Wilson Center Memberships

The Wilson Center relies on the annual support of our Wilson Center members to make possible the many endeavors we pursue in support of our mission, including:

• Providing CFCC students with real-world training and employment opportunities in a world-class performing arts facility.
• Waiving our base rental fee for New Hanover and Pender County public school programs.
• Offering the lowest possible rental costs for our resident companies. Such as the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, City Ballet of Wilmington, Wilmington Ballet Company, Wilmington Choral Society, Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts, and the North Carolina Symphony.
• Presenting performances that feature world-renowned artists, such as Diana Ross, Tony Bennett, ZZ Top, Gladys Knight, and hit National Broadway tours.

In grateful acknowledgment of your generosity and support, The Wilson Center offers a variety of exclusive benefits to enrich each member’s performing arts experience.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Member: Annual Donation of $1000+

• Advance ticket purchases for Wilson Center Presents performances and other events as announced – usually 24 to 72 hours before public sale
• Waived exchange fees, if exchange is made at least one week prior to the performance
• Complimentary Parking in the Hanover Deck across the street from the Wilson Center
• Exclusive Member entry and ticket scanning
• Name in Wilson Center Theater Programs and on the Wilson Center Website
• Special invitation to “Members Only” events throughout the year
• Complimentary Fountain drink and snack at Concessions – 20 drink and snack tickets will be issued at the time of your membership. Use them as you wish at any Wilson Center Presents, PNC Broadway, Stars, or Wonder performances
• Private Wilson Center tour – reservation must be made at least two days in advance – based on availability
• Two one-time use passes to the Directors Club Reception – based upon availability. Reservations must be made in advance

Gold Member: Annual Donation of $2500+

• Advance ticket purchases for Wilson Center Presents performances and other events as announced – usually 24 to 72 hours before public sale
• Waived ticketing purchase fees
• Waived exchange fees, if exchange is made at least one week prior to the performance
• Complimentary Parking in the Hanover Deck across the street from the Wilson Center
• Access to pre-show Director’s Club Receptions
• Exclusive Member entry and ticket scanning
• Name in Wilson Center Theater Programs and on the Wilson Center Website
• Special invitation to “Members Only” events throughout the year
• Private Wilson Center tour – reservation must be made at least two day in advance – based upon availability

Purple Club: Annual Donation of $5,000+

• All the previously listed benefits
• Designated seats on retainer for all Broadway and Wilson Center Presents performances – 10-day period from date of member on sale to release seats. Some seats may not be available for all performances based upon Artists contracts. Pit seating is not available
• Donate a pair of Wilson Center Presents tickets to a non-profit of Donor’s choice through the Broadway for a Better World Program – based upon availability
• Opera Box upgrade for a Wilson Center Presents performance (when available). Must have purchased a P1 or P2 ticket for the performance to qualify for the upgrade. One upgrade per membership year. Minimum 5 days’ notice required to ensure appropriate food and service are secured for your Opera Box
• Name engraved on a seat plaque in the Wilson Center Performance Hall

Diamond Card: Annual Donation of $10,000+

• All the previously listed benefits
• Dinner for eight guests on the Wilson Center Stage with the Wilson Center Executive and Artistic Director – based upon availability

Benefits are non-transferable, valid for one year from activation, and based on availability. Benefits are not available for third-party events using the Center. All gifts are tax-deductible based on the amount exceeding the fair market value of the benefit received. We reserve the right to cancel a Membership without refund if it is determined that tickets obtained via that Membership were sold on a third-party/resale platform.

For additional information regarding Memberships, please contact Ruth Slovik at 910-362-7887 or rslovik@cfcc.edu.

Flow Automotive Director’s Club

The Flow Automotive Director’s Club (FADC) is the pre-show lounge for Wilson Center members and their guests at Wilson Center Presents events, including the PNC Broadway Series. The FADC features fare from local restaurants, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and a private cash bar.

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