CENTRAL CAROLINA'S CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Support Temple Theatre

Ticket sales only cover 65% of our costs.

For nearly 100 years, Temple Theatre has been a part of the Sanford community – providing entertainment for the Central North Carolina region and an artistic home for Broadway veterans, local artists, aspiring performers and talented youth.

The mission of Temple Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is to entertain, enlighten, educate and enrich through the performing arts. Approximately 65% of our revenue is from ticket sales. The remainder comes from local and state grants, our annual fund drive, fundraising events, corporate sponsors, and individual donations. Without the support of our donors, we simply would not be able to do what we do.

Every donation received is an investment in artistic excellence, youth training, and outreach opportunities. The Temple also provides employment for local and regional performers, musicians, and technicians. The impact that Temple patrons have on the surrounding restaurants and businesses in enormous.

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Donations in any amount are truly appreciated, and together we can continue to strengthen and preserve the arts.

Because of the Temple’s status as a 501(c)3, all contributions are tax deductible.


Contribute to the Annual Fund

The mission of Temple Theatre is a non-profit professional theatre whose mission is to entertain, enlighten, educate and enrich through the performing arts. Approximately 65% of our revenue is from ticket sales. The remainder comes from local and state grants, our annual fund drive, fundraising events, corporate sponsors, and individual donations. Without the support of our donors, we simply would not be able to do what we do.

Every donation received is an investment in artistic excellence, youth training, and outreach opportunities. The Temple also provides employment for local and regional performers, musicians, and technicians. The impact that Temple patrons have on the surrounding restaurants and businesses in enormous.

Donations in any amount are truly appreciated, and together we can continue to strengthen and preserve the arts. Because of the Temple’s status as a 501(3)(c), all contributions are tax deductible. You may donate to the Annual Fund anytime throughout the year. Donations made before 8/31 are included in the playbill for the upcoming season.

BENEFACTORS: Guarantees a pledge in the same amount for five years
PRODUCERS’ CIRCLE: Pledges an ongoing monthly contribution
VISIONARIES: Donate $75,000+
LEGACIES: Donate $50,000+
LUMINARIES: Donate $25,000+
ICONS: Donate $10,000+
LEGENDS: Donate $5,000+
MEGA-STARS: Donate $2,500+
*SUPERSTARS: Donate $1,000+
*STARS: Donate $500+
*HEADLINERS: Donate $250+
*RISING STARS: Donate $100+
ENSEMBLES: Donate $10 to $99

* Indicates that these levels can be achieved by joining the Producer’s Circle and giving on a monthly basis.

Donate To Annual Fund


Leave a Legacy – Donate a Seat

A 99 year-old building, Temple Theatre’s interior has just undergone a facelift – with brand new flooring, carpet, and yes, seats. Just in time to celebrate it’s 100th birthday!

The name plaques that were on the old seats have been preserved and are on display as part of a new art installation in the concessions area.

Name plaques are available for the new seats and are a great way to support the theatre, honor a loved one, or etch your name into Temple Theatre history forever.

Donate A Seat


Producer’s Circle

Producers’ Circle members play a special role in sustaining Temple Theatre’s artistic and educational programs. For example, your donation of $25 a month pays for TWO Scholarship Classes to our Temple Academy. For just $50 a month, you can provide a full Scholarship to any of our Summer Conservatories. Your donation of $100 a month will help us update our lights with 4 new Source Four lights that not only improve our lighting design, but enhance the audience’s experience each performance!

 Your credit card will be charged on the 15th of every month. You will receive a receipt every January listing your prior year’s donations. Your membership renews automatically each year. You may cancel your membership or change your giving level at any time. You’ll be eligible to receive donor benefits based on your annual giving level (plus any additional contributions you make, if applicable).


Encore Circle

As a supporter of Temple Theatre, you can become an active player in carrying on the tradition of fine theatre with a Planned Gift. Your Bequest, Will, or Charitable Remainder Trust becomes part of the ongoing life of Temple Theatre and helps to maintain consistently high standards in every facet of the theatre’s operation, and acknowledges the importance of Temple Theatre to the quality of life in Sanford, Lee County and the central North Carolina region now and in the future. 

Temple Theatre has existed to entertain, educate and enrich the audience of our region through the art of live professional theatre. Your contributions play a critical role in the work we present and with your help we will continue to produce luminous work well into the future.

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