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ECTC VIP Memberships
Your VIP Membership purchase allows us to offer a variety of high-quality productions for audiences of all ages. We depend on our VIP Elite patrons each season to join us in providing our community with the kind of poignant, heartwarming, funny, and thought provoking shows that have become Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s signature.
One Ticket to Each of the Professional Season Productions (6)
VIP Badge
Access to Book Tickets before Public Sale
Premium Seating (with advanced booking)
10% Discount on Additional Individual Tickets
8 Complimentary Drinks
Recognition on the Website
Recognition in the Program
10% Discount on any ECTC Classes or Camps
Invitation to Toast to the Season (Exclusive Event for VIPs and Sponsors)
Invitation to VIP Social Club Events (Exclusive Events for VIPs and Sponsors)
4 Flex Tickets to use for any Family Theatre or EDU Production
For One/Two - $600/$1,200
All the benefits of the VIP Membership, plus:
VIP+ Badge
Access to Book Tickets before VIP Members
14 Complimentary Drinks
6 Flex Tickets to use for any production or ECTC Event (Fundraisers not included)
First Time Friends Tickets: Be an Ambassador for ECTC
For One/Two - $1,000/$2,000
All the benefits of the VIP+ Membership, plus:
VIP Elite Name Badge
First Access to Book Tickets
2 Complimentary Drinks Per Visit
8 Flex Tickets to use for any production or ECTC Event (Fundraisers not included)
First Time Friends Tickets: Be an Ambassador for ECTC
For One/Two - $1,500/$3,000
THANK YOU TO OUR FAMILY OF DONORS
Season 12 Family Of Donor Levels
Friend- $1-$99
Recognition on our website
Partner - $100-$249
Friend benefits plus recognition in the printed program
Ally - $250-$499
Partner benefits plus a discount on tickets, ECTC classes, and camps (10%)
Enthusiast - $500-$999
Ally benefits plus early access to book tickets and an invitation to Toast to the Season
Champion - $1,000-$2,499
Enthusiast benefits plus an invitation to exclusive VIP social events, a VIP concierge for inquiries, and ticket purchasing
Benefactor - $2,500-$4,999
Champion benefits plus an invitation to Coffee/Mimosas with Founding Artistic Directors Anna and Nathanael
Visionary - $5,000-$9,999
Benefactor benefits plus a backstage tour (Upon Request) and an invitation to a dress rehearsal
Director's Circle - $10,000- $24,999
Visionary Benefits plus an Actor or Director Q&A (Upon Request), an exclusive invitation to dinner with the Founding Artistic Directors, Anna and Nathanael, and recognition as Sponsor of a single EDU or TYA production. Announced in the pre-show speech and listed in the Playbill
Producer's Circle - $25,000- $49,999
Director’s Circle benefits plus a preview of the upcoming season before being announced to VIP Members or the public and recognized as a sponsor of a single professional production. Announced in the pre-show speech and listed in the Playbill
Founder's Circle $50,000+
Producer’s Circle benefits plus recognition as sponsor of the full season of professional productions. Announced in the pre-show speech and listed in the Playbill
WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY DONATION. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US GIVE THE GIFT OF THEATRE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
**Donation receipt provided. A Copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Refer to: CH40335 www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com
Ways You Can Donate
Your donations are significant to our success!
Your gift of:
$25 allow us to purchase a couple of props for any of our productions.
$50 covers the cost of two costume pieces for our educational programming.
$100 helps toward paying our professional actors for one show.
$300 will take care of acquiring all the props needed for one of our educational camp shows.
$500 will bring a character to life by building an authentic costume for one professional actor.
$800 pays the royalty fees associated with one educational theater camp musical.
$1,000 covers the artist and personnel production costs associated with one professional performance.
Supporting ECTC through donations to:
ECTC Annual Fund
The ECTC Annual Fund helps cover the many costs associated with producing theatre and goes far to keep Educational Field Trip ticket costs low for students, offset production costs for the Educational Theatre Programs, and assist ECTC in serving our community.
Education and Scholarship Fund
The Paul Londe Scholarship and Educational Fund enables Emerald Coast Theatre Company to offer classes and production opportunities to more children in Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties.
Legacy Endowment Fund
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company Legacy Endowment Fund is a significant milestone in our commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the arts in our community. This fund represents an enduring investment in the vitality and creativity of ECTC, allowing us to expand our artistic reach and enrich the cultural landscape of our region.
