Since 1975, the Givens Performing Arts Center has invested a commitment of bringing the best of the performing arts to the southeast region of North Carolina. 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
SUPPORTER: ($20-$49)
- Listing in GPAC showbill
PATRON: ($50-$99)
- Listing on GPAC website and all season showbills
- Advance notice of special events
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
- Two (2) single tickets to the Professional Artist Series performance of your choice (based on availability – call the box office to reserve seats)
CONDUCTOR: ($500-$749)
- Benefits listed above PLUS
- Six (6) single tickets to the Professional Artist Series performance of your choice (based on availability – call the box office to reserve seats)
SHOWSTOPPER: ($750-$999)
- Benefits listed above PLUS
- One (1) Season Subscription
SUPERSTAR: ($1,000 and above)
- Benefits listed about PLUS
- Name listed on lobby banner
- Private tour of GPAC on mutually agreeable date
2019-20 Friends of GPAC
Thank you to all of our friends who have supported this season!
Superstar ($1,000+)
Dr. & Mrs. David Allen
Dr. Robin & Mrs. Rebecca Cummings
Marion & Trice Craddock
Mike Brown & Floyd Locklear
Don & Linda Metzger
Adolphus Lee Turner
Arnold West
Showstopper ($750-$999)
Dr. & Mr. Kelly & Jack Ficklin
Conducter ($500-$749)
Maxine L. Amos
Mrs. Ila Killian
Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Djauna Register
Producer ($250-$499)
Gerald Berry
Dr. Cherry M. Beasley
Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Alease Cummings
Lucy B. Simmons
Mr. Kemp & Mrs. Sylvia Stewart
William G. & Mary P. Tubbs
Director ($100-$249)
Dr. James & Mrs. Paula Bass
Dorothy Blue
Woodberry Bowen
Corey Brittain
Gregg Givens
Todd Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Thompson Jones
Dr. Mary Ann Masters
Elinor Newberry
Henry Oxendine
Bill & Cindy Peele
Dr. Susan Peters
Wendy Pridgen
Dr. Gilbert Sampson
Dedra Sanderson
Dr. Sara Simmons
Justin Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Merle Summers
Mr. Chris & Mrs. Emily Summers
Ruth Tremblay
Thomas Wynn
Patron ($50-$99)
Jennifer Austin
Amy Cox
James Kirkland
Chad Locklear
Eddie Locklear
Tina Rodgers
Lester Southern
Giuseppe & Beth Terranova
Supporter ($20-$49)
Sandra Lee Carr
Myrta Cox
Paula Cummings
Dr. Jonathan Drahos
Vanessa Hawes
John Porter Lillis
Martha Locklear
Tina Locklear
Sylvia McLean
Dr. Lisa Mitchell
Sara Oswald
Bobbie Scott
Felicia Scott