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Our Commitment
When you make your pledge, we pledge that no student is turned away at Ruth Eckerd Hall's Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts. Support arts education programs today with three ways to give.
Give the gift of arts education and take home a limited edition 2024 Ruth Eckerd Hall ornament! Available in-person only at Ruth Eckerd Hall or The Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this holiday season. See an usher for more details during your next event.
Support the next generation of artists by recommending a gift to Ruth Eckerd Hall through your Donor Advised Fund. This easy and flexible way to give allows you to make a lasting impact on arts education by inspiring creativity and opportunity for all.
Give the gift of appreciated stock to Ruth Eckerd Hall and make a powerful impact on arts education, all while enjoying potential tax benefits. By donating appreciated securities, you can support the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts and help raise the curtain on opportunities for young artists in our community. Contact your Financial Advisor to discuss your specific circumstances.
Membership
Access is everything! When you become a member you receive special privileges across all of our venues while supporting our mission to change lives through the performing arts.
Select A Donation or Renewal Level
Performer
($100 annual donation; $100 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Fees waived for seat upgrade opportunities and ticket exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders are prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
^The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is open Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday from 12pm - 6pm, Friday 10am - 6pm. The Ticket office is closed Sunday and Monday, unless there is a performance. The Ticket Office opens 2 hours prior to showtime.
For assistance call: 727-791-7400^ or send us an email.
Player
($200 annual donation; $200 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Fees waived for seat upgrade opportunities and ticket exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- Two (2) complimentary drink vouchers to use at any lobby bar for wine, beer, soda or water
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders are prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
^The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is open Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday from 12pm - 6pm, Friday 10am - 6pm. The Ticket office is closed Sunday and Monday, unless there is a performance. The Ticket Office opens 2 hours prior to showtime.
For assistance call: 727-791-7400^ or send us an email.
Trouper
($400 annual donation; $400 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Fees waived for seat upgrade opportunities and ticket exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- Four (4) complimentary drink vouchers to use at any lobby bar for wine, beer, soda or water
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders are prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
^The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is open Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday from 12pm - 6pm, Friday 10am - 6pm. The Ticket office is closed Sunday and Monday, unless there is a performance. The Ticket Office opens 2 hours prior to showtime.
For assistance call: 727-791-7400^ or send us an email.
Producer
($800 annual donation; $800 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Fees waived for seat upgrade opportunities and ticket exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)*
- Twelve (12) complimentary drink vouchers to use at any lobby bar for wine, beer, soda or water
- Complimentary one-time pass to the Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge at Ruth Eckerd Hall
- Complimentary one-time pass to the Ray & Geri Trautlein Dress Circle Lounge at the Capitol Theatre
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders are prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
^The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is open Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday from 12pm - 6pm, Friday 10am - 6pm. The Ticket office is closed Sunday and Monday, unless there is a performance. The Ticket Office opens 2 hours prior to showtime.
For assistance call: 727-791-7400^ or send us an email.
Dress Circle
($2,000 annual donation; $2,000 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Concierge service with private phone and e-mail access
- Access to Dress Circle Lounges** during Ruth Eckerd Hall presentations
- Lounge amenities** including private restrooms and complimentary wine, beer, champagne, and light refreshments
- Complimentary wine, beer, soda or water at any lobby bar**
- Ticket return privileges (up to 7 days prior to show)
- Waitlist opportunities for upgrades
- Upgrade and exchange fees waived
- Early enrollment and waived registration fee for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs
*Some restrictions apply
**Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre only
For assistance call: 727-791-7355 or send us an email.
Silver Circle
($3,000 annual donation; $2,700 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Private phone line and e-mail for ticket purchasing
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show) and waitlist opportunities for upgrades
- Fees waived for ticket purchases, seat upgrade opportunities and returns/exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Access to Dress Circle Lounges at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre during Main Stage shows (includes complimentary beer, champagne, wine and light refreshments)
- Complimentary wine, beer, soda or water at any lobby bar
- Invitation for TWO (2) to enjoy ONE (1) exclusive Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts held within active annual membership
- 20% discount on meeting space rental at Ruth Eckerd Hall*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- One (1) complimentary private lesson at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
For assistance call: 727-791-7355 or send us an email.
