsletter

    • Access to member ticket presale before the general public

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars

    • Complimentary glass of wine at all lobby bars

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in all donor listings

    • Listing in annual report

    Tickets:

    • Personalized Member Concierge Ticketing Service

    • Early Access to VIP Boxes

    • Unlimited Ticket Exchanges

    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to an Opening Night

    • Priority ticketing

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    The estimated value of goods and services at the Grand Patron level is $176

Director’s Circle

  • Benefits include…

    • Invitation for two (2) to the Director’s Circle Appreciation Event 

    • Reserved Performance Parking (upon request, subject to availability)

    • Invitation to a Director’s View of select rehearsals throughout the season 

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour 

    • Monthly Member Newsletter 

    • Access to Member Ticket Presale before the General Public 

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks 

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event 

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars 

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in all donor listings

    • Listing in Annual Report

    Tickets:

    • Personalized Member Concierge Ticketing Service 

    • Early Access to VIP Boxes 

    • Unlimited Ticket Exchanges 

    • Two (2) tickets to an Opening Night 

    The estimated value of goods and services at the Director level is $176

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  • Benefits include…

    • Invitation for two (2) to the Director’s Circle Appreciation Event 

    • Reserved Performance Parking (upon request, subject to availability)

    • Invitation to a Director’s View of select rehearsals throughout the season 

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour 

    • Monthly Member Newsletter 

    • Access to Member Ticket Presale before the General Public 

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks 

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event 

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars 

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in all donor listings

    • Listing in Annual Report

    Tickets:

    • Six (6) Tickets to use throughout the season

    • Personalized Member Concierge Ticketing Service 

    • Early Access to VIP Boxes 

    • Unlimited Ticket Exchanges 

    • Two (2) tickets to an Opening Night 

    The estimated value of goods and services at the Grand Director level is $626

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  • Benefits include…

    • Invitation for two (2) to the Director’s Circle Appreciation Event 

    • Reserved Performance Parking (upon request, subject to availability)

    • Invitation to a Director’s View of select rehearsals throughout the season 

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour 

    • Monthly Member Newsletter 

    • Access to Member Ticket Presale before the General Public 

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks 

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event 

    • $1 off all beverages in lobby bars 

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in all donor listings

    • Listing in Annual Report

    Tickets:

    • Evening of Honor (1 VIP Box with hospitality and special recognition)

    • Six (6) Tickets to use throughout the season

    • Personalized Member Concierge Ticketing Service 

    • Early Access to VIP Boxes 

    • Unlimited Ticket Exchanges 

    • Two (2) tickets to an Opening Night 

    • Two (2) additional tickets to an Opening Night

    The estimated value of goods and services at the Producer level is $1,486.

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  • Benefits include…

    • Exclusive access to McCarter artists and leadership

    • Complimentary wine and beverages at lobby bars

    • Invitation for two (2) to the Director’s Circle Appreciation Event 

    • Reserved Performance Parking (upon request, subject to availability)

    • Invitation to a Director’s View of select rehearsals throughout the season 

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour 

    • Monthly Member Newsletter 

    • Access to Member Ticket Presale before the General Public 

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks 

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event 

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in all donor listings

    • Listing in Annual Report

    Tickets:

    • Evening of Honor (1 VIP Box with hospitality and special recognition)

    • Six (6) Tickets to use throughout the season

    • Personalized Member Concierge Ticketing Service 

    • Early Access to VIP Boxes 

    • Unlimited Ticket Exchanges 

    • Two (2) tickets to an Opening Night 

    • Two (2) additional tickets to an Opening Night

    The estimated value of goods and services at the Grand Producer level is $1,666

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  • Benefits include…

    • Customized Benefits package

    • Exclusive access to McCarter artists and leadership

    • Complimentary wine and beverages at lobby bars

    • Invitation for two (2) to the Director’s Circle Appreciation Event 

    • Reserved Performance Parking (upon request, subject to availability)

    • Invitation to a Director’s View of select rehearsals throughout the season 

    • Invitation to a Production Studio Tour 

    • Monthly Member Newsletter 

    • Access to Member Ticket Presale before the General Public 

    • Special Perks during Member Appreciation Weeks 

    • Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Member Event 

    Recognition:

    • Recognition in all donor listings

    • Listing in Annual Report

    Tickets:

    • Evening of Honor (1 VIP Box with hospitality and special recognition)

    • Six (6) Tickets to use throughout the season

    • Personalized Member Concierge Ticketing Service 

    • Early Access to VIP Boxes 

    • Unlimited Ticket Exchanges 

    • Two (2) tickets to an Opening Night 

    • Two (2) additional tickets to an Opening Night

    The estimated value of goods and services at the Impresario level is $1,666

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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

  • 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.

  • Please contact the Development Office at development@mccarter.org for information about planned giving.

  • 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.   

  • To access the 501c3 Letter please click here.