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
- Ten complimentary show tickets per season
- Eight drink tickets per season 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. Melvin Cohen
Tony Holmes & Robert Kendall
Dr. Peter J. Photos & Blake Hamman
Sharon & Buddy Walls
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
- Eight complimentary show tickets per season
- Eight drink tickets per season 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:
Norbert Gonzales, in Memory of Mimi Gonzales
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 complimentary show tickets per season
- Six drink tickets per season 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:
Chris & Paige Berry
Emily Boehm
Corbin & Megan Bohné
Asia & Tony Ciaravino
Dawn & Kerry Cole
Lee Cusenbary & Dr. Teri Hospers
Steve & Bizzy Darling, Realtors
theKFORDgroup
Dr. E.A. (Gordy) & Melissa Gonzalez III
Janice & Jim Hans
Tom and Charlotte Immenschuh
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 complimentary show tickets per season
- Invitation to End of Year Donor Holiday Party
Members:
Selena Aleman
Anne Alexander
Jovanna Avila & Travis Haglund
René & Tim Barilleaux-Hedgepeth
Jim Barshop & Martha Seeligson
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
Byrd & Patty Riggle Bonner
Susan Breidenbach
Michele Brinkley
Louise Cantwell
Christina Casella & Sam Guerrero
Trevor & Andrew Chauvin-DeCaro
Jeanette Clark
Boriana Damm
Drs. Andrew & Christine de la Garza
Meghan Bishop DeBard
Michelle & Murray Easton
Collin & Lauren Fabac
Terri Fischman
Dr. Gary & Ms. Barbara Francis
Michele & Nicolas Gutierrez
Drs. Reid Hartson & Melinda McFarland
Dacota & Jay Haselwood
Dr. Roxanne Henkin & Mary Lou Daugherty
theKFORDgroup
Justin & Lynzee Hill
Terry Hookstra & Laura Redwine
Sherry Houston
Melody Hull
Elizabeth & Ron Hurst
Teressa Jackson
Bill & Margaret Kanyusik
Celia Kellogg
Kittrell Family Trust
Natalie & Frank Kuhn
Martin & Frederica Kushner
Paige & Terry Kyle
Bruce Liesman & Anna Gangai Liesman
José Martinez-Ochoa & Miguel Ochoa
Kevin Matula
Michele McMurry
Isidro Medina III
Karen & Terry Miller
Nuria Mitchell
Joseph Rosas
Michael & Pat Storlie
Dr. Marian Suarez
Cheryl & Jim Tanner
Thomas & Melanie Tucker
John, Kari, & Grayson Warren
Dr. Jane Watson
Rick Wilson & Rod Keith
Corina Zars
*Historian Level is reserved for Individuals
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 complimentary show tickets per season