Membership Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What exactly does Membership with SCS mean?

Our theatre operates with a Membership system rather than Season Subscriptions. This model has worked so well for us since we made the move 10+ years ago from Shakespeare Santa Cruz and the Glen at UCSC to Santa Cruz Shakespeare at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park. This would not have been possible without AMAZING community support. We consider donors as SCS family members, and the Membership system was devised to reflect our gratitude through specialized annual benefits and acknowledgment! Simply put, it allows you to get the very most from your SCS theatre experience.

What does Membership donation benefit within SCS?
What does Annual Membership mean? How long do my benefits extend and when should I renew?
How do I know when to renew my Membership?
Is my Membership donation tax-deductible?
How will my Membership donation be acknowledged by SCS?
What is SCS’ Tax Identification Number? What is SCS’ legal name?
Are accounts individual or can I combine my giving with someone else?
How can I make my Membership donation/What giving applies to Memberships?
Who can utilize the benefits from my individual or household Membership?
What are the Levels of Membership?
What Benefits do I receive at any given level?
What is a Membership Card?
When do tickets go on sale for Members?
What is Concierge Service?
What is Early Admission to the Theatre?
Which Members get recognized in the Playbill and how?
What are no-fee ticket exchanges? Who gets them?
What is the monthly newsletter? Who gets it?
What Ticket Discounts do Members receive? How can I make sure they apply?
How do I know if I’m eligible for a certain Benefit, if I’ve already used a certain Benefit, or how much of a Benefit I have remaining?
Do Members receive Free Tickets? What are Ticket Vouchers?
What discounts do Members receive on SCS Food & Drink?
Do Members receive free bottles of wine?
What discounts do Members receive on SCS Merchandise?
Do Members receive Free Seat Cushions?
Am I invited to the Season Announcement Event?
Am I invited to the Behind the Scenes Event?
Do I get a Season Poster?
Who has access to Reserved Picnic Tables? How do I reserve one?
What members receive recognition from the stage during the Season?
Can I attend a rehearsal at SCS?
Can a Member get a Backstage Tour?
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Still have more questions about Membership at SCS?

Please contact Rachel Lee Rogers at rachel@santacruzshakespeare.org or call (831) 460-6396 and follow the extension for Development.

This FAQ is a friendly, fun yet factual exploration of the SCS Membership model and we update it frequently, but it may not be exhaustive. If in doubt, please reach out!

Thanks, thanks, and ever thanks! SCS deeply values each and every one of our Members, donors, and patrons!

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