Gold Circle
($6,000 annual donation; $4,800 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Private phone line and e-mail for ticket purchasing
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show) and waitlist opportunities for upgrades
- Fees waived for ticket purchases, seat upgrade opportunities and returns/exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Access to Dress Circle Lounges at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre during Main Stage shows (includes complimentary beer, champagne, wine and light refreshments)
- Complimentary wine, beer, soda or water at any lobby bar
- Invitation for TWO (2) to enjoy ALL exclusive Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts held within active annual membership
- Invitation to special member events such as “Cocktails with the Cast” for select Broadway shows
- 20% discount on meeting space rental at Ruth Eckerd Hall*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- One (1) complimentary private lesson at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
For assistance call: 727-791-7355 or send us an email.
Platinum Circle
($12,000 annual donation; $9,400 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Private phone line and e-mail for ticket purchasing
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show) and waitlist opportunities for upgrades
- Fees waived for ticket purchases, seat upgrade opportunities and returns/exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Increased priority for access to artist opportunities like photo lines, signed posters, etc.*
- Access to Dress Circle Lounges at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre during Main Stage shows (includes complimentary beer, champagne, wine and light refreshments)
- Complimentary wine, beer, soda or water at any lobby bar
- Access to reserved parking for Ruth Eckerd Hall shows and free valet for TEN (10) Ruth Eckerd Hall or Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Main Stage shows
- Invitation for FOUR (4) to enjoy ALL exclusive Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts held within active annual membership
- Invitation to special member events such as “Cocktails with the Cast” for select Broadway shows
- Recognition for being a Platinum Circle level member
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- 20% discount on meeting space rental at Ruth Eckerd Hall*
- One (1) complimentary private lesson at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
For assistance call: 727-791-7355 or send us an email.
Founders Circle
($18,000 annual donation; $15,400 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- Increased priority ticket purchasing during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Private phone line and e-mail for ticket purchasing
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show) and waitlist opportunities for upgrades
- Fees waived for ticket purchases, seat upgrade opportunities and returns/exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Increased priority for access to artist opportunities like photo lines, signed posters, etc.*
- Access to Dress Circle Lounges at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre during Main Stage shows (includes complimentary beer, champagne, wine and light refreshments)
- Complimentary wine, beer, soda or water at any lobby bar
- Access to reserved parking for Ruth Eckerd Hall shows and free valet for TEN (10) Ruth Eckerd Hall or Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Main Stage shows
- Invitation for FOUR (4) to enjoy ALL exclusive Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts held within active annual membership
- Access to VIP artist experiences at Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts (meet and greets, photograph opportunities and Q&A sessions)
- Reserved premium seating, when possible, at Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts
- Invitation to special member events such as ”Cocktails with the Cast” for select Broadway shows
- Recognition for being a Founder Circle level member
- Invitation to exclusive events held throughout the year*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- 20% discount on meeting space rental at Ruth Eckerd Hall*
- One (1) complimentary private lesson at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
For assistance call: 727-791-7355 or send us an email.
Superstars
($24,000 annual donation; $20,000 tax-deductible)
- Members-only pre-sale ticket purchasing* for events at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound
- First priority to purchase tickets during the pre-sale**, before the general public*
- Private phone line and e-mail for ticket purchasing
- Ticket return privileges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show) and waitlist opportunities for upgrades
- Fees waived for ticket purchases, seat upgrade opportunities and returns/exchanges (must be done at least seven (7) days prior to show)
- Increased priority for access to artist opportunities like photo lines, signed posters, etc.*
- Access to Dress Circle Lounges at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre during Main Stage shows (includes complimentary champagne, wine, beer and light refreshments)
- Complimentary wine, beer, soda or water at any lobby bar
- Access to reserved parking for Ruth Eckerd Hall shows and free valet for ALL Ruth Eckerd Hall or Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Main Stage shows
- Invitation for FOUR (4) to enjoy ALL exclusive Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts held within active annual membership
- Access to VIP artist experiences at Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts (meet and greets, photograph opportunities and Q&A sessions*)
- Reserved premium seating, when possible, at Friends of Music Membership Appreciation Concerts
- Invitation to special member events such as “Cocktails with the Cast” for select Broadway shows
- Recognition for being a superstar level member
- Invitation to exclusive events held throughout the year*
- Early Enrollment for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts programs and waived enrollment fees
- 20% discount on meeting space rental at Ruth Eckerd Hall*
- One (1) complimentary private lesson at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts
- Marquee recognition for two (2) weeks of the year*, thanking you for your support
- Private lunch on stage for six (6)*
*Some restrictions may apply.
**Pre-sale ticket orders prioritized according to annual donation and then cumulative giving. Some restrictions may apply.
For assistance call: 727-791-7355 or send us an email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please find frequently asked questions regarding memberships and charitable contributions to the hall on our Support & Membership FAQs page.