The Touhill is much more than just a venue.
Several of St. Louis' most esteemed arts organizations rely on our expertise to facilitate the business end of performance, so they can focus on the art.
We partner with emerging and established local groups to provide the ticketing, front of house and technical management infrastructure. We also offer audience-building marketing strategies as well as innovative audience-engagement programs that create deeper and more meaningful connections between artists and patrons.
As an academic center, our rehearsal space, dressing rooms and stages teem with the activities of dancers, musicians and actors in training. The Touhill seeks to connect the lessons of the classroom with the realities of the professional performing arts community, thus enhancing the student experience and building the next generation of art practitioners and patrons.
We also bring educational opportunities to patrons. By doing so, connoisseurs develop a deeper appreciation for the performance, and novices feel welcome in art forms that may be truly foreign.
As a Friend, you can help create the financial foundation and awareness that allows us to continue creating opportunities for the people of the region to experience, appreciate, and embrace the transformational power of the performing arts.
Donations can be made in any amount equal to or over $5. With a donation of $75 or more, you can start or renew your membership to Friends of the Touhill and receive these valuable benefits:
FRIEND $50-$99
• Semi-annual Friends newsletter (via email or printed copy)
• Touhill window cling
• Recognition on the new Touhill.org
PATRON $100-$249
• All benefits at the Friend level
• Your choice of a Touhill stainless steel travel mug or other Touhill premium gift
• Free ticket exchange ($2 per ticket value)
• Waiting list priority for sold out performances
ENSEMBLE $250-$499
• All benefits at the Patron level
• Four drink tickets
• Personal invitations to open rehearsals, master classes, and other educational opportunities
SOLOIST $500-$749
• All benefits at the Ensemble level
• Access to the Friends of Touhill Concierge Service
• Recognition on lobby video monitor
STAR $750-$999
• All benefits at the Soloist level
• Premium Touhill ticket stub diary
• Autographed CD- choice of: Arianna String Quartet, Ambassadors of Harmony, Jim Widner’s Big Band
PRODUCER $1,000-$2499
• All benefits at the Star level
• An opportunity for Director’s backstage tour
• One free use of a reception space at the Touhill (pending availability, use of this benefit will reduce tax deductable amount by $150.00)
• Dual membership in Touhill Friends and the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Pierre Laclede Society
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $2500+
• For those interested in donating more than $2,500 we offer the Director’s Circle. This elite group allows for customized benefits based on the needs of the donor. Please contact Elizabeth Kurila, Director of Development for the College of Fine Arts and Communication at 314-516-6105 if you are interested in joining the Director’s Circle.