For more information about the ECTC Annual Fund, Education and Scholarship Fund, Legacy Endowment Fund or to make a contribution, please contact Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, at anna@emeraldcoasttheatre.org or 850-684-0323.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9175, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REFER TO: CH40335 www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com
We are so very thankful for those that have come along side us and sponsored our programming.
Become a Sponsor Today!
Please email Cameron Hughes, cameron@emeraldcoasttheatre.org to find out more about sponsorships.
Thank you for becoming an ECTC Sponsor! We are thrilled to connect your brand to our audience. Your generous support strengthens our foundation as the region’s leading provider of professional and educational theatre. We are grateful for sponsors like you who help us continually provide excellent professional theatre through high quality production standards and on-stage talent. We are always raising the bar here at ECTC and your generous sponsorship guarantees our continued on- stage excellence and allows you to share in the joy and artistic excellence we bring to the community. You are the heart of ECTC!
With thanks,
Nathanael and Anna Fisher, M.F.A., M.A.
Producing Artistic Director and Associate and Education Director
Thank you so much to our Sponsors, Donors & Members!
Media Sponsors
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
We are proud to partner with these organizations to bring the arts to our community!
SPONSORS
Full Season Sponsors:
Major Season:
Grand Boulevard
Howard Hospitality Group
Jerry & Alice Zich
St. Joe Community Foundation
Visit South Walton
Executive Producer:
Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals
The Alys Foundation
Vin’tij Food &. Wine
Professional Sponsors:
Performing:
The Perfect Pig & Shelby’s Beach Bar
Grand Fitness
Blue Water Oral Surgery Center
Own at the Beach Team, Keller Williams Emerald Coast
Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Vet Tix:
A Superior Air Conditioning
Partner:
Beach Beach Real Estate
Clay 30a
Coastal Architects
Destin Cleaners
Destin Pontoon Charters
Hotel Effie Sandestin
Community:
Florida Power and Light
Hilton Sandestin
McCullar & Company
Chancey Architecture and Interior Design
Domin Bock Architects
Short Term Shop
McNeese Title
Family Theatre Sponsors:
Presenting:
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
Playwright:
Orthopaedic Associates, Dr James Watt
Directors:
Charcuterie by Shelli
Jennifer Crawford with Own at the Beach Team, Keller Williams
United Community Bank
Education:
Barker Williams, PLLC
Shoreline Title
Education Sponsors:
Director:
Les Petits Prep School
Heritage Oak Wealth Advisors
Own at the Beach Team, Keller Williams
ECTC Would Like to Thank These Media Sponsors:
Life Media
Palm Beach Media Group
HWY 331
Special thanks to our donors who always go above and beyond to help ECTC reach the stars: Shirley Simpson, Sherry Londe, John and Kathy Pleune, Eric and Teresa Bolton, White Dog Family Giving Fund, Price and Kelly Rainer, Michael Dickerson, Duckies Shop of Fun
Special thanks to our Anonymous Angel Donors.
Memberships
Become a member of ECTC and know that you are instrumental in supporting the cultural arts in North West Florida. All members receive the gift of an ECTC sun visor, recognition on the ECTC website and in the printed programs, and 10% off all classes, camps, and show tickets. VIP Membership includes full season tickets to the Professional shows, full season tickets to the Theatre for Young Audiences shows, VIP name tag, VIP reserved seats, complimentary beverages, and access to our VIP Lounge. The below lists are our tiered VIP members as of September 2025.
