Artist Advocacy
Our actors, directors, and designers are the lifeblood of North Coast Rep—visionaries who bring powerful stories to life and elevate each production to its fullest potential. Every moment on our stage is the result of their dedication, talent, and artistry.
As an Artists’ Advocate, you play a vital role in sustaining this creative excellence. Your support is a direct investment in the heart of our theatre: the people who make the magic happen. With your help, we can continue to engage world-class theatre artists from San Diego and across the nation—professionals who bring skill, passion, and depth to every show.
Whether you choose to sponsor an actor, underwrite a scenic or costume designer, or help commission original music, your generosity allows us to dream big—and deliver extraordinary productions to our audiences.
Support the artists. Ignite the vision. Become an advocate today.
$10,000
Playwright
Champion the creative spark! Your gift supports the development and inclusion of compelling new works and playwrights in our season.
$7,500
Director
Support the artistic vision. Directors shape every moment on stage—from the first rehearsal to final curtain.
$5,000
Actor
Spotlight your favorite performer. Help us hire the incredible professional actors who bring our stories to life.
$2,500
Designer
Bring the world of the play to life. Help us hire talented scenic, costume, lighting, or sound designers who create the visual and auditory magic of each production.
$1,000
Theatre School Mentor
Inspire the next generation. Fund an experienced actor to mentor and perform alongside our Theatre School students.
$500
Theatre School Cast
Support a cast of young performers! Your gift helps provide costumes, sets, and professional guidance for our Theatre School productions.
Jim Fish, Katie Fish, and David Laing
Resident Set Designer Marty Burnett
Karen Wilder and Lynne Merchant
Ways to Give
Ways to Give
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Donor Advised Funds offer a convenient and tax-efficient way to support North Coast Rep. When you recommend a grant from your DAF, you're putting your charitable dollars to work immediately to help us do what we do best - create world-class intimate theatre for our community.
How to Recommend a Grant:
- Contact your DAF administrator
- Provide our official name: North Coast Repertory Theatre
- Include our Tax ID: 95-3819307
Many DAF sponsors also allow you to recommend grants online through their website or mobile app.
Have questions? Our development team is happy to assist. Contact Denise Young at (858) 481-2155 ext. 210 or denise@northcoastrep.org.
North Coast Rep gratefully accepts gifts made via stock transfer. Giving appreciated stock returns several benefits to donors. The gift amount is the value of the stock on the date it is given, not the purchase amount. Additionally, no tax is due on the capital gains.
To transfer stock electronically to North Coast Rep, please provide your transferring brokerage with North Coast Rep’s brokerage information:
Morgan Stanley
4350 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92122
- Morgan Stanley LLC
- DTC Clearing Number: #0015
- For the Benefit of: North Coast Repertory Theatre
- Account Number: 269-074631-068
- Memo: By order of (Donor Name)
Donating directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an easy and efficient way to give to North Coast Repertory Theatre, our community, and the productions you love.
If you are 70½ years of age or older you can make a transfer directly from your IRA to North Coast Rep without realizing any taxable income. If you are age 72 or older, this charitable transfer can also satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
IRA Gift Rules and Requirements
- With the passage of the SECURE Act, as of January 1, 2020, the age at which individuals must begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their retirement savings has risen from 70½ to 72
- You may still make a gift from your IRA if you are 70½ years of age on the date of the gift
- You may contribute up to $100,000 per year as an individual
- Funds must be transferred directly from your IRA
- You do not realize any taxable income on the transfer and cannot claim an income tax deduction for the gift
- If you are 70½ years of age or older (but under age 72), any qualifying charitable deductions, while excluded from taxable income, may be included in calculating your future requirement minimum distribution
- No goods or services may be received for your donation
Please consult your financial advisor for guidance about how making an IRA charitable rollover gift affects your specific situation.
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Your Values, Your Legacy: Consider a Planned Gift
When you include North Coast Repertory Theatre in your estate plans, you join a special group of supporters who have made a commitment to our future. Please let us know about your plans so we can express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.