-HOW YOUR GENEROSITY-

Helps Us Grow

You have a part to play! The Friends of The Lerner helps ensure that the experience of The Lerner Theatre can be enjoyed by all members of the community and that The Lerner can present a diverse array of performers and programs for years to come. Every time you make a donation or purchase a ticket, you support us in our mission to provide and promote theatre excellence. Your donation helps The Lerner grow by bringing diverse and quality programming right here to Elkhart!

Donation Levels & Benefits

Thank you for your interest and support of the historic Lerner Theatre. As a not-for-profit, our success and continued growth requires the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations. By making a tax-deductible gift to The Lerner you are helping sustain a vibrant cultural life within the Michiana region.

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 24 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 24 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 24 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner

    • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
    • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
    • Recognition in the online Annual Report
    • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
    • Invitation to annual member celebration

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  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Private backstage tour by appointment

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Private backstage tour by appointment
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of two theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Behind the scenes facility and historical tour
  • Private backstage tour by appointment
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of three theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Behind the scenes facility and historical tour
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of four theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Behind the scenes facility and historical tour.
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of four theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall
  • Your Name in Lights! A message in the Theatre’s marquee rotation for a day (Based on availability. Pre-approved message required.)
  • Use of the Theatre for a day for your party or event. (Subject to availability. Labor charges may apply.)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall
  • Invitation to an exclusive meet and greet (Pending artist availability)
Donate Today

-HOW YOUR GENEROSITY-

Helps Us Grow

You have a part to play! The Friends of The Lerner helps ensure that the experience of The Lerner Theatre can be enjoyed by all members of the community and that The Lerner can present a diverse array of performers and programs for years to come. Every time you make a donation or purchase a ticket, you support us in our mission to provide and promote theatre excellence. Your donation helps The Lerner grow by bringing diverse and quality programming right here to Elkhart!

Donation Levels & Benefits

Thank you for your interest and support of the historic Lerner Theatre. As a not-for-profit, our success and continued growth requires the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations. By making a tax-deductible gift to The Lerner you are helping sustain a vibrant cultural life within the Michiana region.

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 24 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 24 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 24 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Two concession coupons ($20 Value)

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Two concession coupons ($20 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Two concession coupons ($20 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Two Silent Movie Packages ($70 Value)
  • Two Session Passes to the 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival ($62 Value)

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Four concession coupons ($40 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Four Silent Movie Packages ($140 Value)
  • Two Session Passes to the 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival ($62 Value)
  • Private backstage tour by appointment
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of one theatre seat (While inventory lasts)

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Four concession coupons ($40 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Six Silent Movie Packages ($210 Value)
  • Two Premium Weekend Passes to the 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival ($400 Value)
  • Private backstage tour by appointment
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of two theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Six concession coupons ($60 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Eight Silent Movie Packages ($280 Value)
  • Four VIP Weekend Passes to the 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival ($600 Value)
  • Dinner on stage and behind the scenes facility and historical tour
  • Private backstage tour by appointment
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of three theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Eight concession coupons ($80 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Ten Silent Movie Packages ($350 Value)
  • Four Top Brass Passes to the 2018 Elkhart Jazz Festival ($1,600 Value)
  • Dinner on stage and behind the scenes facility and historical tour
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of four theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall

  • Inclusion in the E-Club and advance email notice of events
  • Opportunity to purchase tickets 48 hours prior to the public (When Available)
  • Recognition in the online Annual Report
  • Website Recognition as donor to Friends of The Lerner
  • Ten concession coupons ($100 Value)
  • 10% off tickets to all shows promoted by Friends of The Lerner
  • Invitation to annual member celebration
  • Ten Silent Movie Packages ($350 Value)
  • Four 2018 Jazz Festival Premium Weekend Top Brass Passes ($1,600 Value)
  • Dinner on stage and behind the scenes facility and historical tour.
  • Sponsorship/personalized dedication of four theatre seats (While inventory lasts)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall
  • Your Name in Lights! A message in the Theatre’s marquee rotation for a day (Based on availability. Pre-approved message required.)
  • Use of the Theatre for a day for your party or event. (Subject to availability. Labor charges may apply.)
  • Name included on the Friends of the Lerner donor wall
  • Invitation to an exclusive meet and greet (Pending artist availability)
  • Ten Tickets to the show of donor’s choice. (Deadlines apply)
Donate Today

Seat Sponsorship Program

We need your help to fill the house at The Lerner Theatre! Your tax-deductible donation will buy a theater seat with your name engraved on it. You can also use this distinctive opportunity as a gift for a friend or loved one, ensuring that they, too, will be a visible part of this dynamic arts and community center for years to come!

Orchestra Center

$500
  • The plaque will only be printed with the designation and the first and last names.

Main Floor

$250
  • The plaque will only be printed with the designation and the first and last names.

Balcony

$150
  • The plaque will only be printed with the designation and the first and last names.
Sponsor A Seat