BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Go a step further and get a peek behind the curtain with Porchlight’s brand new membership program: Porchlight Encore! It’s never been easier to deepen your commitment to Porchlight’s mission of preserving the past, present and future of music theatre.

Each year, Porchlight impacts the lives of more than 30,000 patrons, students, performers, donors and creative professionals through our artistic and educational programs. We are proud to produce high-quality, accessible music theatre for every Chicagoan – all ages, experiences and socioeconomic backgrounds. Now you can be an integral part of making the magic happen each and every day, from the first rehearsal to the final bows.

This dedicated donor community supports:

  • Porchlight’s award-winning Mainstage series
  • Youth arts education programs, including on-site weekend classes, summer camps and in-school residencies in partnership with Chicago Public Schools
  • Up-and-coming performers via the New Faces Sing Broadway series, which introduces audiences, agents and casting directors to the best and brightest young talent in Chicago
  • Community-focused programs like our free summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard, and subsidized tickets for schools and community groups

As a member, you can gain access to exclusive benefits such as:

  • Access to member-only events like post-show discussions with Artistic Director Michael Weber, a fantastic Tony Awards Watch Party, an “Inside Broadway” event with PMT Board Member and Broadway actor/choreographer Kenny Ingram and more!
  • A stylish enamel pin that lets people know you’re an integral part of our Porchlight community.
  • 50% off Porchlight Education adult hobbyist programs, including the upcoming Broadway Choir Popup and Movie Musical Dance Popup.
  • 20% off concessions and merchandise at select Porchlight shows (beginning in the 2025/2026 season).
  • A quarterly newsletter where you can see the impact of your gift and get insider details about Porchlight shows.
  • A special invitation to the latest edition of Porchlight’s new work development series, “Off the Porch,” featuring an open rehearsal of Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story on Sunday, June 1 just before it heads to Hollywood, Off-Broadway AND the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

For only $25 per month, or $300 per year, you can make an immediate impact by deepening your commitment to Porchlight’s mission of preserving the past, present and future of music theatre. All funds raised support Porchlight’s award-winning Mainstage series, youth arts education programs and free community engagement initiatives.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please contact Senior Development Associate Kellie Buffington at kellie@porchlightmusictheatre.org.