Memberships
As a nonprofit that has always relied on community support in addition to funds from ongoing performances, the loss of shows for months due to the coronavirus pandemic will take a heavy, lasting toll on Austin’s beloved historic venues.
Joining us as a member today with a tax-deductible gift is one of the best ways to support the theatres during these challenging times. Your membership directly supports timely historic preservation, world-class programming that serves our entire community, Paramount Education programs for Central Texas students, the Summer Classic Film Series, and so much more.
Plus, you will receive year-round benefits to enhance your theatre experience when we are able to join together again for life-changing performances soon. Thank you for your essential support!
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Chorus: $120 annually or $10/month
- Invitation to annual Donor & Subscriber Holiday Party
- Presale access to shows
- Invitation to special donor film event
- Invitation to Patron Appreciation Nights during the Summer Classic Film Series
- Decal of Paramount Marquee Blade
Lead Actor: $250 annually or $25/month
- Four complimentary drink tickets
- Eight passes to the Summer Classic Film Series
- Couples Membership in Film Fan Club
- Acknowledgement on the Paramount & Stateside Theatre’s web donor listing for a year
- Plus all Chorus Member Benefits
Stage Manager: $500 annually or $50/month
- Special members-only entrance to season shows
- Access to the Paramount Houdini Lounge for designated shows
- Plus all Chorus & Lead Actor Member Benefits
Director: $1,000 annually or $100/month
- Ticket concierge service, including prime member seating and presale access
- Special invitation to Paramount Education programming
- Complimentary admission for two to all Summer Classic Film Series films (Platinum Film Fan Membership)
- Complimentary parking for all shows
- Eight drink tickets
- Upgrade to Opera Box seating, pending availability
- Invitation to special events, including an annual donor party with access to backstage tours
- Plus all Chorus, Lead Actor & Stage Manager Member Benefits
Producer: $2,500 annually or $210/month
- Membership in the Advisory Council with special invitation to exclusive annual party with celebrity guest
- Two complimentary tickets to an Antone’s show of your choice
- Special invitation to Paramount Education sound checks with artists and other Paramount Education programming
- Name recognition on Paramount Theatre lobby mirrors
- Upgrade to Opera Box seating, pending availability
- Limited edition Paramount souvenir items
- Plus all Chorus, Lead Actor, Stage Manager & Director Member Benefits
Executive Producer: $5,000 annually or $420/month
- Private Film Party during the Summer Classic Film Series, including:
- Your name on the Congress Avenue marquee day of film
- Pre-film reception in the Paramount Houdini Lounge
- Reserved prime seating for 50
- Complimentary popcorn, soda, beer, and wine for each guest
- A pair of premium tickets to a season show of your choice (excludes special engagements)
- Upgrade to Opera Box seating, pending availability
- Plus all Chorus, Lead Actor, Stage Manager, Director & Producer Member Benefits
Please contact our Individual Giving Manager, Ryan Griffin, at rgriffin@austintheatre.org or 512-692-0530 for more details regarding donations or membership benefits. Learn more about other ways to give. Thank you for your support!
Century Club: $10,000 annually or $834/month
Today, there are less than a dozen theatres like the Paramount. With its extraordinary architecture and backstage rigging system that still operates the way it did in 1915, the Paramount is truly in a league of its own. Support from our Century Club major donors helps to ensure that the theatre remains a destination for over 200,000 Austinites each year. Benefits include:
- A pair of tickets to 6 season shows of your choice throughout the year
- Priority access to the best seats in the house including opera boxes – no exceptions!
- Complimentary parking
- Complimentary drinks and pre-parties in the Houdini Lounge
- Four tickets to our Anniversary Gala (past performers include The B52’s, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak)
- A private film screening for you + 50 guests of your choosing
- See your name in lights on the Paramount marquee
- …and so much more! See a complete list of benefits.
Join Century Club
Join online now or download a pledge form and mail it to: Paramount Theatre Century Club, PO Box 1566, Austin, TX 78767
If you have questions about Century Club or would like a tour of the theatre, please contact Lauren Garcia at centuryclub@austintheatre.org or 512-692-0530.
Film Fan: from $35 to $550 annually
Love classic film? More than discounts, free popcorn, and premium seats – Film Fan Club memberships help protect film history, preservation, and the iconic Paramount & Stateside Theatres. Your membership is a tax-deductible contribution that you can enjoy all year long during the Summer Classic Film Series and the Holiday Films.
$45: Single Membership
Includes 1 Badge
- Film Discounts:
- $4 off day-of-show tickets (one discount per badge, per film)
- Discount on FLIX-TIX (FLIX-TIX is good for 5 or 10 admissions to the Summer Classic Film Series.)
- An additional $1 off Wednesday night films
- One free Capital Metro digital Commuter Day pass (received via the CapMetro app using your email address)
- One free small popcorn at any Paramount or Stateside film
- Reserved, premium seating at Paramount films
- Access to covered, affordable parking near our theatre at the 600 Congress parking garage (formerly One American Center)
$35: Student Membership
Includes 1 Badge
- All benefits of the Single Membership level. Valid student ID must be presented at Box Office.
$80: Couples Membership
Includes 2 Badges
- Get all the benefits of the Single Membership listed above for two people and save $10!
$150: Gold Membership
Includes 2 Badges
- A complimentary Summer Classic Film Series T-Shirt
- A complimentary Summer Classic Film Series original screen printed poster created by a local artist
- A virtual tour of the historic Paramount film booth
- Plus all the benefits of a Couples Membership
$550: Platinum Membership
Includes 2 Badges
- Free admission for two to all Paramount and Stateside films for a year – includes Summer Classic Film Series and Holiday Films
- Six film passes for use for additional guests
- A copy of the newly released edition of Historic Movie Houses of Austin featuring stories and historic photos of the Paramount and many other original movie houses around the country
Become a Film Fan
Please contact our Associate Director of Individual Campaigns, Erin Waelder, at ewaelder@austintheatre.org or 512-692-0534 for more details regarding Film Fan memberships. Thank you for your support!