Starting in the 35th Season, The Ensemble Theatre’s Founder’s Circle was created as a leadership giving group of investors and stewards committed to ensuring the theatre continues as Houston’s premier center for African American artistic expression.
Since then, this campaign has generated over $3 million to support artistic programming, youth education, facility upgrades and the needs of the organization.
Why join?
By becoming a member of The Ensemble Theatre’s Founder’s Circle with a donation of $500 or more, you aren’t just giving – you are INVESTING in the future of art. Your support will be transformed into exceptional theatrical productions that inspire, challenge, and entertain.
Your gift.
Your generous gift will keep a spotlight shining on diverse voices. Empower underrepresented communities through the arts. Ensure The Ensemble Theatre remains a cultural beacon in Houston.
Make a difference.
This is your opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary! Watch as your contribution lights up the stage, touches lives, and shapes the future of arts in Houston. Let your legacy be one that champions creativity, inclusivity, and excellence in the arts. Donate now and make an indelible mark on Houston’s cultural landscape.
“Great art depends on gracious support.”
– Brenda Peters-Chase,
Lifetime Board Member
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE BENEFITS
Standing Ovation
- Invitation for One (1) table to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Event
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
- Invitation for One (1) table to the Heart of the Theatre Luncheon
- Four (4) Young Performers Program Scholarship in Donor’s Name
- Backstage tour of the Mainstage for up to Ten (10) guests at mutual convenience
Ovation
- Invitation for Four (4) to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Event
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
- Invitation for Six (6) to the Heart of the Theatre Luncheon
- Two (2) Young Performers Program Scholarship in Donor’s Name
- Backstage tour of the Mainstage for up to Ten (10) guests at mutual convenience
Encore
- Invitation for Four (4) to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Dinner
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
- Invitation for Four (4) to the Heart of the Theatre Luncheon
- One (1) Young Performers Program Scholarship in Donor’s Name
- Backstage tour of the Mainstage for up to Ten (10) guests at mutual convenience
Take a Bow
- Invitation for Two (2) to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Dinner
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
- Invitation for Two (2) to the Heart of the Theatre Luncheon
- One (1) Young Performers Program Scholarship in Donor’s Name
Applause
- Invitation for Two (2) to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Event
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
- Invitation for Two (2) to the Heart of the Theatre Luncheon
- Sponsorship of Youth Performer Program T-shirts
Director
- Invitation for Two (2) to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Event
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
- Invitation for Two (2) to the Heart of the Theatre Luncheon
Patron
- Invitation for Two (2) to Founder’s Circle Campaign Closing Celebration Event
- Recognition in Playbill Founder’s Circle Page – Season Long
- Recognition on Founder’s Circle Banner in the Lobby
- Listing on Website
- Founder’s Circle Pin for first time donors
