Center Stage Fund
Help us make a greater impact by supporting our Center Stage Fund! Thanks to the generosity of theatre people like you, NCTC’s programs develop future artists, audiences, and advocates.
Take Center Stage with NCTC!
Schools, colleges and universities, theatre companies, and individuals can support NCTC’s Center Stage Fund, which provides financial assistance to teachers and students across the state. We encourage you to get your community involved in fundraising. K-12 educators and students: host a pancake dinner, bake sale, or partner with a local college or community theatre for a one-act or karaoke night. College professors: host workshops for local schools, or host a “Pie your Professor” event. Theatre companies: partner with your audience by doing a pass the hat night! Put your creativity to work! Find even more ideas below.
All contributions help strengthen North Carolina’s vibrant theatre industry, and engage the artists, audiences, and advocates of tomorrow.
Want to donate? Give below, and include the name of your organization and “Center Stage Fund” in the notes field.
Fundraising Ideas
Not sure what to do? We’ve got you covered! We’ve put together a list of 37 ideas – from low-key to ambitious – to spark your creativity and bring some fun to your event. But don’t feel limited to these ideas! If you can dream it, you can do it! And we can help guide you through it. Contact us to talk more about any of your ideas!
Frequently Asked Questions
Membership dues and program fees only cover 70% of the work NCTC does year-round to engage the artists, audiences and advocates of the future. Our Fundraising Partners help make up the difference, and help introduce new people to NCTC who may become future program participants, supporters, and advocates around the state. You’re helping in more ways than one!
There is no minimum contribution to the Center Stage Fund. A donation of $100 will cover one College Day scholarship. A donation of $250 will cover one Play Festival discount for a new teacher. We encourage you to make a donation that is meaningful but within your means, and to get the community involved! Having a show of support at any level makes all the difference.
You can donate online here! Make a note that you’d like your donation to go to the Center Stage Fund.
Want to chat first? Contact us! Tell us what you’d like to do and we can work to support you, from providing tips for success to sending materials and talking points to have on hand for your audience.
No. Money donated to the Center Stage Fund does not count towards other payments, but we will recognize you as a donor on our website and at events.
Direct financial support (cash, check, or digital payment transfer all work) is the easiest way to support NCTC programs as needed, but if raising funds is out of the question, there are other ways you can show your support! Consider sharing NCTC’s Wishlist on Amazon.
We’d love to! Let us know in advance when you plan to host your NCTC fundraiser event and we’ll do our best to send a representative. We appreciate your support and would love to be there in person, but if it’s not possible to coordinate schedules or if you’d prefer not to have a guest, that’s also fine.
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Center Stage Donors!
Charlotte Catholic High School
Charlotte Country Day School
Northwest School of the Arts
Pinecrest High School
Providence Day School