SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY THEATRE

There are many ways to support your community theatre: attending productions, volunteering, donating props, set items, costumes, supplies (paint, lumber, etc.), and, of course, donating money.

Many people do not know that ticket sales account for less than 35-40% of our revenue. We depend on our donors for our quality productions.

You can be sure that an investment in your community theatre is an investment in success. The Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3), so your donations are tax deductible.

SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Our "Have a Seat" Campaign continues!  Thanks to our loyal patrons, we have sold more than 2/3 of the house.  That leaves us just a little short of our goal.  If you would like to be part of putting a new face on the Historic Fire Hall, please consider donating toward this exciting project.  Call the office at 701-746-0847 or email info@ggfct.com for more information.  

ONGOING SUPPORT

The Fire Hall Theatre is a bustling place, filled with the laughter of children and adults.  We produce 6 mainstage shows a year, and often throw in a couple more for good measure.  Each month we host theatre workshops for elementary school children, and we are the home to Shakespeare at the Fire Hall, as well as the 2nd Act. At this point, our programming is only limited by our space.  We are looking at renting an additional rehearsal/workshop space, and your donations will make this possible! 

How you can help: 
Patron Donations -  Your name will be printed in each of our mainstage programs as our way of saying "Thank You" for your extra support!

Patron and Project Donations are occasionally asked for, with the donation going to a specific project such as travel to a regional, national or international festival or for new seating, or most recently, the renovation of our lobby. General Patron Donations can be specified for:
  • Operating Expenses
  • Building Fund
  • Production Expenses - Community Theatre Programming
  • Children's Programming
  • Shakespeare at the Fire Hall
  • The 2nd Act - Our senior musiclal theatre group
  • Specifically Underwrite a Production (amount varies)

The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre Fund is an endowment fund set up to provide for our future. This is money that is set aside to grow and provide an ever increasing source of interest/dividend income. The Fund was originally set up as a behest from the William Guard Family.

Levels of Giving

  • Hero ($2000+)
  • Commissioner ($1,000 - $1,999)
  • Battalion Chief($500-999)
  • Company Captain ($300-499)
  • Lieutenant ($200-299)
  • Fire Fighter ($150-199)
  • Fire Truck Drivers ($74-149)
  • Brigade ($25-74)

​Endowment Fund
  • Gifts of $1,000 of more, designated for the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre Fund. This is money is set aside to grow and provide an ever increasing source of interest/dividend income. The Fund was originally set up as a behest from the William Guard Family and is managed through the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region (gofoundation.org)

PLANNED GIVING: THE THESPIS CLUB

The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre has established The Thespis Club as a way to honor those who have included GGFCT in their wills and estate planning, named after Thespis of Icaria (6th century BC) who is claimed to be the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor in a play, and is said to have introduced the first actor in addition to the chorus

The Wings Society will help the theatre prepare for a strong future. By continuing to support your Community Theatre through planned giving, members also acknowledge that their theatre offers more than entertainment.

The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre is a place where people seek self-expression, receive acknowledgement for their talents, and discover new purpose in their lives.

Gifts from The Thespis Club will continue to enhance your theatre, as well as the many volunteers who give their time and talents. Members will be acknowledged in our programs and newsletters. If you have already included GGFCT in your will or estate planning and would like to be acknowledged, please contact us.

If you would like to include GGFCT in your will, you can have a simple will or trust drawn up at no charge.