VIP ELITE MEMBERS
Roy & Patricia Barker^
Mary Kay Chilton^
Michael Clark*
Timothy & Caroline Dauzat^
Angelea & William Drennan^
Patricia & Ralph Faison
Edward & Sharleene Farley^
Peggy Hayes^
Kathleen Hall^
Gerald & Carol McEwen^
David & Jo Menary III^
Gail Murray^
Nancy & Al Sack^
Ed & Suzy Smith ^
Jon & Teri Vice^
Patti & Oreoh Witbeck^
Connie Yarbro^
Bill & Christine Zollinger^
* Member for 2 years | **Member for 3 years | ^ Member for 4 or more years
VIP+ MEMBERS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025
Nancy Abraham^
Carole Bergstrom^
Frank & Gwen Cartier^
Terry & John Carattini*
Jack Gethmann & Betty Collins**
Vicki Dickerson*
Carol Fearon^
Kevin and Denise Greene^
Ray and Doris Harris*
Brie & Aubrey Hooper
John & Susan Kaiser**
Rebecca Kelly
Jeff & Tracey Koch
Madeleine & David Lithway**
Hope Lovelace & David Gordon*
Joy & Robert Luke^
Steven & Angela Madden^
Debbie Massey**
Clayton & Sherry Pledger
Bryan & Lisa Radliff**
Betty Schwab^
Marilyn & Jason Sprenkle^
Thomas & Peggy Stanton^
Leigh Wilde
Judy & Joe Zito^
VIP MEMBERS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025
Julie Larsen
Barbara Lewis^
Stephen Phlaum & Sherry Londe^
Joseph & Alejandra Mara
Joseph & Maria Martin*
Kathleen Mays
Eric & Brittany May^
Brooks & Cari- Beth McDonald
John & Cynthia McCue
Gina Menard^
Patrick Mihalik
Patty Miller
Jerry & Debbie Milner^
Peggy Sue Mullen^
George & Sharron Newton
Mary Kathryn Kite Norman
Kristen & Steve Nostrand^
Mary O'Flinn*
Don and Jan Patrick^
John Petersik*
William & Kathryn Phillips
Janine Pitts^
Bradley & Michelle Potts*
Randy & Donna Powers
Melissa Raulerson
Tricia & Bill Rennicke
Ginny Richerson & Paul Naberezny^
Bo and Nicole Rivard^
Mistei Roebuck**
Jan Rogers^
Karen Ruhlman**
Colleen Ryan*
Ashlee Scarpulla
Wayne & Lori Schibley
Scott & Susan Seeger^
KJ Simon
Paige Stewart**
Mitchell & Kendall Stover*
Christine Stringer^
William & Lois Tate
William Tate
Bob & Deborah Tobian^
David & Bett Triick^
Robert and Eileen Underwood
Glen & Lynda Walker
Ann Wallace^
James & Jan Wallace^
Kris Weatherby
Paul & Kris Weatherby
James Wellborn
Betty White^
Tom & Cathy Wiley^
Mark & Dianne Zenk*
im & Peggy Adams^
David & Leslie Alderman
Dona Badgett^
Deborah & Randy Bigum*
Brett & JoBeth Blazer*
Mike & Jule Bogenreif
Art & Glenda Boudreaux
Mike & Stacey Brady^
Harold & Danielle Brigman
Michael & Martha Broderick
Linda Bryan**
Christy Burke^
Bob & Jan Capps
Robbie Carroll^
Stephen & Joan Carter
Robert Carver^
Kenann Cassidy*
Sharron Chandler^
Phyllis Chapin^
George & Chris Chumakov*
Kay Crawford^
Peggy Crunk^
Darrell Dabria^
Bridget Darling*
Jeanne Dean**
Carolyn Dietzen
Lisa Donaldson
Mason & Liz Dove*
Pam Doyle^
Kathleen Edge*
Jerry & Elizabeth Ermini
Joan Falkenstein
Gail Ferguson^
David & Kelli Ferner^
Michael & Jean (Bainbridge) French
Patrice & LeRoy Gaspard*
Tom & May Gipe**
Cindy Graham**
Julianne Hall^
Brian Haugen^
Chris & Mary Heineman
Eric Hennington*
Barbara Herman*
Kelly Hill*
Kevin & Kay Holley^
Lindsay Huurman^
Marsha Hynes*
Janet Ingram
Phil and Angela Jackson
Martha Jones*
Bonnie Keeney^
Ben & Cynthia Kennedy*
Ron & Cindy Kloak**
FAMILY OF DONORS
ECTC would like to thank all of our Family of Donors for their generosity.
