2019-20 Patrons Packet

2019 - 2020 Membership Packet

supporting students and the arts

WELCOME! On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students in the School of Theatre, thank you for your support. The time and resources that you have donated to be a Patrons Association Member is greatly appreciated. Your generosity allows the Patrons Association to provide over $40,000 in scholarships to students. Additionally, the fundraising efforts of the Patrons Association helps send our seniors to the New York Showcase, where they perform for industry professionals. You make a difference in our students’ education and future.

Sincerely,

Ellen Berler President Patrons Association

Brad Brock Interim Executive Director The School of Theatre Florida State University

WHAT’S INSIDE Patrons Membership Benefits

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Patrons Association Board

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Fine Arts Ticket Office

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Ticket Exchanges

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Track Your Performances

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Other Events

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Theatre Info

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Additional Tickets

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Directions

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Contact Info

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Purchase Season Tickets at up to 50% Savings

$150-$249

Friend

$250-$499

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Exclusive Patrons Press E-Newsletter

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Invitations to Patrons Trips, Receptions, and Special Events

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Season Sneak Preview w/Reception

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Complimentary “Bring a Friend” Tickets

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Complimentary Concessions Vouchers

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Reserved Seating at The Lab Theatre

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Invitation to Special Dinners with Guest Artists

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Priority Ticket Purchases Free Ticket Exchanges and Waived Ticket Office Fees Name Recognition in All Playbills Access to the Patrons Concierge Line

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Benefactor

$500-$999

Director

$1,000 +

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Membership Benefits by level

PATRONS BENEFITS PRIORITY SEATING Your seats are the best in the house! All Patrons subscriptions are processed before tickets go on sale to the general public.

POST-SHOW RECEPTIONS The Patrons Association co-sponsors the Opening Night receptions for all School of Theatre performances.

Opening Night receptions allow Patrons Association members to interact with the Patrons scholarship recipients, cast, crew, faculty, and staff.

SPECIAL EVENTS Receive invitations to trips, receptions, and special meet-andgreet events exclusively for the Patrons Association members throughout the year.

EASY EXCHANGES & REPLACEMENTS Experience peace of mind with ticket insurance. We will replace misplaced tickets quickly and at no extra charge. Additionally, ticket exchanges are fast, easy, and free (see pp. 6-7 for more details)!

ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE Patrons Association members have access to the Patrons Concierge Line, (850) 644-1377, a special number devoted to handling any Patrons ticketing needs, questions, or concerns. It is the ultimate in convenience.

Now, it is easy to avoid lines or being on hold!

VIP EXPERIENCE Get exclusive and advance notice of any special offers and discounts throughout the season. Enjoy a complimentary subscription to the Patrons Press, our electronic newsletter.

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PATRONS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEMBERS Below are the 2019-2020 Patrons Board Members. If you are looking for a way to be more involved, please consider joining the Board for the 2020-2021 season. For more information about Board Membership, please contact Board President, Ellen Berler.

PRESIDENT

MEMBERS

Ellen Berler (850) 942-3671 ellen.berler@gmail.com

Ellen Berler Linda Clickner Robert Clickner Audrea Coniglio Rob Contreras Tom Crabb Howard Eisenman Barbara Elam Katherine Emrich Howard Kessler Charles LaTour Annelise Leysieffer KC McWilliams Lynn McWilliams Jay Newman Sunny Phillips Laura Rogers Carol Weissert Dennis Williams

VICE PRESIDENT Robert Clickner (703) 850-6892 robertclickner1@gmail.com SECRETARY Sunny Phillips (850) 445-6586 sunny_phillips@yahoo.com TREASURER Laura Rogers (850) 509-6820 laurakrogers@comcast.net

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FINE ARTS

TICKET OFFICE HOURS From September through April, tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: The Fine Arts Ticket Office is closed for all University holidays including Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks.

ONLINE PURCHASES Tickets can be purchased online at www.tickets.fsu.edu. Online sales end two hours before an event is scheduled to begin.

PAYMENTS All tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase. The Fine Arts Ticket Office accepts cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and the FSU Card as forms of payment. Checks must be made payable to FSU or the Fine Arts Ticket Office.

