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DONATION CAMPAIGNS
2023 Second Thought Theatre Individual Donation
Thank you for supporting Second Thought Theatre. Supporters like you allow us to fully realize our vision as a theater that makes no excuses: a theater that stages plays to confront convention, challenge convictions, and welcome conversations.

Second Thought proudly features the best casts and crews in the area, bringing an intense and intimate experience to you. Your gift makes a tremendous impact to our bottom line.

If you would prefer, a check can be mailed to:

Second Thought Theatre
3839 McKinney Ave., Ste. 155-452
Dallas, TX 75204

As always, your contribution is tax-deductible.
2023 Big Thinkers Campaign

Big Thinkers is a farsighted group of supporters who value smart theater and ensure Second Thought Theatre’s ability to produce a classic play biennially. For 2023 the classic play is also a world premiere. Anne-Tig-Uh-Knee by Janielle Kastner is inspired by and adapted freely from Antigone by Sophocles. This adaptation features stories about rules and when we can break them.

-Gifts $100 to $499
• Pre-rehearsal talk with Second Thought Theatre’s Artistic Director Carson McCain and Executive Director Parker Gray about the creative process and possible overlooked aspects of the production on Wednesday, October 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Bryant Hall
• Signed copy of playbill by actors and director distributed following Opening Night
• Reserved seating (with ticket purchase) with the Big Thinkers donor group on World Premiere Opening Night, Friday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m.
• Recognition as a Big Thinker in the Anne-Tig-Uh-Knee playbill 

-Gifts $500 to $999 – all of the above, plus
• Invitation to first reading of script by cast on Monday, September 18
• Classic Film Screening of Oedipus at the Violet Crown Cinema in West Village. Enjoy a private screening of
one of the prequels to Antigone to immerse yourself in the backstory of one of the greatest trilogies of all time
(Date TBD)
• Opening Night Cast Party on Friday, October 13 at the home of Tara Lewis and John Swords 

-Gifts $1,000 to $4,999 – all of the above, plus
• Two tickets to Anne-Tig-Uh-Knee Opening Night
• “A Modern Symposium: Join a conversation with Playwright Janielle Kastner, Director Carson McCain and Dramaturg Haley Nelson about Sophocles, Actors and Classical Adaptation!” 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the home Carol and Kevin March on Friday, September 29
• Photo with Cast at Opening Night Cast Party on Friday, October 13 

-Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 – all of the above, plus
Two additional tickets to Anne-Tig-Uh-Knee Opening Night (A total of 4 tickets)
• Script autographed by Janielle Kastner
• Invitation to be part of exclusive audience for a Feedback Rehearsal on Monday, October 2 as the cast and creatives workshop the potential audience interaction needed in the play


Gifts of $10,000 or more – all of the above, plus
• Four additional tickets to Anne-Tig-Uh-Knee Opening Night (A total of 8 tickets)
• Recognition as lead production underwriter in playbill and curtain speech
• Lunch with Carson McCain, Janielle Kastner, and Parker Gray (Time and location TBD)
• Leather Bound Edition of Antigone by Sophocles
2024: State of Mind

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS of SECOND THOUGHT THEATRE
Sunday, June 9, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Sponsor Benefits
Please commit by March 31 for invitation recognition



All Sponsors will receive the following benefits:

• Recognition as a Sponsor in the State of Mind printed invitation and STT website (if confirmed by March 31)
• Special thanks and recognition at 2024 State of Mind: Celebrating 20 Years of Second Thought Theatre event
• Complimentary Sips & Bites Brunch
• Complimentary valet parking at the event
• Playbill recognition throughout the 2024 Second Thought season
• Invitations to Special Donor Events during the 2024 Season

Producing Sponsor ($20,000)
• Acknowledgement as a Producing Sponsor for the 2024 Season
• Recognition in all printed and online materials and media releases
• (2) Reserved VIP tables for 20 guests total
• (2) Complimentary champagne bottles per table and commemorative ice bucket at each table
• (6) Complimentary tickets to each opening night of the 2024 Season
• (20) Complimentary tickets to share with others and use during the 2024 Season

Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)
• Acknowledgement as a Presenting Sponsor for one show during the 2024 season
• Recognition in all printed and online materials and media releases
• (1) Reserved VIP table for 10 guests
• (2) Complimentary champagne bottles and commemorative ice bucket at each table
• (4) Complimentary tickets to each opening night of the 2024 Season
• (10) Complimentary tickets to share with others and use during the 2024 Season

Marquee Sponsor ($5,000)
• (1) Reserved table for 6 guests
• (2) Complimentary tickets to each opening night of the 2024 Season
• (8) Complimentary tickets to share with others and use during the 2024 Season

Spotlight Sponsor ($2,500)
• (5) Tickets to 2024 State of Mind: Celebrating 20 Years of Second Thought Theatre
• (6) Complimentary tickets to use during the 2024 Season

Onstage Sponsor ($1,000)
• (2) tickets to 2024 State of Mind: Celebrating 20 Years of Second Thought Theatre
• (4) complimentary tickets to use during the 2024 Season

Sponsor an Artist ($125 each)
• Ticket for an artist to attend State of Mind: Celebrating 20 Years of Second Thought


Individual tickets for the event will go on sale for $125 on April 15