As a not-for-profit arts organization, Paper Mill Playhouse is dedicated to bringing you artistry of the highest quality, championing nearly 40,000 students each year with transformative educational programs, and providing barrier-free arts accessibility with such services as sign-interpreted, open-captioned and audio-described performances as well as special programs for children with autism and developmental disabilities. However, ticket sales provide only 50% of our operating budget. We invite you to become a donor today, as your generous support enables all the work we do. As a bonus, your donation also benefits you by enhancing your Paper Mill experience with valuable opportunities that are reserved only for our cherished donors. Every gift is important—please choose the level that is best for you and DONATE TODAY!
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For further information regarding Individual Donor Benefits or the Center Stage Society, please contact the Development Department at 973.315.1700 or email Giving@PaperMill.org.
Donor Benefits
With sincere appreciation for your donation of $100 of more, we offer a variety of benefits designed to bring you closer to the work on Paper Mill’s stage.
| DONOR BENEFITS | Fan $100 | Supporter $200 | Sponsor $500 | Patron $750 |
| 20% discount at the Paper Mill Gift Shop (also open online!) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 20% discount on drinks at the lobby bar (4 drink max per performance) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Two passes to one preselected dress rehearsal per season | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Recognition in all mainstage programs for one year | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Invitation to one preselected technical rehearsal per season | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Priority subscription seat changes | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Invitation for two to an exclusive donor-only event | ✔ | |||
| One complimentary “bring a friend” voucher for one mainstage performance | ✔ | |||
| Invitations to select technical rehearsals and receptions | ✔ | |||
| Free exchanges on single ticket purchases | ✔ | |||
| Early registration to education classes and camps is missing | ✔ |
Fan level: $90 is tax-deductible
Supporter level: $150 is tax-deductible
Sponsor level: $430 is tax-deductible
Patron level: $530 is tax-deductible
Center Stage Society
Gain exclusive access throughout the season, in appreciation of your generous support. Enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences, intimate events with artistic team, and insider’s perspective into the life of Paper Mill Playhouse.
| CENTER STAGE SOCIETY BENEFITS | Benefactor $1,200 | Artist $1,800 | Star $3,000 | Partner $5,000 | Encore $7,500 | Composer $10,000 | Director $15,000 | Marquee $25,000 |
| Invitations to select dress rehearsals and receptions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to the Donor Lounge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to purchase one pair of premium donor seats for a mainstage production | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitations to select backstage tours and receptions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recognition in the Paper Mill lobby and Donor Lounge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Two complimentary tickets to the annual New Voices concert and reception | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to purchase two pairs of premium donor seats for mainstage productions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Invitations to select VIP backstage tours | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Complimentary parking passes for two performances during the season | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Invitations to select opening nights with the artistic team at preshow cocktail receptions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Broadway ticket concierge service | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Complimentary parking for the entire season | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Premium Concierge Service: access to purchase five pairs of premium donor seats for each mainstage production, reservations for preshow dining, and priority subscription seating | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Private invitation to a technical rehearsal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Two complimentary 30 Under 30 tickets for friends or relatives to a select mainstage performance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| Invitation to attend a rehearsal and lunch with a member of the artistic team | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| Opportunity to be an Opening Night Sponsor | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Two additional tickets to celebrate your opening night and champagne toast with the creative team and VIP guests | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Autographed program from the cast of the mainstage production | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
| Opportunity to be a Production Sponsor for the show of your choice | ✔ | |||||||
| Eight complimentary tickets to celebrate your production | ✔ | |||||||
| Recognition as a Production Sponsor in the program and on-site signage | ✔ | |||||||
| Additional behind-the-scenes experience | ✔ |
Benefactor: $456 is tax-deductible
Artist: $1,036 is tax-deductible
Star: $1,786 is tax-deductible
Partner: $3,786 is tax-deductible
Encore: $6,226 is tax-deductible
Composer: $8,666 is tax-deductible
Director: $13,586 is tax-deductible
Marquee: $22,946 is tax-deductible
Monthly Supporter
Becoming a Monthly Supporter allows you to give smaller gifts over time and receive the same great benefits of being a donor. Your donation will be automatically charged to your credit card each month, and you will continue to receive all of the benefits of the level you choose until you cancel your plan. At the end of each calendar year we will send you a record of your giving history for tax purposes and give you an opportunity to update your pledge amount or the way you choose to pay it.
Contact the Development Department at 973.315.1700 or Giving@PaperMill.org
Matching Gifts
Gifts of Stock
If you have appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year, giving that stock to Paper Mill Playhouse can provide you with substantial tax benefits.
