Our mission is to provide high-quality, professional theater and to make it affordable for everyone in the High Country. Because ticket sales provide for only 40% of our operating budget, your donation is vital to our longevity and success.
Scroll down to explore how you or your business can help us continue to fulfill our mission.
Support Us
ENSEMBLE STAGE IS A 501 (c) (3) NON-PROFIT CORP. The net value of your gift is tax deductible. we will use your gift to support our productions, educations programs, and outreach.
There are many ways you can make a gift to support Ensemble Stage.
MONETARY GIFTS
CREDIT CARD: The easiest way to give is online with your credit card, or by stopping by or calling our Box Office at 828-414-1844.
CHECK: Checks can be delivered directly to our box office when you visit or print and fill out the DONOR CARD and drop it in the mail addressed to; Ensemble Stage PO Box 2274 Banner Elk, NC 28604.
MATCHING GIFTS
If you work for a company that has a matching gift program, you may be able to double your gift to us – without any cost to you! Please contact your employer’s Human Resources Department to obtain a matching gift form.
IN-KIND GIFTS
HOUSING: Have a house, condo or apartment in the area that’s vacant or you rent out for weeks or months at a time? Please consider allowing Ensemble Stage to house one or two out-of-town actors there at a discounted rate. Besides an awesome tax-deduction, we can provide other perks for your generosity. E-mail or give us a call to explore this unique kind of partnership.
FURNITURE/APPLIANCES: Got something in good working order you want to donate? DO NOT DROP IT OFF! GIVE US A CALL FIRST. If its something we need we might be able to give it a new life in show biz.
PLANNED GIFTS
There are many vehicles for making a gift beyond cash and securities. Some patrons choose to put Ensemble Stage in their will and become Legacy Donors. We recognize those who have made and documented a planned gift at the top of our Donor Wall page. In addition, gifts of life insurance, retirement plan assets, and other life income gifts are other ways to generously support our work.
For information about tax benefits and other financial planning questions, Ensemble Stage strongly recommends consulting with a qualified professional to assist you in your giving.
Donor & Sponsorship Levels
Open our DONOR CARD to see a list of benefits provided for each of our donor and sponsorship levels. These modest benefits are our way of expressing our gratitude for your generosity to Ensemble Stage.
Playbill Advertising
In addition to our Donor and Sponsorship Levels, we are pleased to offer advertising space to our local and regional business community. For more information go to our Playbill Ads page.