Northwestern theatre begins new season with patron membership drive

Northwestern College’s 2017–18 theatre season begins in September, and the college’s annual Theatre Patrons membership drive is under way. The organization is seeking membership donations by Sept. 11 to support the college’s theatre program and students.

Membership fees range from $65 for an “Actor” membership or $125 for “Actor +1” (two memberships) to “Director” ($250) or “Producer” ($500) memberships.

All Theatre Patrons are recognized in show programs and receive four “Actor” or eight “Actor + 1” pre-paid tickets for the season’s shows. “Director” patrons receive 16 season tickets, and “Producer” members receive 24 pre-paid tickets. Patrons are notified prior to each ticketed show so they can reserve tickets online or contact the box office to reserve their preferred seating. Patrons are also invited to a banquet in April.

This year’s Northwestern College theatre season opens Sept. 29 with the family theatre show “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” based on the book by Roald Dahl. The first half of the season will also include performances of “Museum,” a quirky comedy by Tina Howe, and one-acts directed by students.

Winter and spring shows include the rock musical “Next to Normal” and the Tennessee Williams classic “The Glass Menagerie.” The RUSH student dance concert and the annual World Premiere Festival, which will showcase student-authored one-acts, will also take the stage in the spring. Details about the full season are available at www.nwciowa.edu/NWCtheatre.

To join the Northwestern College Theatre Patrons, visit www.nwciowa.edu/give2theatre or contact Jennifer Sabo in the theatre department, 712-707-7341 or jennifer.sabo@nwciowa.edu.