Individual Donations and Benefits

Your Gift is Crucial to the Success of Pittsburgh CLO

Each and every individual who enjoys the many offerings of Pittsburgh CLO -- from the spectacular Summer Seasons, Kara Cabaret Series and annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol, to CLO’s many education programs -- plays a vital role in keeping musical theater alive and well in Pittsburgh and around the nation.

Your donation:

  • Makes it possible for CLO to produce high-quality performances and create new musicals
  • Provides arts education programs for tens of thousands of students
  • Provides you with the many special donor benefits and behind-the-scenes opportunities listed below, including dining with stars and attending cast parties and dress rehearsals
     


Pittsburgh CLO (Civic Light Opera) EIN: 25-6000890

Will your company make your gift go further?

The following companies have provided matching gifts for their employees’ contributions to Pittsburgh CLO: 3M Foundation, Aetna Foundation, Apple, Argo Group, BNY Mellon, Chevron, Dollar Bank, Dominion, Eaton Corporation, EQT, GE Foundation, Giant Eagle, Inc., Google, Hillman Company, Highmark, Home Depot, Merck, PCN Network, LLC., PNC Foundation, PPG Industries, Spang and Company, StarKist, Wabtec Corporation

Pittsburgh CLO Individual Donor Benefits

For more information, contact Pittsburgh CLO’s Development Office at Development@PittsburghCLO.org or 412-281-3973 ext. 4.

The tax deductible amount of your contribution is limited by the excess of your contribution over the value of certain benefits you choose to receive from CLO. The value of these benefits is listed under each category. COVID-19 state, city and/or county restrictions may limit benefit usage at any time. For more information on show dates and times, visit pittsburghCLO.org.

Title Producers ($25,000 and above)

Title Producers ($25,000 and above)

All of the below, plus…

● Pittsburgh CLO comes to YOU: PCLO staff will work with you to customize a special intimate performance by PCLO artists in your home, workplace or at an event location, creating an unforgettable experience for you to share with your friends, family or colleagues. Examples include a Raw Read of a new musical, Show Tune Singa-long or recital of your favorite show tunes by local performers or students from our CLO Academy for Musical Theater.*

● Four VIP seats at a PCLO show and dinner for four at a Cultural District restaurant. Value: $360

Total Benefits Value: $2,041

*Family-Friendly!

Lead Producers ($15,000 - $24,999)

Lead Producers ($15,000 - $24,999)

All of the below, plus…

● Backstage Pass: Opportunity for two to sit backstage with the Stage Manager during a PCLO-produced performance (show determined by PCLO).*

● 25 PCLO show tickets donated to a non-profit community organization of your choice.*

● Four VIP seats at a PCLO show and dinner for four at a Cultural District restaurant. Value: $360

Total Benefits Value: $2,041

*Family-Friendly!

Executive Producers ($10,000 - $14,999)

Executive Producers ($10,000 - $14,999)

All of the below, plus…

● Invitation for two to an exclusive dinner with Executive Producer Mark Fleischer and visiting stars and/or distinguished theater professionals

Total Benefits Value: $1,681

Producing Directors ($5,000 - $9,999)

Producing Directors ($5,000 - $9,999)

All of the below, plus…

● Rehearsal Pass: Open invitation for four to attend PCLO dress rehearsals year-round, including Summer Season and Cabaret productions and A Musical Christmas Carol (reservations required and restrictions may apply).*

● A Night at the PCLO Cabaret: a table for four at the performance, light food, a round of drinks and parking. Value: $276

Total Benefits Value: $1,681

*Family-Friendly!

Producers ($3,000 - $4,999) VIP Package

Producers ($3,000 - $4,999) VIP Package

All of the below, plus…

● Two complimentary VIP season tickets for the 2023 Summer Season. Value: $735

● Invitation for two to enjoy complimentary drinks in Benedum Center private lounges during PCLO Summer Series shows at the Benedum. Value: $120

● Invitation for two to a Luncheon with the Stars at the Grand Concourse during the Summer Series.

● Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater Pre-Sale: Purchase up to four tickets to this annual event before they go on sale to the public.*

● Two additional free single tickets to a PCLO-produced show.* Value: $120

● All benefits enjoyed by Associate Producers.

Total Benefits Value: $1,405

*Family-Friendly!

Associate Producers ($1,500 - $2,999)

Associate Producers ($1,500 - $2,999)

All of the below, plus…

● Concierge ticket service through the Development Department year-round and access to VIP seating for exchanges and purchases.

● Reserved, Complimentary Parking: Access to open air flat lot across from the Benedum Center main entrance during six PCLO summer shows or six Theater Square Garage parking passes. Value: $120

● Invitation for two to Supper with the Stars at the Grand Concourse during the Summer Season. Value: $100

● Invitations to cast parties following opening nights of PCLO shows.*

● Invitation for two to observe Summer Season dance auditions in a Benedum Center rehearsal room.*

Total Benefits Value: $430

*Family-Friendly!

Patrons ($500 - $1,499)

Patrons ($500 - $1,499)

All of the below, plus…

● Two free tickets to a PCLO-produced show in Summer 2023.* Value: $120

● Invitation for four to a backstage tour of the Benedum Center.*

● Invitation for four to a tour of the PCLO Construction Center in Springdale, PA.*

Total Benefits Value: $210

*Family-Friendly!

Sponsors ($250 - $499)

Sponsors ($250 - $499)

All of the below, plus…

● Invitation for two to a special reception and dress rehearsal of a CLO show. Value: $60

● Two drink coupons redeemable at a PCLO show in Summer 2023. Value: $30

● 25% discount coupon for the PCLO Boutique.

Total Benefits Value: $90

*Family-Friendly!

Limelighters ($100 - $249)

Limelighters ($100 - $249)

● Listing in PCLO show programs.

● Priority access and invitations to staged readings of new shows.