DELIVERY Tickets purchased via mail, phone, or online can be mailed, if requested. Please allow 7 to 10 business days for delivery.

Tickets purchased less than 10 business days prior to an event will automatically be held at Will Call. Will Call tickets can be picked up in person at the Fine Arts Ticket Office during normal hours of operation or at the door beginning one hour prior to the event. Guests should be prepared to present a drivers license or other valid photo ID when picking up Will Call tickets.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING Accessible seating is available for purchase online. Please advise the Fine Arts Tickets Office staff prior to purchasing tickets when accessible seating is required (wheelchair, few stairs, etc.). You can contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office at (850) 644-6500 or via email at tickets@fsu.edu.

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TICKET EXCHANGES As a member of the Patrons Association, there are no fees to exchange your tickets. Here are some tips to facilitate the exchange process: • Before contacting the Patrons Concierge Line at (850) 644-1377 or the Fine Arts Ticket Office at (850) 644-6500, please choose alternate dates.

• We request all exchanges be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled performance.

• To alleviate seating conflicts, mail in the tickets to be exchanged to the Fine Arts Ticket Office or write VOID on the tickets and email a picture or scanned image of the tickets to tickets@fsu.edu.

Original tickets become invalid at the time of exchange.

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BY TELEPHONE Call the Patrons Concierge Line, (850) 644-1377, for direct access to a Patrons Representative who can help exchange your tickets. You can also call the Fine Arts Ticket Office at (850) 644-6500.

BY EMAIL You may email exchange requests to tickets@fsu.edu. Emailed requests are processed during normal Fine Arts Ticket Office hours. You will receive an email confirmation once the exchange is processed.

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SEATING When exchanging your tickets, we will make every attempt to seat you as close as possible to your original seat location.

PLEASE NOTE: Exchanges and seating are subject to availability.

NEW TICKET DELIVERY Your new tickets will be mailed to you (if the new performance date is more than 10 business days away) or held at Will Call for pick-up anytime before the new performance’s start time.

LOST TICKETS Lost tickets can be replaced by calling the Patrons Concierge Line or the Fine Arts Ticket Office.

CAN’T ATTEND A PERFORMANCE? DONATE YOUR TICKETS FOR A TAX DEDUCTION We hate to see empty seats! If you cannot attend a production, please consider donating your tickets back to the School of Theatre for resale.

Simply notify the Fine Arts Ticket Office at least 24 hours prior to the performance in order to receive an acknowledgment for a taxdeductible donation equal to the value of the current tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: Acknowledgments will be issued to and in the name of the Patron on record.

If you have any questions, contact the Patrons Concierge Line at (850) 644-1377 or the Fine Arts Ticket Office at (850) 644-6500.

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KEEP TRACK OF YOUR

PERFORMANCES Chicago

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Fallon Theatre October 11 - 27

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The importance of being Earnest

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The true story Of the three little pigs

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In the heights

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Lab Theatre November 1 - 10

Fallon Theatre November 21 - 24

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Fallon Theatre February 14 - 23

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We are proud to present

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Lab Theatre February 28 - March 8

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Marie Antoinette

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Lab Theatre April 3 - 11

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Need to change your ticket?

See pages 7-8 for detailed information on how to exchange your tickets or call the patrons concierge line: (850) 644-1377 10

NEW HORIZONS:

ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL The New Horizons: Original Works Festival is a must-see event each season. The festival connects directors, actors, and audience members in a unique experience through every performance. Each night contains plays of creation and discovery. Join in the journey, and lend your voice to the creation of new American theatre.

April 16-26, 2020 Tickets Go On Sale March 2020

SENIOR SHOWCASE

FUNDRAISER Each year, the Senior Music Theatre and Acting students are given the opportunity to showcase their talents for industry professionals. The Patrons Association is a vital part in making this possible by hosting the annual Senior Showcase Fundraiser. The fundraiser tickets include dinner, drinks, and a special showcase of these talented students.

