Support

Let’s build a community where bold and beautiful experiences thrive.


Opportunities to invest in bold experiences that invigorate lives.

Fuel the community’s cultural vitality.

Fresh theatrical experiences at Lancaster's most immersive venue are invigoraitng lives. Your support drives this mission while unlocking exclusive perks.

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Business & Foundation Giving: Producing Partners

As a show or season sponsor, Producing Partners invest in Prima’s performances to ensure that every audience member has an exhilarating experience.

Customizable benefits include premium tickets, VIP champagne toasts with Prima performers, and brand recognition.

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Individual Giving: Prima Friends

Personally support Prima’s mission and gain exclusive access.

Prima Friends are the heartbeat of sustaining the theatre’s fresh theatrical experiences, year after year.

Join the annual giving program and unlock exclusive benefits, including insider access to special events and VIP updates. Plus, enjoy seeing your name displayed in performance playbills.

For as little as $10 a month - less than the price of Netflix - you can be part of something extraordinary.


Community Impact

Initiatives

NextGen

  • Meaningful youth internships with hands-on experience and individual mentorship.

  • Exclusive student engagements with creative leaders and performers.

  • Subsidized tickets and transportation for Prima Performances.

Beloved Community Project

This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at elevating BIPOC performing artists and organizations by providing crucial support: dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces, access to designers and technicians, mentorship, and comprehensive marketing and technical resources.

The Beloved Community Project is an effort to empower marginalized voices, rectify historical imbalances, and foster a more inclusive cultural landscape through collaborative partnerships.

The Greatlist

Is there a more dignified way to make the arts accessible to those facing financial constraints than traditional methods?

Prima’s Greatlist offers a solution that transcends traditional pay-what-you-can models. Instead of segregating economically disadvantaged individuals into separate, inconvenient performances, The Greatlist provides subsidized tickets to regular public shows through a simple texting service. Because creative inspiration should be accessible to everyone.

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Other Giving Opportunities

Market Gifts

Consider making tax-advantaged donations to Prima from a donor-advised fund, appreciated stock, or Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA

  • Prima Theatre, a nonprofit organization, gratefully accepts gifts from Donor Advised Funds. Kindly authorize your fund manager to release your name for proper gift recording, and advise them to mail the check to Prima Theatre at 941 Wheatland Ave, Suite A, Lancaster, PA 17603. For any required information or documentation, please contact support@primatheatre.org or call (717) 406-8040.

  • Prima Theatre appreciates gifts of stock, offering you additional tax benefits. To notify Prima of your transfer, please contact support@primatheatre.org or call (717) 406-8040. You may also instruct your financial planner to contact Prima or provide the following details:

    • Broker: TD Ameritrade

    • DTC #: 0188

    • Account Name: Prima Arts Inc

    • Account #: 945452055

  • Individuals aged 70½ or older may transfer up to $100,000 annually from their IRA, Inherited IRA, SEP IRA, or SIMPLE IRA directly to charitable organizations. This donation can be recognized as a charitable contribution. If you're considering this option, please ensure the direct distribution from your IRA custodian by check to Prima Arts Inc. For more details, kindly contact your IRA administrator or financial advisor.

Legacy Circle

Ensure your lasting impact on future generations by joining the LEGACY CIRCLE, a visionary group of people who are embracing Legacy Giving with Prima Theatre.

By including Prima in your estate plan, whether through your trust or will, you guarantee Prima’s enduring role as a cornerstone of local culture, leaving behind a profound personal legacy. Your generosity today not only sustains Prima Theatre but also nurtures its growth for the enjoyment of future artists and audiences alike.

Designating Prima as a beneficiary can be seamlessly integrated into various financial instruments, including your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or commercial annuity.

  • For personalized guidance, consult with your financial advisor or IRA administrator.

    Crafting a plan to benefit Prima Theatre is straightforward. Below is a template for incorporating a bequest in your will or trust:

    “I, [Your Name], bequeath [specify either a dollar amount or a percentage of your residuary estate] to Prima Arts Inc, 941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite A, Lancaster, PA 17603, Tax ID#27-3111556”

    As a member of Prima’s exclusive Legacy Circle, the organization will gratefully acknowledge your planned gifts with special recognition and lifelong benefits. For further details, connect with support@primatheatre.org or call (717) 327-5124.

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