Patrons Association
The School of Theatre’s Patrons Association plays a vital role in enriching the theatre community and providing valuable opportunities for our students. The Patrons Association contributes to student success by providing approximately $40,000 toward student scholarships, travel grants, and other student support annually. It is the support of the Patrons Association that foster academic and student success, both on our stages and beyond!
IMPACT ON STUDENTS:
“Your support serves as a reminder that there are people out there who believe in the future of the arts, and that there are people who want to make it possible for us to have a brighter future”
Shelby, BA Theatre, 23’“Being a first-generation college student, it was hard to envision achieving my dreams and goals that I have set for myself in the entertainment industry…Patrons who support the School of Theatre truly make it possible for students like myself to be put in a position to succeed [in] drama… I could not be more grateful of their support and generosity”
Jordan, BA Theatre, 24’
PATRON SCHOLARS:
The Patron Scholars program at Florida State University’s School of Theatre is a prestigious honor bestowed upon a select group of talented undergraduate theatre students. This scholarship is designed to recognize and support exceptional students who demonstrate a strong passion for the performing arts and a commitment to academic excellence.
Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance, artistic talent, leadership skills, and commitment to the theatre arts.
Benefits of Membership
Become a Champion for the Arts & a Supporter of Our Students!
Become a Patrons Association member, and enjoy the exclusive benefits such as Patron opening night receptions, complimentary “bring a friend” tickets, and priority seating, all while supporting our talented students. Become a Patron today and continue to experience the magic of live theatre!
Click through the drop-downs below to read about the special benefits of each donation level.
$1000 – ANGEL LEVEL
- Opportunity to purchase up to eight (8) season subscriptions packages at up to a 50% savings
- Reserved seating at The Lab Theatre
- Invitation to a special dinner with the Executive Director of the School of Theatre and visiting guest artists or members of the design team
- Six (6) complimentary “Bring a Friend Tickets” (pending availability)
- Includes all the benefits of the Director level.
$500 – DIRECTOR LEVEL
- Opportunity to purchase up to six (6) season subscriptions at up to a 50% savings
- Four (4) complimentary “Bring a Friend Tickets” (pending availability)
- Includes all the benefits of the Benefactor Level.
$250 – BENEFACTOR LEVEL
- Opportunity to purchase up to four (4) season subscriptions at up to a 50% savings
- Two (2) complimentary “Bring a Friend Tickets” (pending availability)
- Includes all the benefits of the Friend Level.
$150 – FRIEND LEVEL
- Two playbills per household for every production
- Opportunity to purchase up to two (2) season subscriptions at up to a 50% savings
- Name recognition in all School of Theatre Playbills
- Access to the Patrons Concierge Line
- Enrollment in the Patrons Press (Electronic Newsletter)
- Invitation to Patrons’ trips, receptions, and special events
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party with reception
How to Join
Online
Access our online subscription form by clicking HERE!
Concierge Line
All Patrons Association inquires can be made by calling the Community Engagement office at 850.644.1377
Payment
Payment can be made by also calling the Fine Arts Ticket Office at 850.644.6500
Members of the Patrons Association
Executive Committee
Laura Rogers, President
Lynn McWilliams, Vice President
Sunny Phillips, Treasurer
Carol Weissert, Secretary
Advisory Council
Elizabeth Boyle
April Bucher
Kathie Emrich
Roy Forman
Tanya Hollady
Debby Kearney
Howard Kessler
Annelise Leysieffer
KC McWilliams
Dr. Marion Merzer
Sunny Phillips
Larry Pintacuda
Laura Rogers
Nancy Stepina-Robison
Carol Weissert
Dennis Williams
Emeritus Advisory Council
Jalma Baker
Ellen Berler
Rob Contreras
Howard Eisenman
Richard Henry
Mart Hill*
Ted* & Barbara* Judd
Lou Kellenberger*
Lynn McWilliams
William Moncrief*
Jay Newman
Brooks & Almena Pettit
Sara Rodrigue
Dawn Sharp*
Nancy Sheridan*
June Strauss*
Honorary Patrons
Ralph Cook*
Richard & Sue* Fallon
Sandy D’Alemberte*
Patsy Palmer
Angels
Ellen Berler and Rob Contreras
Elizabeth Boyle
Sandy Brown – Magnolia Properties
Sandra Dafoe
Richard Dusenbury and Kathi Jaschke
Howard and Susan Eisenman
Jo Ann Fain
Debby Kearney
Annelise Leysieffer
KC and Bob McWilliams
Lynn and Todd McWilliams
Russ and Genie Morcom
Jay Newman
Jim and Betty Ann Rodgers
Laura and Sam Rogers
Emily Ruddell
Mark Seidenfeld
Brence A. Sell, M.D.
