INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

State Theatre New Jersey Members are at the heart of all we do, and your membership makes so much possible! From Performances for Schools, Symphony Scholars, DiscoveryTix, and so much more, your membership helps us make a meaningful impact in our community. 

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Membership at STNJ also affords you exclusive benefits while supporting our mission of providing arts access for all!

As a nonprofit organization, STNJ is committed to enriching the lives of people from diverse backgrounds throughout New Jersey. 

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Membership pledges can be paid by check, cash, or credit card and may be paid in installments. Gifts of stock are also accepted.

Note: Membership is valid for up to two (2) named adults per household. Membership and associated benefits are valid for 12 months following the first donation of the current year. Membership level is based on cumulative annual donations to STNJ and Membership level may be upgraded at any point in the year. Upgraded Memberships retain the term of the initial Membership donation. Memberships and benefits are non-transferable and non-refundable.  

Friend — $100+

  • Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter
  • Listing in Annual Report to the Community 

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Patron — $250

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Invitation for two (2) to Annual Donor Appreciation Reception
  • Listing in Playbill

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Benefactor — $500+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Pre-Sale Privileges
  • VIP Access Passes* for two (2) to our private Donor Lounge for one (1) performance 

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*Minimum one (1) attendee must be a named Member; VIP Access Passes are non-transferable. VIP Access Passes are valid for one (1) performance during active Membership term and expire at the end of current Membership term. Must contact Membership Manager at least 72 hours prior to selected performances for Donor Lounge access. 

Guarantor — $1,000+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Individual line listing in Annual Report to the Community 
  • Waived Transaction fee for all phone orders 
  • VIP Access Passes* for two (2) to our private Donor Lounge for two (2) performances

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*Minimum one (1) attendee must be a named Member; VIP Access Passes are not transferable. VIP Access Passes are valid for two (2) performances during active Membership term and expire at the end of current Membership term. Must contact Membership Manager at least 72 hours prior to selected performances for Donor Lounge access. 

Silver Circle — $2,500+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Annual VIP Access for two (2)* to our private Donor Lounge per performance 
  • Invitation for two (2) to the Dark Day Soiree Appreciation Dinner 
  • Listing on Donor Wall of Honor in the STNJ Lobby 
  • Direct ticket exchange privileges** 

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*Minimum one (1) attendee must be a named Member; VIP Access Passes are not transferable. 
**Minimum 72 hours notice prior to performance; $5 fee. Must select another announced performance at time of exchange. While Guest Services will endeavor to secure comparable seats for selected performance, the same seats are not guaranteed. 

Gold Circle — $3,500+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Dedicated Member Experience Concierge for Express Priority Seating 

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Platinum Circle — $5,000+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Dedicated Member Experience Concierge for Priority Access Premium Seating
  • Two (2) guest passes† to our private Donor Lounge per month 
  • Flex ticket exchange privileges‡
  • Shared Naming Sponsorship of one (1) performance with two (2) complimentary tickets to sponsored performance*  

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*Excludes performances spanning multiple dates, i.e. Broadway Series performances. Excludes all non-STNJ performances and events. 
**Minimum one (1) attendee must be a named Member; VIP Access Passes are not transferable.  
†Two (2) guest passes in addition to the named members; one (1) named member must be in attendance. Monthly VIP Access Guest Passes may not be accrued. 
‡ Minimum 72 hours notice prior to performance; $5 fee. Ticket value will be placed on Member’s account; unused funds expire at the end of STNJ’s current fiscal year (6/30) and will be treated as a donation. 

Diamond Circle — $10,000+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Annual VIP Access for four (4)* to our private Donor Lounge per performance
  • Eligibility for two (2) for Artist Meet & Greets† 
  • Listing on rotating Theatre Marquee for full Membership Term 
  • Private usage of the Studio for one (1) pre-performance reception for up to forty (40) guests**  

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*Minimum one (1) attendee must be a named Member; VIP Access Passes are not transferable. 
**Subject to availability. Minimum two weeks (2) advance notice required. Benefit provides for usage of Studio facility only; Member is responsible for arranging any desired food and beverage. 
†Subject to availability. 

Underwriter Circle — $15,000+

All lower-tier benefits, plus: 

  • Exclusive Naming Sponsorship of one (1) performance with four (4) complimentary tickets to sponsored performance 
  • Private usage of the Studio for one (1) pre-performance reception for up to eighty (80) guests* 

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*Subject to availability. Minimum two weeks (2) advance notice required. Benefit provides for usage of Studio facility only; Member is responsible for arranging any desired food and beverage. 

Benefits are not cumulative.

More Ways to Enjoy Membership!

Join us in our Donor Lounge, explore Member-Only Events, and expand your membership with Matching Gifts!

VIP Donor Lounge
The exclusive donor lounge located off the Heldrich Lobby includes one complimentary beverage per person at the private bar, complimentary snacks, private all-gender restrooms, and private coat closet. Donors and VIPs can access the donor lounge through the VIP entrance to the left of the theater's front doors.