Individual Donor Benefits

Your Gift Makes the Difference

No other group contributes to the success of Steppenwolf as much as our generous group of individual donors. In appreciation of their support, we offer a variety of benefits designed to bring donors closer to the artists of Steppenwolf.

Need more information or have a question about your benefits?
Contact Eric Evenskaas, Director of Individual Giving, at (312) 654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org.

2012-13 Donor Calendar of Events

Annual Fund

Annual Fund donors receive a variety of special event benefits designed to bring them closer the artists of Steppenwolf. For more information, contact Donor Services at (312) 654-5615.

Friends ($75 to $149)
- Invitation to a Season Kick-Off Celebration and Backstage Tour of Steppenwolf Theatre
- Advance email notification of special ticket opportunities

Players ($150 to $249)
- An invitation to attend a Steppenwolf for Young Adults Production and Reception
- Yearlong recognition in Steppenwolf Season Program

Designers ($250 to $499)
- Invitation to the Donors Cast Party with the actors from one production
-A poster from the Steppenwolf season

Ensemble ($500 to $999)
-Invitations to On-the-Town, a series of events at the city’s latest cultural attractions hosted for you by Steppenwolf artists and staff
- A reading of a new play developed through First Look Repertory of New Work
- Invitation for a special production in Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre

Producer ($1,000 to $1,499)
- An invitation to a technical rehearsal and special reception with the director and other artists
- A poster from Steppenwolf season autographed by the cast

Directors Circle

The Directors Circle is a distinguished group of individuals who support annual operations at Steppenwolf and enjoy VIP ticketing services and invitations to private events with the Steppenwolf ensemble. For more information contact Eric Evenskaas, Director of Individual Giving at (312) 654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org

Benefactor ($1,500 to $2,499)
- Enjoy 2 complimentary subscriptions to our 5-play season
- Guaranteed prime seating with unlimited ticket exchanges and/or purchases
- Special evenings at the theater, such as an intimate dinner with the cast of a production and artistic team
- Your choice of one poster signed by the cast from the Steppenwolf season
- Recognition in the Steppenwolf program and Donor Wall located in the Downstairs Theatre Lobby

Sustainer ($2,500 to $4,999)
- 2 complimentary subscriptions may be used for Steppenwolf’s Opening Night series, which includes a post-show party with the cast
- Invitation to one pre-performance opening night dinner where you can meet and network with Steppenwolf artists and trustees
- Complimentary beverages and priority bar service during intermission at every performance

Patron ($5,000 to $9,999)
- Invitation to all pre-show opening night dinners, including complimentary valet parking
- Concierge services for Broadway and regional theaters

Distinguished Patron ($10,000 to $24,999)
- Invitation to dinner with the Artistic Director and Executive Director
- Viewing of a rehearsal for one Steppenwolf production
- Opportunity to join a consortium of individuals in sponsoring one Steppenwolf production

Individual Production Sponsor

Our artists' visions come to life because of the leadership support of Individual Production Sponsors. For more information about sponsorship, contact Sandy Karuschak, Director of Development at (312) 654-5621 or sandyk@steppenwolf.org.