Michael H. and Judy W. Sheridan
Michael K. Sheridan
Michael Stephens
David and Jane Watson
Carol and Bill Weissert
Dennis and Barbara Williams
Directors
Mary Elizabeth Auburn
Michael and Rachel Ciaccio
Katherine Emrich
Susan Fiorito
Jennifer Fitzwater and Geof Mansfield
Roy M. Forman and Vicki McCrary
Janis and Robert Inzer
Bruce and Lynn Janasiewicz
Howard Kessler and Anne Van Meter
John and Linda Kilgore
Lewis and Patsy Killian
William and Susan Leseman
Randi and Chris New
Almena and Brooks Pettit
Nancy Stepina-Robison
Susan and Gerald Sternstein
Benefactors
Francisco Alarcon and Kathleen Kearney
Susan Barnes and Kenneth Kranz
Steven and Ellen Bellenot
Bob Benton
April Bucher
Robert and Carmella Bugbee
Susan and Mark Canning
Glenn and Mary Cole
Carol Cooper
Dr. Paul Deitchman
Michele D. Diamonti and Michelle MacVicar
Mrs. Sara DuChêne
Barbara and Bryon Ehlmann
Jerry and Bobbi Hill
Dr. T. Lynn Hogan and Robin Fowler
Tanya Hollady
Warren Husband and Samantha Padgett
David and Sandi Jacobsen
Josh and Nicole Jordan
Jonathan Klepper and Jimmy Cole
Barbara and Tony Lombardo
Joanne Mallardi
Laurie and Bill McCort
Meredith and Elsa McKinney
Ms. Fran McLean
Dr. Marion and Martin Merzer
June Milligan
Mary Ann and Duncan Moore
Joel C. Padgett
Dr. and Mrs. Steve Perfect
Carol Sunny Phillips
Larry and Joanne Pintacuda
Rodney and Gabby Reams
Laurie and Jack Richardson
Lynda Roser and Marilyn Yon
Deborah Shepard
Patricia L. Smith
Blan Teagle and Lili Quintiliani
Marjorie Turnbull
Mary Jane Vossler
Barbara and Gary Ware
Mike and Kathi Watters
Richard and Kathy Zorn
Friends
Lynn and Blythe Adreon
Jeannie B. and Tommy Barrett
Heather and Sonny Bishop
Bill and Nolia Brandt
Brent and Marti Chumbler
Juan and Jessica Comas
Sharon and Rick Fallon
Lynn Marie Firehammer
Beverly Bonner Frick
Eric Salvatore Giunta
Judy and Harvey Goldman
Dr. Artis Gray
Jaquinn Griffith
Sara and Kurt Hamon
Jane Hayes
William Heebank
Melanie and Reagan Hill
PJ and Terri Hogan
Roxanne Hughes
Mary Irvine
Dan and Nique Johnson
Pete and Terry Knowlton
Charles and Dian LaTour
Donna Legare and Jody Walthall
Joni and Nick Macri
Ralph and Sue Mancuso
Edna Mann and Drew Evans
John Mayo
Kathleen McCullough
Kama and Blair Monroe
Ann and Don Morrow
Karen and Randy Murrell
Colleen Muscha
David and Nancy Norman Susan and Michael O’Halloran
Gale and Randy Parker
Ray and Donna Peterson
Henry and Sharon Pollock
Gloria Priest
Pat Ramsey
Beth and Lance Rodan
Gloria H. Rotan
Barbara and Garry Roufa
Arlene Sandberg
Diann and Ron Schultz
Harold Singletary
Chris Skinner
David and Kiki Slaton
Karen Wensing
Barbara Wilson
In honor of Bob and Gloria Shuman
In honor of Thespians everywhere