April 28, 2020 Exclusive Patrons Tickets Available February 2020

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THEATRE INFO AMENITIES

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Restrooms, drinking fountains, snacks, and refreshments are available in the lobbies of all theatres for your convenience.

However, concessions are not allowed inside the theatres.

Accessible seating is available in all theatres. Please call the Patrons Concierge Line or the Fine Arts Ticket Office to request accessible seating.

LATE SEATING

The Fallon Theatre is equipped with a limited number of headsets that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Headsets may be picked up at the Fine Arts Ticket Office window in the Fine Arts Building. You will be asked to provide an ID in exchange for a headset.

Most seating begins 30 minutes prior to the start time. If you arrive after the performance has begun, you will be seated in available seats at an appropriate break in the performance. You may move to your assigned seats at the first intermission. All latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager.

CELL PHONES In consideration of your fellow theatre goers and performers, please remember to silence all electronic devices including cell phones. Also, please refrain from text messaging during performances.

CAMERAS The use of cameras and recording devices in the theatre is strictly prohibited.

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HEARING ENHANCEMENT

CHILDREN Children are not permitted in the theatre without adult supervision.

Lap seating is not allowed. All customers, regardless of age, must have a ticket for entry.

NO SMOKING FSU is a smoke-free campus, and smoking is not permitted inside, or directly outside, any of the theatre spaces.

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ABOUT THE

SCHOOL OF THEATRE MISSION The School of Theatre’s mission is to use the evolving, live, collaborative art of theatre to develop artists and scholars who have a lifelong passion for the arts. We are dedicated to using theatre to engage the local, university, and global communities.

VISION The School of Theatre is committed to a comprehensive, student-focused educational philosophy that integrates arts theory and experiences in creating opportunities for students to become extraordinary and innovative leaders.

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ADDITIONAL

TICKETS As a Patrons Association member, you can purchase additional tickets for all School of Theatre productions at a special price, so bring a friend along! These discounted tickets are great for visiting friends or family and make perfect gifts.

DON’T FORGET! • Patrons never pay handling fees for tickets purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office.

• All individual ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or cancellations, but the exchange policy still applies.

PLEASE NOTE: The Fine Arts Ticket Office is closed from May through late August for summer break.

DID YOU KNOW?

“BRING A FRIEND” COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

Depending on your membership level, you are entitled to receive an allotted number of complimentary tickets to use throughout the season. Call the Patrons Concierge Line at (850) 644-1377 to redeem.

ANGEL: 6 DIRECTOR: 4 BENEFACTOR: 2 PLEASE NOTE: Complimentary tickets issued pending availability at the time of the request.

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WHERE WE ARE DIRECTIONS FROM I-10 Exit 199, southbound. Continue on Monroe/Hwy. 27 for 3.4 miles.

Turn right onto Tennessee Street.

FALLON THEATRE Left on Macomb St. Park in the Call Street Garage on the corner of Call and Macomb Street.

LAB THEATRE Left on Copeland St. Enter parking lot at the corner of St. Augustine and Copeland Street.

STUDIO THEATRE Williams Building – Near the intersection of Jefferson and Copeland Streets.

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Call Street Garage Studio Theatre Parking Lot Lab Theatre Parking Lot St. Augustine Garage

CONTACT INFO BRAD BROCK

FINE ARTS TICKET OFFICE

Interim Executive Director School of Theatre 540 W. Call Street 239 Fine Arts Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-1160 Work: (850) 644-7257 Fax: (850) 644-7408 bbrock@fsu.edu

540 W. Call Street PO Box 3061160 Tallahassee, FL 32306-1160 Work: (850) 644-6500 tickets@fsu.edu www.tickets.fsu.edu

KATELYN WOODS

PATRONS CONCIERGE LINE

Associate Director of Community Engagement Work: (850) 644-1377 kmw17e@my.fsu.edu

Emma Calabrese Patrons Association Coordinator (850) 644-1377 ejc19g@my.fsu.edu

WANT TO GET MORE

INVOLVED? • Become a Board Member! See page 5 or call the Patrons Concierge Line to learn more.

• Purchase tickets to the Senior Showcase Fundraiser.

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