Help us keep the performing arts vibrant in Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre provides both education and entertainment that engage, involve and inspire patrons and performers alike. The performing arts thrive when a community embraces a unique and intimate venue like Metropolis.

Metropolis’ ticket sales and education tuition fees cover only a portion of operating expenses, so we count on our friends like you to donate annually, allowing us to keep the performing arts vibrant in Arlington Heights and beyond.

By supporting Metropolis, you help us stay true to our mission: Providing professional entertainment and arts education while enriching our community.

Your annual contributions truly help make the arts a part of the everyday experience, impacting the lives of thousands of artists and students of all ages and abilities.

Because Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, your donation may be fully tax-deductible.

Friends of Metropolis Membership Levels

Brick in the Spotlight
Member
$35-$49
Friend
$50-$99
Partner
$100-$249
Director
$250-$499
Producer
$500-$999
Marquee Benefactor
$1000
Marquee Visionary
$2500-$4,999
Marquee Guarantor
$5,000 – $9,999
Marquee Grand Patron
$10,000+

Brick in the Spotlight

Purchase a brick nameplate in the theatre and you will have a lasting legacy at Metropolis.

You may customize what is imprinted on each nameplate – your name, company name, a life celebration, in memory or in honor of a loved one, etc. Brick nameplates are 100% tax-deductible and are available in 3 levels:

  • Gold ($300)
  • Silver ($150)
  • Bronze ($75)

Member
$35-$49

  • 100% tax deductible
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Friend
$50-$99

  • 100% tax deductible
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Partner
$100-$249

  • 100% tax deductible
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Director
$250-$499

  • 100% tax deductible
  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to select Metropolis shows
  • Metropolis Tote Bag
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Producer
$500-$999

  • Invitation to select script readings and/or rehearsals
  • Invitation for two (2) tickets to Opening Day of our holiday production
  • 100% tax deductible
  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to select Metropolis shows
  • Metropolis Tote Bag
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • All benefits listed below
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Marquee Benefactor
$1000

  • Two tickets to all Marquee Night performances of Subscription Series shows, including receptions with a meet-n- greet with the cast and crew
  • Recognition on the Lifetime Giving Donor Wall in the Whisler Family Lobby
  • Invitation to select script readings and/or rehearsals
  • Invitation for two (2) tickets to the Opening Day of our holiday production
  • 100% tax deductible
  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to select Metropolis shows
  • Metropolis Tote Bag
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Marquee Visionary
$2500-$4,999

  • Pre-performance dining opportunity with Executive Director and/or Development Director
  • Two tickets to all Marquee Night performances of Subscription Series shows, including receptions with a meet-n- greet with the cast and crew
  • Recognition on the Lifetime Giving Donor Wall in the Whisler Family Lobby
  • Invitation to select script readings and/or rehearsals
  • Invitation for two (2) tickets to Opening Day of our holiday production
  • 100% tax deductible
  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to select Metropolis shows
  • Metropolis Tote Bag
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Marquee Guarantor
$5,000 – $9,999

  • Exclusive pre-performance party for 10, with complimentary food and beverages, for the show of your choice
  • Pre-performance dining opportunity with Executive Director and/or Development Director
  • Two tickets to all Marquee Night performances of Subscription Series shows, including receptions with a meet-n- greet with the cast and crew
  • Recognition on the Lifetime Giving Donor Wall in the Whisler Family Lobby
  • Invitation to select script readings and/or rehearsals
  • Invitation for two (2) tickets to the Opening Day of our holiday production
  • 100% tax deductible
  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to select Metropolis shows
  • Metropolis Tote Bag
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Marquee Grand Patron
$10,000+

  • Invitation to join the Grand Patron Council (TBD)
  • Exclusive pre-performance party for 10, with complimentary food and beverages, for the show of your choice
  • Pre-performance dining opportunity with Executive Director and/or Development Director
  • Two tickets to all Marquee Night performances of Subscription Series shows, including receptions with a meet-n- greet with the cast and crew
  • Recognition on the Lifetime Giving Donor Wall in the Whisler Family Lobby
  • Invitation to select script readings and/or rehearsals
  • Invitation for two (2) tickets to the Opening Day of our holiday production
  • 100% tax deductible
  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to select Metropolis shows
  • Metropolis Tote Bag
  • 10% off select Metropolis shows
  • Handling fees waived on ticket sales (excludes online purchases)
  • Metropolis T-Shirt
  • Ticket exchange privileges (excludes “one night only” performances)
  • 5% off one group class per session at our School of Performing Arts
  • Membership Card (with local business discounts)
  • Name recognition in playbills
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event

Thank you to our individual sponsors

Beihoffer Family
Maria Bradley & Marty Pfister
Thomas and Mary Ann Deming
George & Beth Drost
Lynn & Doug Steffen
Bob & Barb White

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Signature fundraising events that bring the community together in support of Metropolis. For more information, contact our Fundraising Events Manager, Jessia Sieck at jsieck@metropolisarts.com – 847-577-5982. 

Metropolis Gala

May 10 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm