A donation of $8.00 will send one
underprivileged child to see a live performance at the theatre. Last year, the
Paramount sent more than 1,500 children from various disadvantaged circumstances
to see a show free of charge.
A donation of $50.00 will help underwrite the cost of
Paramount Shows! Ticket sales cover only 70% of our expenses.
A donation of $100.00 will replace a board on the
Paramount Stage Floor!
A donation of $250.00 will help "raise the curtain" at the
Paramount. This donation will be restricted towards the purchase of a new stage
curtain!
DONATE $500.00 AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PREMIER
SOCIETY. Premier Society members are invited to one "Meet and Greet" with a
star during the season, are listed in all show programs, are recognized on the
Premier Society wall in the Grand Gallery and are invited to the annual premier.
The Paramount is non-profit and
gifts are tax-deductible as provided by law.
FRIENDS OF THE PARAMOUNT
For information on benefits or to volunteer, please call (630)
723-2460.
The Paramount Theatre is supported by
ticket sales for only 70% of its expenses, the other 30% comes from
generous contributions from sponsors and donors. We need your help
to achieve our goals and continue the great programs and
opportunities we bring to the community.
The Paramount Arts
Centre (PAC) and the Paramount Arts Centre Endowment (PACE), both
not-for-profit organizations, deeply appreciate the support of the
Friends. Friends may donate to either or both PAC and PACE.
Contributions to express sympathy or respect in honor or celebration
of an event may also be made to PAC or PACE. The categories of
membership are:
About the Premiere Society
The Premiere Society was established to provide a strong base of
donors who are committed to the sustenance and continuation of the
Paramount Theatre performances and educational programs related to
the arts. Membership is open to any person or organization that
contributes $500 or more during the current fiscal year.
Benefactor $10,000 or more
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donated between $100 - $499 during the current fiscal year.
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Jim & Martha Anderson
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Carol A. Bacon
Drs. Ellen M. Barnes & James McGough
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Amy Baudouin
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Kenneth Fron
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Sue Johnson
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DeWayne & Karen Klein
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Erika Miller
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Jerry F. & Georgianna Zakosek