Become a Friend
Join our Friends Program or Chairman’s Circle
The Friends and Chairman’s Circle are annual giving programs that sustain the wide-ranging artistic work that inspires, educates, and connects us. Join the Friends program today with a gift of $75 or more, or the Chairman’s Circle of our leadership supporters with a gift of $2,500 or more, to enhance your performance experience with special benefits.
Explore Friends Benefits
Complement your performance experience as a Friend with additional special events such as listening parties, rehearsals, and receptions. All Friends enjoy the following special core benefits:
- Access to dedicated Friends Hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office, all season long
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
Review the benefits for each giving level here. Don’t miss out! Renew your support or join today.
View Friend Benefit Levels
$75 Friends Level
With the support of our Chairman’s Circle donors, Washington Performing Arts can continue to present outstanding performances and impactful education and community outreach programs annually. For more information about the Chairman’s Circle benefit, please contact Meiyu Tsung at (202) 533-1880.
- Access to dedicated Friends Hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office, all season long
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
$150 Patron Level
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office, all season long
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
$300 Sponsor Level
- Friends ticketing discount – One (1) guest pass redeemable for complimentary ticket to select season performances (reservation required)
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
$600 Benefactor Level
- Two (2) additional Guest Pass (reservation required)
- Recognition in performance programs
- Friends ticketing discount*
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
$1200 Sustainer Level
- Invitation to The World in Our City Event(s)**
- Invitation to attend an Embassy Adoption Program end of year event*
- Two (2) additional Guest Pass (reservation required)
- Invitation for two (2) to Annual Donor Brunch*
- Recognition in performance programs
- Friends ticketing discount*
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
$2500+ Chairman’s Circle Level
With the support of our Chairman’s Circle donors, Washington Performing Arts can continue to present outstanding performances and impactful education and community outreach programs annually. For more information about the Chairman’s Circle benefit, please contact Meiyu Tsung at (202) 533-1880.
- Invitation to performance reception
- VIP Ticket Concierge
- Invitation to The World in Our City Event(s)**
- Invitation to attend an Embassy Adoption Program end of year event
- Priority seating and artist access at Mars Arts D.C. events
- Two (2) additional Guest Pass (reservation required)
- Invitation for two (2) to Annual Donor Brunch*
- Recognition in performance programs
- Friends ticketing discount”
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to the dedicated Friends Hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
With the support of our Chairman’s Circle donors, Washington Performing Arts can continue to present outstanding performances and impactful education and community outreach programs annually. For more information about the Chairman’s Circle benefit, please contact Meiyu Tsung at (202) 533-1880.
- Access to dedicated Friends Hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office, all season long
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office, all season long
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
- Friends ticketing discount – One (1) guest pass redeemable for complimentary ticket to select season performances (reservation required)
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
- Two (2) additional Guest Pass (reservation required)
- Recognition in performance programs
- Friends ticketing discount*
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
- Invitation to The World in Our City Event(s)**
- Invitation to attend an Embassy Adoption Program end of year event*
- Two (2) additional Guest Pass (reservation required)
- Invitation for two (2) to Annual Donor Brunch*
- Recognition in performance programs
- Friends ticketing discount*
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to dedicated Friends hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
With the support of our Chairman’s Circle donors, Washington Performing Arts can continue to present outstanding performances and impactful education and community outreach programs annually. For more information about the Chairman’s Circle benefit, please contact Meiyu Tsung at (202) 533-1880.
