Friends of the Theatre

Our mission is to serve and support the University Theatre.

Founded in 1980, Friends of the Theatre (FROTH) serves as a support organization for the University Theatre and its programs, providing members with opportunities to connect with and offer support for student actors, directors, and designers, plus faculty and guest artists. Friends of the Theatre plans and hosts receptions prior to "Main Stage" productions, and in addition to enjoying exceptional performances together, members work to encourage broader awareness and appreciation of the KU theatre program throughout the community.

Fundraising by Friends of the Theatre is planned for the benefit of KU theatre students and staff. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding theatre student, and FROTH also provides enrichment funds for students and staff members. In September 2009, FROTH is presenting a new edition of Pastiche, a delightfully entertaining variety show followed by a gala reception, to raise funds the Jack B. Wright Student Ticket Endowment Fund. The fund serves as an endowment to support the operations of the University Theatre. The majority of the annual allocations from the fund will be used to provide free tickets to University Theatre productions for students at the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.

FROTH Bylaws

FROTH Membership Benefits

At every membership level, FROTH members share a long-standing commitment to provide support beyond what the University is able to offer.

All Friends of the Theatre members receive

• Special invitations to pre-curtain receptions with resident artists/faculty and guest artist
• Copies of newsletters and other promotional materials highlighting upcoming events and attractions
• Recognition in the program for all major productions
• Special reserved seating for "members nights"

ANGEL (Individual or Corporate $500 and above)

• 8 tickets for any of the University Theatre productions during the 12-month membership period.
• No charge on phone orders
• Free exchange prior to ticketed events

BENEFACTOR ($275 - $499)

• 6 tickets for any of the University Theatre productions during the 12-month membership period
• No charge on phone orders
• Free exchange prior to ticketed events

PATRON ($175 -$ 274)

• 4 tickets for any of the University Theatre productions during the 12-month membership period
• No charge on phone orders
• Free exchange prior to ticketed events

PRODUCER ($85 - $174)

• No charge on phone orders
• Free exchange prior to ticketed events

FRIEND ($40 - $84)
KU FACULTY/STAFF ($40 - $84)
SENIOR CITIZEN ($20 - $39)
STUDENT ($15 - $19)

Become a FROTH Member

Join FROTH today!
Click here to access the FROTH Membership form.
E-mail questions about Friends of the Theatre to kutheatre@ku.edu.

2011 - 12 FROTH Officers

• President: Jessica C. Pryor
• President-Elect: Louise Hanson
• Past President: Cheri D. Esmond
• Treasurer: Jerry Niebaum

Board of Directors

• Harvey S. Bodker
  
• Pamela Boles Eglinski
  
• Paul Fellers
  
• Joan Golden
• Alice Ann Johnston
  
• Judy Niebaum
• Jay Pryor
  
• Carolyn Shelton
• Larry Tenopir
• Thomas W. Volek

Student Representative

• To be elected

Ex Officio

• Mechele Leon, artistic director
• Katherine L. Pryor, managing director of theatre

University Theatre Staff

• Kim Bohmann, Administrative Assistant to FROTH

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