Planned Giving
Be a part of the story. A legacy gift to Center Theatre Group will ensure a bright future for the arts in LA for generations to come.
The Ovation Circle
The Ovation Circle is a group of passionate and forward-thinking donors like yourself who have made incredible commitments to the future of theatre through legacy giving.
With your gift to Center Theatre Group directly or to our endowment (managed by The Music Center Foundation), you will join the ranks of these extraordinary individuals who have decided to stand up for theatre.
Now is time for you to be part of the story! Take your bow, become a part of the Ovation Circle today.
Have you already included Center Theatre Group in your will or trust, or as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement account? Tell us about your legacy gift to unlock special benefits.
Contact the Visionaries Concierge via email or 213.972.7466 with questions.
Your Giving Options
| Ways to Give | The Advantage |
|---|---|
| Bequest in your will or trust | A gift that costs you nothing now |
| Appreciated securities | Avoid capital gains liability and take an income tax deduction |
| Gift of your retirement plan assets | Leave the majority of your estate to your heirs |
| Charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder unitrust | Choose a gift that pays you income |
| Deferred Gift Annuity | Reduce high tax liability now, gain additional income later |
| Life Insurance Policy | Create a long-term gift that won't draw funds from your estate |
| Charitable Lead Trust | Reduce gift and estate taxes and leave more of your assets to your heirs |
Your Gifts Impact in the Community
Can you remember a show that changed the way you see the world? Since the launch of its first education programming in 1971, Center Theatre Group has been introducing young people to live theatre as part of its committed belief in the power of the arts and the necessity for youth to have access to and participate in theatre’s transformative experience. Your gift to Center Theatre Group will help to build more meaningful and interactive relationships with students and audiences by offering multiple points of entry for people of all ages and prior experience to engage with live theatre.
Center Theatre Group continues to support playwrights and theatre makers and is deeply focused on uplifting unique and talented voices of artists from all backgrounds. Center Theatre Group is creating further initiatives to engage theatre artists, including the Creative Collective and the addition of new Associate Artists.
Receive Your Ovation and Great Benefits
All Ovation Circle members enjoy many Center Theatre Group perks, which include:
- Prominent recognition in Performances Magazine
- Prominent Donor Wall recognition
- Invitations to special events for Ovation Circle members
Irrevocable donations may also receive:
- Use of the Ahmanson Founders Room and the Founders Rooms at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Priority assistance with ticketing at all four Music Center resident companies
- Complimentary membership upgrade and benefits
- Priority parking at The Music Center
*Eligibility for Music Center benefits begins with present-value gifts of $50,000 and above (Ahmanson Founders Level). Center Theatre Group benefits begin with present-value gifts of $25,000 and above.
Thank You for Investing in our Future
We are endlessly grateful to recognize our contributors who have provided support that safeguards the future of Center Theatre Group. Thank you to all of our Ovation Circle and endowment donors for your commitment to sustaining our work.