Donations

La Crosse Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. A large portion of our income comes from donations. We would appreciate your financial support.

Donations may be mailed to:
La Crosse Community Theatre
PO Box 1852
La Crosse, WI 54602-1852.

For more information about any of the following donation options, please call 608-784-9292 or e-mail us.

Patron Donations
Patron donations are monetary donations made in addition to your purchase of season tickets. Patron donation income goes into the general operating fund. Patrons receive the following benefits:

Patron Week: Reserve tickets for your series two weeks before the general public. (Regular season ticket holders can reserve one week before the general public.)

Tax Deduction: On all contributions over the regular subscription price, you are entitled to a federal income tax deduction.

Recognition: Your name will be printed in each of our Mainstage programs as our way of saying "Thank You" for your extra support.

Patron Levels

See our list of 2009–2010 Patrons!

Most patrons make their donations in the spring when they purchase their season tickets, but we accept patron donations at any time.

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The Green Room Group
Because many of our volunteers work on many shows during each season, they may not be season ticket holders. We have created The Green Room Group so that these volunteers may make an acknowledged donation similar to a Patron donation. Green Room Group donations are acknowledged in the Mainstage programs.

Green Room Group Levels

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Wish List
Each year in November, we send out a Holiday Wish List of items that we need. Our friends show their generosity and support by sending in donations toward the purchase of some of the items (or in some cases donating the item itself). If you don't receive a Wish List in the mail, please let us know and we'll be sure to send you one.

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Project Donations
Occasionally, we ask our friends to contribute for a specific project such as travel to a regional, national or international festival or for new seating.

Endowment Fund
La Crosse Community Theatre has an Endowment Fund set up to provide for our future. This is money that is set aside to grow and provide an ever increasing source of interest/dividend income.

Dawn M. Enders New Theatre Building Fund
Fund was started to support her dreams of a new theatre building.

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In-Kind Donations
An in-kind donation is a non-monetary contribution. It may be goods or services. Storage space is extremely limited. All potential donors must call the appropriate LCT staff member before making a donation. No unsolicited donations may be left at the theatre or costume shop. (For the Costume Design shop, please call 782-5545; for the Scenic Designer/Tech Director you may call 784-9292 or e-mail.)

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The Wings Society
LCT has established The Wings Society, a way to honor those who have included LCT in their wills and estate planning. Named after the "wings," the area offstage where an actor prepares to make an entrance, The Wings Society will help the theatre prepare for a strong future.

By continuing to support LCT through planned giving, members also acknowledge that their theatre offers more than entertainment. La Crosse Community Theatre is a place where people seek self-expression, receive acknowledgement for their talents, and discover new purpose in their lives.

Current members of The Wings Society are:

Leon and Carol Bina
Diane Breeser
Kris and Christina Davis
Allen and Karen Ebert
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan
Dan and Shelly Heerts
Gayle Iverson-Noel
Deniese Johnson
Kate Kersten
Jessie Kunz
Bob and Betty Lamb
Greg and Susan Larkin
Dennis Marcou
Julie Muellenberg
Jim Nelson and Diane Foust
Lori Portner
Cheri Sailors
Sandy Sechrest
Nancy Smith
Rhonda Staats
Ryan and Karen Stotts
Robert and Sharon Voss
Sandi and Fred Weber
Salley Cremer Williams

Please consider joining these supporters of La Crosse Community Theatre. Gifts from The Wings Society will continue to enhance your theatre, as well as the many volunteers who give their time and talents. Members will be acknowledged in our programs and newsletters.

If you have already included LCT in your will or estate planning and would like to be acknowledged, please contact the La Crosse Community Theatre at 784-9292 to let us know.

If you would like to include LCT in your will, you can have a simple will or trust drawn up at no charge. Attorney Dennis Marcou has offered this service to those who would like to include LCT in their estate plans. For further information, call Dennis at 608-784-8100.

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Sponsor

Our Needs
It is vital that we have sufficient funding in place to meet not only day-to-day operating expenses, but also the financial obligations required for quality programming. In the past, LCT has relied primarily on the revenue from ticket sales to cover production costs. While we have enjoyed community support in this area, a more fiscally responsible course means securing long-term sponsorships. This will strengthen our financial future and allow us to maintain a high caliber of productions, as well as ensure the continued availability of the unique entertainment and educational options we provide to the Seven Rivers Region.

Where Does Your Money Go?
In order to meet the artistic and entertainment goals to which the organization aspires, it is necessary to commit funds to many different areas of a production. When one considers the amount of money required to support theatrical productions in today’s marketplace, it is obvious that with extra financial support, LCT has the potential to attract larger audiences and expand production goals.

The following is a rough breakdown of the allocation of funds on an annual basis:

Currently, as much as 60% of our operating budget is collected as revenue from ticket sales during the performance run. This means that we must be conservative in budgeting for a production.

With your assistance, however, many of these areas could be expanded.

Consider, for example, the overall impact of more elaborate costumes, sets, and lighting on our productions. La Crosse Community Theatre is known for its ability to stage outstanding productions on a limited budget. Imagine what could be achieved with your help!

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LCT 2009-2010 Sponsorship Packages

The continued success of LCT depends on the involvement of local businesses. Four distinct corporate sponsorship packages allow your business to connect with La Crosse Community Theatre patrons and media partners.

LCT sponsorships can provide exposure to many art supporters in the Seven Rivers Region and provide additional visibility to the community at large through print and media coverage. La Crosse Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Each donation may be tax deductible or can be used as an advertising expense.

PRODUCER
Sponsorship Fee: $8,000

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Mainstage sponsorship (One production of your choice)
• Thursday Corporate Night performance (One Thursday of your choice)
• 2 Pair of Season Tickets
• 20 tickets to your show
• 1/2-page advertisement in Mainstage Program

In addition, your business name will be featured in:

• Season Ticket Brochure (12,000 distributed)
• Downtown Marquee (entire season)
• Production Posters
• Curtain Announcement
• Friday Night Tickets
• Program (17,000 distributed)
• La Crosse Community Theatre Website
• 8 Newsletter Mailings (24,000 distributed)
• La Crosse Tribune Advertisements
• Lobby and Annex Display

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CO-PRODUCER
Sponsorship Fee: $4,000

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Mainstage sponsorship (One production of your choice)
• Pair of Season Tickets
• 15 tickets to the production of your choice
• 1/2-page advertisement in Mainstage Program

In addition, your business name will be featured in:

• Season Ticket Brochure (12,000 distributed)
• Production Posters
• Curtain Announcement
• Program (17,000 distributed)
• La Crosse Community Theatre Website
• 6 Newsletter Mailings (18,000 distributed)

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DIRECTOR
Sponsorship Fee: $2,000

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Pair of Season Tickets
• 10 tickets to the production of your choice
• 1/4-page advertisement in Mainstage Program

In addition, your business name will be featured in:

• Season Ticket Brochure (12,000 distributed)
• Program (17,000 distributed)
• La Crosse Community Theatre Website
• 3 Newsletter Mailings (9,000 distributed)

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Sponsorship Fee: $800

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Pair of Season Tickets
• 5 tickets to the production of your choice
• 1/8-page advertisement in Mainstage Program

In addition, your business name will be featured in:

• Season Ticket Brochure (12,000 distributed)
• Program (17,000 distributed)
• La Crosse Community Theatre Website
• 1 Newsletter Mailing (3,000 distributed)

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