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
2023-24 Friends of GPAC
Superstar
Maxine Amos
Mary Bare
Gerald & Alicia Berry
Robert Caton
Mr. Jack and Dr. Kelly Ficklin
Karen Jenkins
Sylvia G. & Kemp Stewart
Adolphus Lee Turner, Jr.
Showstopper
Brad & Twilla Allen
Floyd Locklear & Mike Brown
Jack & Kelly Ficklin
Conductor
Reverend Gary W. Deese
Dr. Katie Lowry & Mark Peterson
Dr. Tommy & Marion Thompson
WebElated, LLC
Producer
Dr. James & Paula Bass
Dr. Cherry M. Beasley
Mary Lou Herring
Robert Ivey
Ila Killian
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
Gregg Givens
Stann Givens
Paul & Caroline Jolicoeur
James Kirkland
Natalie Lewis
Doris Little John
Dr. Cheryl Locklear
Dr. Mary Ann & John D. Masters
Katherine Nobles
Dr. & Mrs. Merle Summers
Shelia Swift
Debrorah Tyler
The Mystical Order of Eta Teta Pie
Patron
Jennifer Austin
Richard Bryant
Bonnie Canady
Hartley Fitts
James Heiman
James E. Lockemy
Bill & Betty Smith
Lester Southern
Lenore Taylor
Alex & Dawn Whitley
Paul & Karen Van Zandt