Below is a list of gifts and pledges made to ECTC’s Annual Fund as of NOvember 2025.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE: $50,000+
Jerry and Alice Zich
DIRECTORS CIRCLE: $10,000-24,999
Angelea & William Drennan
Kathleen Hall
VISIONARY: $5,000-9,999
Bruce, Kim, & Grace Collier
Peggy Hayes
Cathy & Mike Sowers
Cindy Braaten
Mitchell & Kendall Stover
Richard & Debra Reyle
The Gathering
Timothy and Rebecca Taylor
Judy and Joe Zito
BENEFACTOR: $2,500-4,999
Gerald & Carol McEwen
Ed & Suzy Smith
Jack Gethmann & Betty Collins
Jim & Laura O'Bryan
Michael Clark
Tom & May Gipe
George & Chris Chumakov
Timothy & Caroline Dauzat
Marsha Hyne
CHAMPIONS: $1,000-2,499
Brooks & Cari-Beth McDonald
Carole Bergstrom
Claire & Jerry Ogle
Dwight & Sherry Henderson
Ginny Richerson & Paul Naberezny
In Memory Of Shirley Simpson
Jennifer & Greg Crawford, Own at the Beach
Roy & Patricia Barker
Hope Lovelace & David Gordan
Glen & Lynda Walker
Thomas and Susan Fountain
Thomas & Sandra O'Neill
Bob & Deborah Tobian
David & Madeleine Lithway
Lee Tidwell
Kevin and Kay Holley
Jerry & Debbie Milner
Jim & Peggy Adams
Jon & Teri Vice
Judy & Joe Zito
Michael & Candi Dickerson
Michael & Dawn Olmsted
Steve & Katie Neace
Thomas & Peggy Stanton
1 anonymous
ENTHUSIAST: $500-999
Bill & Susan Chaney
Bryan & Lisa Radliff
Connie Yarbro
Prescott Architects
Sherry & Stephen Londe
Steven & Laura Reitman
Tom & Cathy Wiley
Tony & Suzanne Lagratta
ALLY: $250-499
Alyce D Pace
Barbara and Tom Riley
Lindsay Huurman
David & Leslie Alderman
Joseph Mara
Jill Williamson
William & Melinda Whitt
Shaunelle & Dennis Bynum
Julianne Hall
Charles & Betty White
PARTNER: $100-249
Andrew Newitt
Avery Carl
Beth Crocker
Deborah Bergstrom
Greg Skura
John Jannazo
John Tait
Margaret & Bob Breetz
Shirley Williams
Vicki Dickerson
Larry & Wenda Bacon
John & Diana Pickard Ttee
Robert & Candie Woodall
Jay Rising
Sandra Snyder
Susan & Bill Westbrook
Patrice & LeRoy Gaspard
Justin and Katrina Brooks
Erika Follmar
Peggy J Baker
KR Figley
Dana Weaver
In Memory of Edwards Earl Chandler, Jr
Justin & Katrina Brooks
Kim & Jamie Place-Gateau
Margaret & Bob Breetz
Margaret Reiter
Patrice & LeRoy Gaspard
Robbie Carroll
Robert Wagner
Sandra Busch
Shirley Williams
The Reed Team at CAPTRUST
FRIEND: $1-99
Allison & Bruce Harber
Anthony Cornett
Betsy Choate
Bill Barrett
Bruce Harber
Chris & Cindy Clemson
Christy Burke
Cynthia Holmes
Don Hite
Ed & Linda Gueren
Elizabeth Parker
Erika Follmar
Graham & Sharon
In Memory of Marilyn Carper
Jamie Staper
Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor
Jerry & Rebecca Sharber
Jimmy & Hilarie Taylor
John & Beth Roberts
John Bosbyshell
Johnny Patout
Karen Osborn
Karen Ruhlman
Kelly Trainor
Lara Weeks
Laura Holloway
Lindsey Inman
Logan Witt
Meghann VanderBaan
Michelle Hillier
Nancy Overbeay
Pat Moyle
Patricia Johnson
Patrick Barry
Richard Glew
Ronna Flynn
Sally Cooper
Stephen Hilliard
Stephen Speck
Steven Wilson
Susan Howick
Susan Westbrook
Susie Galyardt
Wendy Tatanish
Betsy Choate
Cindy & Chris Clemson
Ms. Susan Galyardt
Nora Venken
Steve Dean
Tammy Busken
D Beard
Howard Burris
Bonnie Lann
Kerry Ivkovic
Robert Weeks
Jan Greenwood
Michael Head
9 anonymous
RECURRING DONORS
Shaunelle & Dennis Bynum
Beth Hiers
John Tait
Phyllis Chapin
Steven & Angela Madden
Zandra Wolfgram & Otmar Yakaboski
LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company Legacy Endowment Fund is a significant milestone in our commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the arts in our community. This fund represents an enduring investment in the vitality and creativity of ECTC, allowing us to expand our artistic reach and enrich the cultural landscape of our region.
ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTORS
Special thanks to our early contributors for their vision and generosity. Melissa Raulerson, Shirley Simpson, and Anonymous Donor
For more information about the Legacy Endowment Fund or to make an endowment contribution, please contact Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, at anna@emeraldcoasttheatre.org or 850-684-0323.
FAMILY OF DONORS
ECTC would like to thank all of our Family of Donors for their generosity.
Below is a list of gifts and pledges made to ECTC’s Annual Fund as of September 16, 2024.
PARTNER: $100-249
Dona Badgett
Larry & Wenda Bacon
Robbie Carroll
Joanne Disch
Muriel Dollar
Denise & Kevin Greene
Kathleen Hall
Calvin & Mary Pat Cedarleaf
Barbara Landwehr
John & Debbie Love
Gail Murray
Bill & Stephanie Phillips
Jamie Stapler
Ellen Sherred
Jon & Terri Vice
John & Diana Pickard Ttee
Connie Yarbro
Susan & Bill Westbrook
Sue Johnson
Lynn, Emery & Evelyn Brooks
Don & Jan Patrick
Larry & Melanie Presnall
Larry & Cheryl Hughes
Peggy Sue Mullen
Paul Ray Anderson
1 Anonymous Donor
FRIEND: $1-99
Arthur Johnson
Bonnie Keeney
Carrie Frye
Charles & Betty White
Christy Burke
Colin Mark Loring
Elizabeth Manchester
Ellen & Judy
Jane Shelby
Jan Shuttleworth
Jay & Ann Stone
Jesse Lipson
June McDaniel
Karen Ruhlman
Kay Cost
Ed & Linda Gueren
Traci Cornett
Pam Doyle
Patrice Gaspard
Patty Hobbs
Pauline Dibernardo
Robert & Candie Woodall
Peggy Baker
Steve & Lynda Gallagher
Tina Burke
Georgeia Pappas-Johnson
11 Anonymous Donors
RECURRING DONORS
Beth Hiers
2 Anonymous Donor
PRODUCERS CIRCLE: $25,000-49,999
Dugas Family Foundation
DIRECTORS CIRCLE: $10,000-24,999
Shirley Simpson
William & Angelea Drennan
VISIONARY: $5,000-9,999
Eric & Teresa Bolton
Peggy Hayes
BENEFACTOR: $2,500-4,999
Roy & Patricia Barker
Gerald & Carol McEwen
CHAMPIONS: $1,000-2,499
Mary Kay Chilton
Thomas & Peggy Stanton
Jim & Laura O'Bryan
Timothy & Margaret Lamb
Nancy & Al Sack
Mitchell l & Kendall Stover
Steve & Katie Milner
Nancy Abraham
Michael Clark
Ginny Richerson & Paul Naberezny
Carole Bergstrom
Edward & Sharleene Farley
Jerry & Debbie Milner
Lindsey Huurman
Glenn & Kelly Spradlin
Thomas & Sandra O'Neill
Peggy Reis
Crawford Sandefur & Jerry Lancaster
Kenneth & Gail Werth
Robert & Deborah Tobian
Judy & Joe Zito
Bob & Deborah Tobian
ENTHUSIAST: $500-999
Michael Dickerson
Sherry & Dr. Stephen Phlaum Londe
Debbie Massey
Tony & Suzanne Lagratta
Lisa & Bryan Radli
Steven & Laura Reitman
Mike & Cathy Sowers
Alice & Jerry Zich
Mary Hong
Deborah & Fred Breeze Bergstrom
Ben & Tiffany Edwards
Julianne Hall
1 Anonymous Donor
ALLY: $250-499
All Things Restored
Thomas & Bette Nelson
Mr. William Tate
Robert & Mary Love
Stephen& Holly Hilliard
2 Anonymous Donors
LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company Legacy Endowment Fund is a significant milestone in our commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the arts in our community. This fund represents an enduring investment in the vitality and creativity of ECTC, allowing us to expand our artistic reach and enrich the cultural landscape of our region.
ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTORS
Special thanks to our early contributors for their vision and generosity. Melissa Raulerson, Shirley Simpson, and Anonymous Donor
For more information about the Legacy Endowment Fund or to make an endowment contribution, please contact Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, at anna@emeraldcoasttheatre.org or 850-684-0323.