Since 1975, the Givens Performing Arts Center has committed to bringing the best of the performing arts to the southeast region. Making your performing arts center work requires the work, energy and talents of many, including a special group - The Friends of GPAC. You can join this elite group and help to ensure the arts continue. As a Friend, you will be entitled to special benefits, as listed below. Please help us to continue to grow by giving!
You can join the Friends of GPAC online today! Go to uncp.edu/give and find the drop down menu for Givens Performing Arts Center or call the GPAC team at 910.521.6361 for donation assistance.
Friends of GPAC Levels
PATRON: Minimum $50 donation
- Listing on GPAC website and in all season show bills
- Advance notice of special events
- Access to member-only presale tickets before the general public
DIRECTOR: ($100-$249)
- Benefits listed above PLUS
- Four (4) coupons for show concession items
PRODUCER: ($250-$499)
- Benefits listed above PLUS
- Special invitation to receptions to be held this season
- 10% discount on single tickets to Professional Artist Series performances of your choice (based on availability – call the box office to reserve seats)
CONDUCTOR: ($500-$749)
- Benefits listed above PLUS
- Two (2) concession coupons for each Performing Artist Series performance
- 15% discount on single tickets to Professional Artist Series performances of your choice (based on availability – please call the box office)
SHOWSTOPPER: ($750-$999)
- Benefits listed above PLUS
- One (1) Season Subscription
- Name listed on lobby video monitors (subject to availability)
SUPERSTAR: ($1,000 and above)
- Benefits listed about PLUS
- Name listed on lobby banner
- Private tour of GPAC on mutually agreeable date
2024-2025 FRIENDS OF GPAC
SUPERSTAR
Brad & Twilla Allen
Maxine Amos
Gearld & Alicia Berry
Bob & Faye Caton
Jack & Kelly Ficklin
Karen Jenkins
Kemp & Sylvia Stewart
Dr. Tommy & Marion Thompson
Adolphus Lee Turner, Jr
SHOWSTOPPER
Mike Brown & Floyd Locklear
CONDUCTOR
Michael Chavis
Reverend Gary Deese
Don & Linda Metzger
PRODUCER
Dr. & Mrs. James Bass
Dr. Cherry M. Beasley
Jerry Griffith
Mary Lou Herring
Doris Littlejon
Jenifer Jones-Locklear - In memory of Myrtle Berry
Dr. Sara & Mr. Mitch Simmons
Chris & Emily Summers
DIRECTOR
Dorothy Blue
Terry & Janet Chavis
Larry & Lisa Gales - In memory of Jamie Lynn Gales
Gray & Brenda Gilbert
James Heiman
Donna Hicks
Paul & Caroline Jolicoeur
James Kirkland
Dr. Mary Ann & John D. Masters
Philip & Gale McRae
Katherine Nobles
Mr. & Mrs. Mat Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Merle Summers
WebElated, LLC
PATRON
Jenifer Austin
Susan B. Carter
Myrta Cox
Frances Jacobs
Dr. Cheryl Locklear
Owen McNulty
Bill & Betty Smith
Lester Southern
Paul & Karen VanZandt
Alex & Dawn Whitley