- Invitation to performance reception
- VIP Ticket Concierge
- Invitation to The World in Our City Event(s)**
- Invitation to attend an Embassy Adoption Program end of year event
- Priority seating and artist access at Mars Arts D.C. events
- Two (2) additional Guest Pass (reservation required)
- Invitation for two (2) to Annual Donor Brunch*
- Recognition in performance programs
- Friends ticketing discount”
- Invitation to Friends Open House*
- Recognition in the annual report
- Access to the dedicated Friends Hotline
- Waived handling fees on all ticket orders placed through our box office
- Flexible ticket exchanges and seating priority
- Invitation to Friends events, including Annual Misbin Chamber Music Competition and Concert, rehearsal, and soundcheck
- Friends ID card
Compare Friends Level Options
| Level Title |
$75
|
$150
(G&S:$50) |
$300
(G&S:$100) |
$600
(G&S:$200) |
$1,200
(G&S:$300) |
$2,500+
Chairman’s Circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Core Benefits (listed above) | X | X | X | X | X | VIP Hotline |
| Access to the Members Lounge | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Friends ticketing discount | X | X | X | X | ||
| One Guest Pass redeemable for a complimentary ticket to select season performances (reservation required) | X | |||||
| Two Guest Passes redeemable for a complimentary ticket to select season performances (reservation required) | X | X | X | |||
| Invitation to a Friends Open House | X | X | X | X | ||
| Invitation for two to Annual Donor Bunch | X | X | ||||
| Recognition in annual report | X | X | X | X | ||
| Recognition in performance programs | X | X | X | |||
| Invitation to The World in Our City Event(s)* | X | X | X | |||
| Invitation to attend an Embassy Adoption Program end of year event | X | X | ||||
| Priority seating and artist access at Mars Arts D.C. events | X | X | ||||
| Invitation to performance reception | X |
Benefits as of July 2025. Subject to change.
Guest Passes
A Guest Pass is one of the most popular benefits for Sponsors ($300), Benefactors ($600), Sustainers ($1,200), and Chairman’s Circle ($2,500) Friends in appreciation of your support.
A Guest Pass can be redeemed for one or two complimentary tickets (based on giving level) to eligible performances in the concert season. It is a wonderful way to introduce new friends to Washington Performing Arts and to explore performances in a different genre. Limited ticket quantities are available, and requests will be filled in the order received.
GUEST PASSES will be offered, pending availability, for the following performances:
- Third Coast Percussion & Salar Nader, tabla / Lisner Auditorium / October 18
- Twincussion / Sixth & 1 / November 8
- Ruckus & Davóne Tines / Sixth & 1 / January 28
- Mishka Rushdie Momen / Hopkins Bloomberg / March 14
- Ravi Shankar Ensemble / Sixth & 1 / March 19
- Jean-Yves Thibaudet / Strathmore / April 23
HOW TO RESERVE A GUEST PASS:
Submit your request to Patron Services at PatronServices@WashingtonPerformingArts.org or (202) 785-9727.
Indicate the following information in your request:
Your Name
Name of Guest (If you are not using the ticket for yourself)
Email address and phone number of Guest
Guest Passes may not be exchanged or applied retroactively to previous orders. Friends will be notified with confirmation of their ticket request, but seating locations will not be confirmed in advance of the performance. Seating locations may vary and may not be requested.
Tickets can be claimed at the Washington Performing Arts Friends table on arrival at your chosen performance.
To purchase additional tickets to these or other performances in our 2025-2026 season, contact Washington Performing Arts Patron Services Office at PatronServices@WashingtonPerformingArts.org or (202) 785-9727.
“Over the past decade, many of my most memorable experiences have been Washington Performing Arts’s concerts. My respect for Washington Performing Arts’s values, and friendship with the staff, make me excited to become more involved with my favorite organization. I look forward to continuing to encourage everyone to take advantage of the unparalleled opportunities Washington Performing Arts provides to see and hear the world’s finest performers.”
– Mr. Gordon Rush
Other Ways to Give
Looking for more opportunities to support Washington Performing Arts? Discover more ways to champion the arts.
Questions?
For questions about the Friends or Chairman’s Circle programs, or to join by phone, please call Rachel Luehrs at (202) 533-1877.
Interested in other ways to give to Washington Performing Arts, or giving vehicles that we accept? Learn more about ways to give here.
Contact
Rachel Luehrs
Friends@WashingtonPerformingArts.org or (202) 533-1877