Donate
Ticket sales cover only a part of our operating costs and we rely upon a combination of grants and donations to make up the rest. The Ferndale Repertory Theatre is a 501c3 tax-exempt charitable organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. We provide written receipts for your tax records.
There are many ways to donate:
- Become a Member: Membership is available at several levels, starting at $25. Members receive special benefits including complimentary tickets to shows, invitation to selected special events, Repartee (our newsletter), listing in our program, and more.
- Sponsor a Show: Individuals or businesses can sponsor individual productions in our season. Production sponsors receive a sponsorship sign on our marquee during the run of the show, special acknowledgment at the opening night performance, and listing in the show program. Sponsorships established prior to the printing of the Season Brochure are also included there.
- Season Program Advertiser: Purchasing a program ad is a great way to sponsor an entire season at The Rep. At each performance, the production program is inserted in to our Season Program booklet. This booklet provides information about the theatre and other local performing arts organizations, and is funded through advertisements. Program ads start at $195 for a 1/8 page ad. The season program is seen by at least 5000 patrons through the course of the year. Program advertisers are also listed on our website and may establish a link from our site to their own website.
- In-Kind Donations: Money is always great, but there are many other items that we always need at the theatre. Routine needs include: lumber for set-building, office supplies such as paper and postage stamps, concessions items, and so on. See the wish list for current special and ongoing needs.
Season Supporters
We generously thank the following donors for their support of the Ferndale Repertory Theatre:
- Aesthetic Design & Photography - For designing and hosting our web site
Wish List
For the Scene Shop & Technical Booth:
- New 9V batteries for headsets
- A flat panel monitor for the Sound Library computer
- Wood for building sets: 2x4s and 4'x8' plywood sheets are most useful
For the Costume Dept
- Hat blocks
- Irons
- A Steamer
- Large Covered Plastic Storage Bins, preferably clear
- Sewing supplies: thread, pins, needles, measuring tapes
- Heavy brocade fabrics
- Good quality sewing scissors
- Laundry supplies: Laundry detergent, Shout or other spot remover, Spray starch
- Dryel for non-washable fabrics
- Heavy duty plastic hangers or wooden suit hangers
- High quality vintage clothing (1950s or earlier)
- Exotic or period costumes
- New, unused tights, socks, pantyhose
- Free-standing full-figure mannequins
- Help with costume management: organization, cataloging
For the Office
- Copy paper, color or white, letter or 11x17 size
- Basic office supplies: pens, post-it notes, markers
- An electric pencil sharpener
- Good quality paper cutter
- Good quality paper folding machine
- Large bulletin boards
- A color laser printer (an HP Laserjet )
- A new plain paper fax machine
- Padded folding chairs
- Compact rolling desk chairs
- External hard drive (100GB or larger) for our photo archive
- Help with office work: data entry, archiving, publicity, printing
For the Actors Dressing Room
- Wall Mounted First Aid Kit
- Padded folding chairs
- Installation of a shower
- Efficient electric space heater
- Home style coffee maker
- Toilet Items: Hairspray, Kleenex
- Sturdy portable clothes rack
For the Concessions Area
- Baked goods to sell
- 8oz paper cups
- Two New Coffee pots (30-60 cup size)
- Help with concessions set-up and sales
For the Lobby & House
- Fresh Flowers & Arrangements
- Industrial quality upright vacuum cleaner
- Set of simple matching 5x7 picture frames (up to 30) for cast & crew photos
- Brochure display stands, table top & wall mounted
- Self-stick Velcro
- Foamcore sheets for lobby displays
- Volunteer to pick up our recyclables each week
For the Gallery
- Display stands for cards
- Carpet cleaning
Other
- New Toilet for the men's bathroom