Together, we’re setting the stage for the future!
Thanks to our amazing donors, the 2nd Act Campaign is giving our venue a well-deserved encore—new seats, fresh finishes, and a space ready to welcome even more unforgettable moments. We couldn’t do it without you!
Orchestra Row Sponsors ($50,000-$124,999+):
- The Family of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Staley
- Steve & Jodie Koch
- Dr. Jeff & Mrs. Sandy Lorber
- June Novak-Bock & Stephanie Elder
- UIS Performing Arts Center Volunteer Association (PAVA)
- Saul Morse & Anne Morgan
Loge Row Sponsor ($25,000–$49,999):
- In Memory of Dorothy Milling
- Sharron LaFollette
Mezzanine Row Sponsors ($10,000-$24,999):
- Gift on behalf of Ms. Mary Mitchell Beaumont
- Gina Kovack & Dave Steward
Balcony Row Sponsors ($5,000-$9,999):
- Mike & Beth Beasley
- Keith & Lisa Wichterman
- In Memory of Benedict, Vita, and Darius Zemaitis
- Dr. Stephen & Lisa Stone
- Shirley Baer
- Carol & Clark Esarey
- Sam & Mary Lou Fugate
- Melvin D. Wing Charitable Trust
Seat Sponsors ($1,000-$4,999):
- Gary & Sue Bacon
- Scottie & Diane Bevill
- In honor of Linda Ballard
- In honor of Kevin Dallavis
- Stephen England
- Todd & Jenny Fallone
- Diane Hetherington
- David & Ruth Hicks
- Kevin & Susan Hingle
- Jim & Dee Hoover
- Theodore LeBlang
- Larry & Carol Lenzi
- Naomi Lynn
- Donald & Brenda Peck
- Kathleen Stevens
- Theodore & Judy Sunder
- Judy & Wayne Swigert
- In honor of Michael C. Vujovich
- Sharon Zook
- Curtis Fox
- John & Pat Harms
- In honor of Brandon Coonrod & In honor of George F. Griffiths
- Jim & Sara Lopinski
- Joyce & Steven Nardulli
- Steve & Chris Bedford
- Kelly & Blaine Bedolli
- Larry Christensen
- Kathleen Corrigan
- Janet & Richard Gooch
- In memory of John R. Yates
- Warren & Deborah Knoles
- Carrol R. Richards
- Jan Slingsby
- Tammy Spradlin
- Teresa Roy Szabo
- Art & Sue Bowden
- Dr. and Mrs. Donald Graham
- Glenda Terpstra
- Marcia Wherry
- In honor of Patricia Coon
- Timothy Crawford
- Michael & Linda Luepke
- Wanda Lee Chapel
- Dick & Linda Livingston
- In honor of Judy Swierkosz
- Gerahd Emery
- Bill & Julie Kellner
- Laureen & Patrick McCarthy
- Daniel & Sally Petrone
- Don & Jennifer Hamilton
- In honor of C. John Browning & Shirley Browning
- A gift from Dan & Lynn Brown
- Robert Cline
- In memory of Olivia Jean Sampson
- Michael Pick
- Christopher & Kathleen Mueller
- Dave Joens & Mona Martin
- Diana & Mike Dedrick
- Jim Burton
- Doug & Brenda Byers
- Mary Ann & Gerry Beard
- Rich & Carolyn Berning
- Robert & Gail Hedges
- Warren & Deborah Knoles
- Leigh E. Sickinger
- Sally Jackson
- Carpenters Local 270
- Edward Santarelli
- Vicki Megginson
- In honor of Bryan Rives & In honor of Daniel Dozier
- Cory & Anna Dowling
- Michelle & Dave Burke
- Jo Ann Alessandrini
- Lisa Funderburg
- George & Diane Stone
- Executive Transportation
- Steve & Jeannie Goodman
- Betty Garlisch
Fundraising Tiers & Perks:
Tier 1: Campaign Supporter ($125-$999)
- Invitation to donor events during closure.
- Advance 2026-2027 ticket purchase.
- Recognition during reopening season in lobby and special campaign booklet.
Tier 2: Seat Sponsor ($1,000–$5,000)
- All Tier 1 perks.
- For a gift of $1,000 per seat, you may “name” a seat to honor your support or recognize a loved one. Donors will be listed on a special display in the lobby, leaving a lasting legacy while supporting the auditorium’s transformation.
Tier 3: Balcony Row Sponsor ($5,000–$9,999)
- All Tier 1 perks.
- Choice of balcony row, where your name (or that of a loved one) will be printed on row end cap.
Tier 4: Mezzanine Row Sponsor ($10,000–$24,999)
- All Tier 1 perks.
- Choice of mezzanine row, where your name (or that of a loved one) will be printed on row end cap.
Tier 5: Loge Row Sponsor ($25,000–$49,999)
- All Tier 1 perks.
- Choice of loge row, where your name (or that of a loved one) will be printed on row end cap.
Tier 6: Orchestra Row Sponsor ($50,000–$124,999)
- All Tier 1 perks.
- Choice of orchestra row, where your name (or that of a loved one) will be printed on row end cap.
Tier 7: Gold Circle Sponsor ($125,000)
- All Tier 1 perks.
- Name added in all locations where Gold Circle is listed, in addition to name or logo on seats within Gold Circle. Note: This naming opportunity expires 10 years from reopening with first right of refusal for future years.
Angel Sponsors:
Angel Sponsors at the $250,000, $500,000, and $1 million levels will receive personalized recognition and exclusive opportunities tailored to their philanthropic vision. We will work closely with each Angel Sponsor to ensure their support is acknowledged in a meaningful way that aligns with their interests and preferences.
