For over 75 years the Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama has provided one of the nations premier theatre programs. Its students have gone on to become some of the finest theatre artists, scholars, and teachers in the world. The lives of thousands of others have been illumined and enriched by the study and practice of theatre at IU.

Theatre Circle was founded in 1978 to promote and encourage the study and practice of theatre arts in the IU Department of Theatre and Drama and to promote an awareness of theatre throughout the community and public at large.

Theatre Circle members enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Invitations to dinners featurng talks and visual presentations by directors and designers
• Theatre Circle Insights and programs mailed prior to each production opening
• Invitations and preferred seating at special events
• Invitations to Departmental lectures and programs
• "First Look" at Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center and Brown County Playhouse Seasons
• Recognition in all printed production programs
• Associate Producers designate a show to "produce" and receive complementary tickets for friends and family and a private opening night reception with directors, designers, and/or guest speakers.

Your investment in IU students provides:

• Scholarships and awards
• Theatre Programs
• Travel for guest artists and scholars
• Travel and housing for students to professional conferences to deliver academic papers, exhibit designs, or demonstrate skills
• Ads in professional journals and broadcast media to help recruit the nation's best students
• Technical support: 2008 project- Updated assisted listening device system
• Funds for special projects including internships and hospitality events for students

The Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama, with its distinguished faculty and staff, has continually maintained the highest of academic and production standards. As a member of Theatre Circle you can help to provide the margin of excellence that will keep the Department and the education of its students among the nations very best.

Become a part of this legacy.
Join Theatre Circle!

Contribution Categories:

ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL

• Sustaining Benefactor $5000.00 or more
• Associate Producer $2500.00 (For more information on the Associate Producer program, email Trish Hausmann)
• Benefactor $1,000.00
• Patron $500.00
• Sponsor $250.00
• Contributor $100.00
• Donor $50.00

Annual memorial gifts may be made at all levels. A memorial gift in perpetuity may be made at the $1,000.00 level. Payroll deduction is available to IU employees.
Call (812) 855-5948.

Download our contribution form to join Theatre Circle today.

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Theatre Circle
IU Department of Theatre and Drama
Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center
275 N. Jordan Ave. A300U
Bloomington, IN 47405-1101
812-856-3844
pjhausma@indiana.edu