Thank you for your contribution to Ensemble Arts Philly. In gratitude for your generosity, we provide member benefits that bring you closer to our mission and the art you love. This brochure provides information about donor benefits by level and explains how benefits may affect the tax deductibility of your gift.
Thank you for supporting Ensemble Arts Philly— we can’t wait to share this season with you!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Photo: Andrew Eccles
Contact Us
Our team is here to help you make the most of your Ensemble Arts experience.
Donor Services
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Phone: 215.790.5321
E-mail: membership@ensembleartsphilly.org
Mail:
Ensemble Arts Philly Annual Fund
300 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Audience Services
Purchase, exchange, or donate your tickets.
Monday through Friday, 10 AM–6 PM*
Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–6 PM*
Phone: 215.893.1999
E-mail: audienceservices@ensembleartsphilly.org
*On days when there is an evening performance, the Contact Center will remain open until 8 PM. Holiday hours may vary.
My Account
Access your tickets, benefits, giving, and more.
Visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org/MyAccount to stay connected, supported, and in the know this season.
• Benefits: View your membership information, access promotions like ticket discounts, and see your annual tax receipt each January via My Account.
• Tickets: Access your digital wallet and see your upcoming performances.
• Account Settings: Manage your contact preferences, stored payment methods, and update your My Account password.
Scan the QR Code to access your My Account details.
Member Benefits
iLuminate
Each member level includes all benefits from the preceding levels.
Member $1–$99
• Access to member digital experiences, including behind-the-scenes interviews with artists and artistic personnel
• Access to Ensemble Arts Donor Impact Report
• New! Ensemble Arts curated digital playlists throughout the season
Bronze $100–$249
• Extraordinary Extras alerts: opportunities to win free tickets and enjoy last-minute ticket offers and discounts
• Access to member pre-sales all season long
• New! 10% off drinks and snacks purchased at concession stands in the Kimmel Center, Miller Theater, and Academy of Music
Silver $250–$499
• Invitation for two to behind-the-scenes venue tours of the Kimmel Center, Miller Theater, or Academy of Music annually
• New! 10% off Curtain Call Cafe and Lounge inside the Kimmel Center
Gold $500–$999
• 10% discount on select Ensemble Arts Presents performances (including Comedy, Dance, Jazz, Family Series, and more) with promo code MEM2526*
• Four tickets to a Philadelphia Orchestra Open Rehearsal
*Member discount is not applicable for all performances. Please visit Event Calendar at www.EnsembleArtsPhilly.org for details.
Platinum Circle
Platinum $1,000–$1,499
• Access to premium subscription seats in the Platinum Circle (Broadway Series subscribers only)
• Invitation to the Academy Club Broadway pre-show experience for up to four subscribers**
• Acknowledgement of support in Playbill programs
• Concierge service through the priority services coordinator for ticket purchases, exchanges, and parking
• New! Food and Beverage Triple Threat: Enjoy 10% off concession stands, Curtain Call Cafe and Lounge, and Leo Restaurant and Bar
Platinum Plus $1,500–$2,499 (NEW LEVEL!)
• Invitation to the Academy Club Broadway pre-show experience for up to six subscribers**
• Invitations to special events including donor receptions, artist meet-and-greets, and more
• Invitation to a Meet the Artists event with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Founders Circle
Founders Circle members are part of a distinguished group of leadership donors who receive unique benefits and opportunities designed to enhance your experience of Ensemble Arts Philly and deepen your relationship with the arts.
Each Founders Circle level includes all benefits from the preceding member levels.
Founders Circle Partner $2,500–$4,999
• Invitations to unique behind-the-scenes experiences, including Broadway launch events
• New! Invitation to a reception with Philadelphia Orchestra Ambassadors Circle members prior to a select concert**
Founders Circle Benefactor $5,000–$9,999
• Early access to patron travel opportunities, including day trips
• Exclusive access to purchase premium parking in the Kimmel Center Parking Garage. Parking must be purchased in advance to take advantage of this benefit, first come, first served
**These benefits have a value that affects the tax deductibility of your contribution. Please see page 7 for more information.
