TSC FOLIO FRIENDS
In our season of “firsts” during 2026-27, we are forming a group interested in having fun and making friends.
In the theatre! And we’re serious about it…
Led by our friends and Board members Pete Pranica (Chair) and Gay Daughdrill Boyd (Vice Chair), Tennessee Shakespeare Company and our Board of Directors have created our first TSC Folio Friends group.
The Folio of Friends is designed to bring together Memphis-area individuals who enjoy the cultural arts and live performances and who believe in the power of the arts to open minds and hearts in our classrooms and community. Provided and offering opportunities to socialize throughout the season, the Folio of Friends will enjoy fun TSC benefits and thrive as a “friend-raising” group, sharing our classical arts mission with others to help grow TSC’s audiences and supporters.
TSC Folio of Friends will be a casually-organized group, without bylaws or constitution. No meetings or paperwork.
MEMBERSHIP
An invitation to membership will be extended to all those individuals who make an annual donation to TSC of at least $100.00 (one hundred dollars). It will then be the individual’s option to join or not. We hope you will!
EVENTS AND BENEFITS
We would love for our Folio members to bring new patrons to TSC and to generate enthusiasm for both productions and for TSC’s education and outreach mission. To that end, our members receive:
Ticketing:
- a complimentary ticket for a “plus-one” who has never attended a TSC production. The “plus-one” will also be entitled to a free beverage at the performance;
- a special seating section for the Season Preview Party.
Events:
- a hosting opportunity of a social event either at their home or at a restaurant where a show’s director and one of the actors will join and give an overview of the production;
- a unique “behind-the-scenes” event for each production that might include a table read of the script, a fight choreography session, or a rehearsal;
- a hosting opportunity to lead the opening night toast and provide the party for the audience and cast.
Facility Rental:
- a 10% discount on TSC facility rentals, as available.
Walk-On Role:
- the opportunity for one lucky Friend to appear in a walk-on/non-speaking role in one production in the season.
Recognition:
- your name listed in the season playbill.
HOW DO YOU GET STARTED?
When you make a tax-deductible gift to TSC in the amount of at least $100.00, we will thank you.
And then, you will receive an invitation via TSC’s Jane Drumm (office.manager@tnshakespeare.org) and Pete Pranica to join the TSC Folio Friends.
Please join us for the fun!
