Friends of TPAC

Through imaginative educational programs, exhilarating performances and dynamic community outreach initiatives, the Topeka Performing Arts Center brought Northeast Kansas diverse, quality programming and events.

We value the support we receive from our Friends of TPAC and hope that you will join all of us in celebrating the arts within our community. With your donation to the Topeka Performing Arts Center’s Friends of TPAC program you will receive a number of benefits. Including being among the first to know about upcoming shows and events.

In so many ways, your gift to Friends of TPAC contributes to our quality of life, and ensures a vital and thriving entertainment scene in Topeka. With your support, we are looking forward to another outstanding year at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. Please join today so you don’t miss out! Contact our Marketing Team at 785-234-2787 ext. 104 or email marketing@topekaperformingarts.org.

Legend ($10,000+)
Advisors Excel
Capitol Federal
Hills Pet Nutrition
KSNT
Security Benefit
Vision Bank*
Evergy (formerly Westar Energy)

Partner ($5,000-$9,999)
13WIBW
Cumulus

Executive Producer ($2,500-$4,999)
Bartlett & West
Cytek Media Systems Inc.
Epic Supply
Scott & Sherry Hunsicker
Orient Lodge No. 51 AF & AM
Brad & Cynthia Owen
Lou Probasco
The Schwartz Foundation
Richard D. Shiney Trust

Producer ($1,000-$2,499)
Barbara's Conservatory of Dance
Core First Bank & Trust
Cox Communications
JoAnn & Andy Devin
Robert & Kathy Duncan
Keelyn & Rebecca Ericson
Federal Home Loan Bank
Mike & Kathryn Franklin*
Larry & Diane Gawronski**
Gary & Linda Gilbert
Hairball Productions - Mike Findling
Michael & Grace Morrison**
Austin & Marianna Nothern*
Robert and Debra Raff**
Bill & Joan Wagnon**
Gary & Widge Yager*

Director ($500-$999)
Judy & Charles Ashbaugh
Lisa Brown**
Spencer & Barbara Duncan**
Jerry & Barbara Ebert**
Duane & Beth Fager
Gary & Linda Gilbert
Steve & Susan Harlan
Dan & Julie Hejtmanek
Gary & Sheila Knoll
James & Kathleen Maag**
Stan Martindell*
Jim & Nancy Parrish
Thomas & Ann Raney
Melinda Redd
Stephen & Edie Smith**

Leading Actor ($250-$499)
Lee Benson
Melinda Blaser
Jeanette Bouzianis*
Carolyn Cody
Jerry & Barbara Ebert*
Mike Esau
Susan Harlan
Tad Kramer*
Brenda Olson
Jeff Parker
Cherlyn Seckinger*
Brooke Stevens*


Supporting Actor ($100-$249)
Susan Alexander*
N. Larry Bork
Jeanette Bouzianis*
Susan Bullock
Chelsey Cairns*
Cynthia Cappelari*
Virginia Eisenbarth**
David Fricke
Amy Gilliland*
Dianna (Gugliuzza) Harris
Marlene Showalter*
Liz & Joe Steffen
Brooke Stevens
Michelle Stubblefield*
Tom & Lisa Stubbs*
Valerie Thieme
Rita Torrez


Advocate ($50-$99)
James Anderson
Kelly Beuchat
Debra Gillet
Shawna Hendrix
Elizabeth Herbert
Linda Johnsrud
Kevin Lavender
Gina Mangiaracino*
Stephen Mercer
Cathy Nesbitt
Susan Palmer
Katherine Price*
Ron Sestak*
Mack & Suzette Smith
Al Struttman
Widge Yager**

Protégé ($20-49)
Cody Fredrickson*
Jackie Hovey
Stephen Mercer
Adrienne Runnebaum
Alexandria Savoy*
Ronald Shestak
Ron Smith (via Virginia & Harold Eisenbarth)
Joe Steffen*
Melina Stewart*
Lisa Stites
Kevin Stuber
Melissa White*
In Memory of Ron Smith (Virginia Eisenbarth)
In Memory of Morgan Duncan (Jeffrey Nicholes)

Other (Under $20)
Lauren Fitzpatrick*
Lisa Kidd

*TPAC Partners In Arts Society Member
**Topeka Day of Giving Donor

Pre-Sale Ticket Privileges:

-Special pre-sale privileges for Friends of TPAC prior to other pre-sales and general on-sale. When available.

Recognition in Season Program:

-Your name will be displayed as a supporter in the season programs distributed at all season performances.

Free Ticket Exchange Privileges:

-Exchange your tickets for different seats within the same price level or higher of the same performance or exchange them for another season performance for seats valued at equal or lesser value for no additional fees.

Box Office Phone Privileges:

-Call the box office for season performance tickets that are on-sale. Pre-sale purchases are only available online. No convenience charges apply for purchasing through the box office. 785-234-2787 x104 or 785-234-2787 x100.

Priority Seats:

-Preference will be made when selecting seats for season performances.

Two guest passes to VIP Donor Room:

-Two guest passes to the VIP donor room for one season performance. Please notify the box office when purchasing tickets which season performance you would like to utilize these for.

Monitored Reserved Parking:

-Parking in the Capitol Federal parking garage (located on the west side of the building directly across the street from the awning). Parking spaces reserved on the lower level. To be eligible for reserved space, tickets must be purchased in person at the box office or using the box office phone privileges.

Seat Holds for Season Performances:

-Select seats to be held just for you for all season performances. We cannot guarantee your seats will be available during other performances held at TPAC during the year.

VIP Donor Room Access:

-VIP donor room access for all season performances and select add-on performances. Located in the Fleming Room in the northeast hallway. The room is monitored during performances. You may leave your coats in the room to be retrieved after the performance is over. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. The room is open one hour prior to the performance and during intermission. Drinks and snacks will be removed after intermission.

Two Tasting Grape Escape Tickets:

-Two Tasting tickets to the 2017 Grape Escape event. Enjoy food from local vendors and various types of wine and beer. Contains silent and live auctions, live entertainment and games.

Invitation to One Meet & Greet:

-Meet & greet is based on artist availability. Ticket purchase to the performance will be required. Meet & greets will be scheduled no later than two weeks prior to the performance.

Two VIP Grape Escape Tickets:

-Two VIP Grape Escape tickets include all that comes with the Tasting ticket (listed above) and includes an exclusive VIP dinner to the 2017 Grape Escape.

Free Meeting Room Rental:

-Utilize one of the various meeting rooms available for up to 400 people. Rooms available are the Fleming Room, Anton Room, Sheffel Room, Hill’s Festival Hall and the Hussey Playhouse. Additional charges may apply. Complete the form located at www.topekaperformingarts.org/event-space to receive further details and availability.

Private Reception:

-Host a private reception before or after any performance at TPAC. Scheduling based on room availability. Includes up to $250 toward hospitality services.