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MUSIC THEATER WORKS has been in the community, has been your community, for forty years.

Your gifts do go to the things you can see- the big, lush shows, that fantastic orchestra, the lights, the sets, the costumes.

But that’s not all.

Your generosity supports a whole community—not just the actors you see on stage, not just the musicians you see in the pit. Not just the young people in our YouthREACH programs,  and not just our loyal subscribers.

Because there’s lots of the community you don’t see:

  • our dedicated crew, designers, and directors, who are backstage making it happen, because your gift supported the whole show, not just what you see on stage
  • the kid next to you in the theater, because your gift supported a free TicketREACH seat
  • the parents of those amazing kids on stage, because your gift supported a YouthREACH scholarship
  • the interns who started their careers in the back office and back stage, because your gift supported our paid internships
  • Community Partners like Thresholds Rehab, The Harbour, local schools and more, because your gift supported our community engagement programs

And we see the impact you have on our community, our theater, our Music Theater Works family.

We hope you see it, too. MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY

For other ways to give, including Amazon Smile, gifts of stock, bequests, and IRAs please click here.

You can also send a check (payable to MUSIC THEATER WORKS):

MUSIC THEATER WORKS
Paul S. Mavros Building
516 4th Street
Wilmette IL 60091-2829

 

OUR DONOR COMMUNITY:

All donors  will automatically receive invitations to selected events, our newsletters, and priority on subscription changes.

SUBSCRIBER (NO ADD’L GIFTS)

  • Subscriber newsletter
  • Invitation to Gala

THE WORKS FUND

FRIEND $35-99

  • The above, plus our deepest appreciation

BACKER $100-249
All the above, plus:

  • Honor roll listing in show programs
  • Priority on subscription changes & upgrades
  • Invitations to exclusive Opening Night Receptions (restarting October 2021)

BENEFACTOR $250-499
All the above, plus:

  • Access to Donor Lounge** for you and your guests (opening December 2021)
  • Invitations to special donor only events (coming in 2022)

OPPORTUNITY FUND $500-1,499
All the above, plus:

  • Invitation to annual Holiday Party (coming in 2022)
  • Surprise benefit, changes with each show!

IMPRESARIO $1,500-$3,499
All the above, plus:

  • Punchcard for complimentary beverages in the Donor Lounge** (coming in 2022)
  • Music Theater Works holiday gift
  • Private meal with Kyle A. Dougan at one of our Dining Partners
  • Complimentary valet

MARQUEE SOCIETY $3,500-$7,499
All the above, plus:

  • Donation of up to 4 tickets to the organization of your choice

PRODUCERS CIRCLE $7,500+
All the above, plus:

  • Profile in our newsletter
  • Donation of up to 8 tickets to the organization of your choice

Disclaimers

**Indoor performances only. Maximum capacity of donor lounge is 80 people. Donor Lounge open on Subscription Series days only.

All gifts can also be made as monthly charges to your credit card. Please contact info@musictheaterworks.org or call us at 847-920-5360 weekdays between 1 and 4pm.

You may designate your contribution in memory of or in honor of someone special by including this information in the appropriate line in the donation form.

All donor benefits will follow Restore Illinois and CDC guidelines for safe interaction.

Levels of giving and donor benefits may change without notice. Your level may be upgraded with subsequent gifts.

MUSIC THEATER WORKS is an Illinois charity under IRS Section 501-c-3. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor.

MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY

 

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a charitable feature of the popular online retailer that provides an automatic way for you to contribute to Music Theater Works every time you shop. It takes less than five minutes to sign up for AmazonSmile. Once it’s done, 0.5% of every qualifying purchase you make on Amazon will go to MTW.
1. Go to https://smile.amazon.com
2. On the next page, there will be a box to type the name of your chosen charitable organization. Type in “Music Theater Works” or “Light Opera Works” and click search.
3. Next to these click the yellow SELECT button.
4. You’re done!

Make a gift of stock
You can make a gift of stock by having your broker arrange an electronic funds transfer through DTC to Romano Bros., (847) 866-7700 DTC participant number 0141

Transfer should reference “gift from {Donor} to Music Theater Works
Romano Bros. Account #11392030

Please send this information via phone, fax or U.S. Mail rather than email, for security reasons

Make a gift through your IRA
You can get additional tax benefits by designating Music Theater Works (or any qualifying charity) as the recipient of distributions from your individual retirement account. Learn more about it here, or talk to your tax advisor.

Planned Giving

You can ensure the longevity of Music Theater Works while protecting your loved ones and your assets.

You can give through your will, by setting up a trust or charitable gift annuity, through IRAs and other retirement plans, and many other options.

Please sit down with us to talk about how you want your legacy to ensure Music Theater Works thrives for decades to come, and consult your tax advisor about the best option for you.