Ovation Society
San Pedro Playhouse boasts a rich heritage within San Antonio, drawing on the community’s generous support to stage top-tier live theater productions. Beyond being a cornerstone of cultural life and theater in our community, it serves as a nurturing family encompassing countless artists, educators, volunteers, and patrons. If your involvement with this family has enriched your life, join the Ovation Society to see how your contribution perpetuates our cherished legacy.
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ABOUT THE SOCIETY
Ovation Society is a five-year giving pledge to ensure the long-term future of professional live theater in San Antonio. Members receive perks such as invitations to Sneak Peeks and special events, an official Ovation Society lapel pin, discounts at the Playhouse Bar and recognition on our lobby monitors and playbills, among other benefits.
If you have any questions or want more information, contact development@thepublicsa.org.
BENEFITS
Ovation Society Members
Members:
Robert K. Brown & Dennis B. Karbach
John C. Griswold Family Foundation
Contribution: $50,000
Benefits:
- Name recognition on Ovation Society lists (Website, Playbill, Lobby Monitors)
- Invitation to Sneak Peeks
- Ovation Society lapel pin
- VIP Backstage tour and cast meet and greet to a production of your choosing
- Choice between 4-Show Subscription or Classic Series Pass
- Eight drink tickets for the Playhouse Bar
- Reserved table in the Playhouse Parlor with pre-show entertainment and a dedicated bar in the Playhouse Parlor at Opening Night performances
- Dedicated pre-performance social (10 guests for Russell Hill Rogers shows, 6 guests for Classic Theater shows — show tickets not included) with open bar and light bites provided (once per season)
- Invitation to End of Year Donor Holiday Party
Members:
Dr. Peter J. Photos & Blake Hamman
Dr. Melvin Cohen
Contribution: $25,000
Benefits:
- Name recognition on Ovation Society lists (Website, Playbill, Lobby Monitors)
- Invitation to Sneak Peeks
- Ovation Society lapel pin
- VIP Backstage tour and cast meet and greet to a production of your choosing
- 4-Show Subscription — two tickets per show
- Eight drink tickets for the Playhouse Bar
- Reserved table in the Playhouse Parlor with pre-show entertainment and a dedicated bar in the Playhouse Parlor at Opening Night performances
- Invitation to End of Year Donor Holiday Party
Members:
Becky & Jason Doyle
Ken Kist & Mike Phillips
Kay & Steven Robbins
Contribution: $15,000
Benefits:
- Name recognition on Ovation Society lists (Website, Playbill, Lobby Monitors)
- Invitation to Sneak Peeks
- Ovation Society lapel pin
- VIP Backstage tour and cast meet and greet at a production of your choosing
- Six adult tickets to any performance of the season
- Six drink tickets for the Playhouse Bar
- Access to pre-show entertainment and a dedicated bar in the Playhouse Parlor at Opening Night performances
- Invitation to End of Year Donor Holiday Party
Members:
Josh & Michelle Andersen
Chris & Paige Berry
Emily Boehme
Asia & Tony Ciaravino
Lee Cusenbary & Dr. Teri Hospers
theKFORDgroup
Tony Holmes & Robert Kendall
Alvin Loewenberg
Diane Malone in Memory of Rick Malone
Elizabeth & Ryan Reed
Judge Bonnie Reed and Stuart Schlossberg
Brian & Candy Roach
Drs. Debbie Strus & Gary Penny
Beth & Dmitry Tuder
Contribution: $10,000
Benefits:
- Name recognition on Ovation Society lists (Website, Playbill, Lobby Monitors)
- Invitation to Sneak Peeks
- Ovation Society lapel pin
- Access to pre-show entertainment and a dedicated bar in the Playhouse Parlor at Opening Night performances
- Four tickets to any performance of the season
- Invitation to End of Year Donor Holiday Party
Members:
Jovanna Avila & Travis Haglund
René & Tim Barilleaux-Hedgepeth
Col. (Ret) J.L. Berkheiser
Louis C. Bixenman & G. Sterling Zinsmeyer
Jaselyn Blanchard-Pace
Col. Bennie Blansett & Sue Blansett
James & Tama Blend
Blume Pediatric Dentistry
Trent Boarnet & Mark Ingram
Corbin & Megan Bohné
Byrd & Patty Riggle Bonner
Susan Breidenbach
Louise Cantwell
Christina Casella & Sam Guerrero
Trevor & Andrew Chauvin-DeCaro
Dawn & Kerry Cole
Jeanette Clark
Boriana Damm
Meghan Bishop DeBard
Drs. Andrew & Christine de la Garza
Michelle & Murray Easton
Beth A. Erwin
Terri Fischman
Dr. Gary & Ms. Barbara Francis
Sherry Gibbs
Norbert Gonzales, in Memory of Mimi Gonzales
Dr. E.A. (Gordy) & Melissa Gonzalez III
Michele & Nicolas Gutierrez
Richard Hamilton
Janice & Jim Hans
Drs. Reid Hartson & Melinda McFarland
Dacota & Jay Haselwood
Dr. Roxanne Henkin & Mary Lou Daugherty
Justin & Lynzee Hill
Terry Hookstra & Laura Redwine
Melody Hull
Bill & Margaret Kanyusik
In Memory of Col. James W. Kellogg
Kittrell Family Trust
Martin & Frederica Kushner
Paige & Terry Kyle
Bruce Liesman & Anna Gangai Liesman
José Martinez-Ochoa & Miguel Ochoa
Kevin Matula
Karen & Terry Miller
Nuria Mitchell
Joseph Rosas
Michael & Pat Storlie
Dr. Marian Suarez
Cheryl Tanner
Thomas & Melanie Tucker
John, Kari, & Grayson Warren
Dean Weirtz in Recognition of Joanna Aamodt
Rick Wilson & Rod Keith
Corina Zars
Contribution: $5,000
Benefits:
- Name recognition on Ovation Society lists (Website, Playbill)
- Invitation to Sneak Peeks
- Ovation Society lapel pin
- Access to pre-show entertainment and a dedicated bar in the Playhouse Parlor at Opening Night performances
- Two tickets to any performance of the season