Members at the Founders Circle Benefactor level and above are also eligible for parking passes on all prepaid parking in the Kimmel Center Parking Garage Parking must be reserved by calling or e-mailing the priority services coordinator. Pre-paid parking must be purchased in advance and is subject to availability.
To enter the garage, members show their pre-paid ticket and are ushered to the reserved parking area.
Artists Circle $10,000–$24,999
• New! Special pre-performance opportunities
• New! Invitations to Education program presentations
• New! Invitations to the Founders Lounge for select Philadelphia Orchestra performances
Presidents Circle $25,000 and above
• Presidents Circle members receive individually tailored benefits that offer exclusive access to, and opportunities for, interaction with artists and artistic personnel.
• Access to the Founders Lounge facilities for a private reception (rental fee waived, food and beverage additional; subject to availability)
Learn More About Your Donor Benefits
When you make a gift to Ensemble Arts Philly, you receive member benefits designed to deepen your personal arts experience.
Benefits are delivered based on your membership, which begins the month of your primary Annual Fund gift. For example, if you make your gift each December, your membership is active from December through November.
You will receive invitations to special events throughout your active membership period. Participation in these events may affect the tax deductibility of your gift. When making your gift, you may elect to decline donor benefits. Please note that if you prefer to decline these benefits, you will not receive certain event invitations.
Value of Goods and Services Received for Tax-Deduction Purposes
Ensemble Arts Philly, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, must provide a good-faith estimate of any benefits received in exchange for charitable contributions. The value of these benefits should be deducted from your total contribution when claiming a tax donation.
Donors may decline all benefits, making their entire gift tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please indicate this at the time of your contribution, or contact Donor Services with questions.
Donors at the Platinum Level receive an estimated $150 worth of goods and services in exchange for their contribution.
Donors at the Platinum Plus Level receive an estimated $225 worth of goods and services in exchange for their contribution.
Donors at the Founders Circle level ($2,500+) receive an estimated $285 worth of goods and services in exchange for their contribution.
Photo: Orlando Printer
Nate Smith
Academy Club
Photo: Matthew Murphy
Take your Broadway Series experience to a whole new level with a Platinum membership—designed with theater lovers like you in mind!
Platinum Circle and Founders Circle members who are also Broadway Series subscribers have access to Academy Club, the pre-show and intermission experience for the subscription series. The experience includes:
• Reception in the Academy of Music Ballroom an hour before curtain and during intermission
• Early access to the Academy through the Broad Street Ballroom entrance
• Complimentary beverages and light fare from Rhubarb Hospitality Group
• Access to the Academy Club coat check and private restrooms
Academy Club membership starts at the $1,000+ Platinum level and is good for up to four Broadway Series subscribers. Donors at the $1,500 Platinum Plus level receive Academy Club membership for up to six subscribers.
2025–26
Academy Club Dates
Back to the Future Nov 18–30, 2025
Jan 6–18, 2026
Feb 11–22, 2026
Accessibility at Donor Events
The Notebook
Photo: Julieta Cervantes
Ensemble Arts Philly is committed to creating a welcoming space for individuals with disabilities.
In order to best accommodate your request, please contact us with your needs prior to the event.
We are committed to holding our events in venues that allow for wheelchair and other mobility device access to parking, seating, and restrooms.
Parking in the Kimmel Center Parking Garage is available for purchase to those with a Persons with Disability Parking Placard.
Personal care attendants may attend any benefit event in addition to your guests.
For events at Ensemble Arts Philly venues, we offer:
• Assistive listening devices
• Reserved seating near the front of the event for those with low vision or blindness
• Sensory-friendly kits and quiet spaces
We are here to serve our guests and make your donor experience as enjoyable as possible. Please contact us if you have any further requests or questions.
Most of Ensemble Arts Philly’s events take place within Ensemble Arts Philly venues. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts complies with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and laws to ensure accessibility to individuals with disabilities who use our facilities.
