Make a Donation

Make a donation and become a Star!

By making a donation to the Carolina Theatre of Durham, you are automatically enrolled in our Carolina Stars membership program.  As a Star Member you get VIP treatment!

  • Up to $6 off Star Series tickets!
  • Discounted movie tickets!
  • Free popcorn refills!
  • Complimentary refreshments!
  • Priority seating!
  • And many other perks, depending  on the level of contribution!

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Questions?  See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Find membership Rules and Regulations here.


Emerging Star $100

  • Member pre-sale privilege
  • Recognition in theatre publications (optional memorial or tribute)
  • Invitation to member-only events
  • VIP film passes (2)
  • Ticket discounts: Cinema and Star Series events
  • Complimentary popcorn
  • Complimentary parking coupon (1)
  • Receive member-only email offers
  • Complimentary subscription to Encore

Emerging Star Plus $150 (Everything above, PLUS)

  • Add an additional person from your household to enjoy ticket discount privileges.

Star Gazer $250 (Everything above, PLUS)

  • Optional listing on tribute marquee in Theatre Lobby
  • Preferred seating for Star Series events
  • 2 more VIP film passes (total: 4)
  • 1 more complimentary parking coupon (total: 2)

Rising Star $500 (Everything above, PLUS)

  • Member-only ticket hotline
  • Ticket exchange privileges
  • Concessions card
  • 4 more VIP film passes (total: 8)

Shining Star $1,000 (Everything above, PLUS)

  • Access to First Loge Seating
  • Named underwriter of a film festival screening or an Arts Discovery Program event
  • 4 more VIP film passes (total: 12)
  • Super Star $1,500+ (Everything above PLUS)
  • Inscribed paver in the Carolina Theatre plaza
  • 2 more complimentary parking coupons (total: 4)

Megastar $2,500+ (Everything above PLUS)

  • Guest of President in Shakespeare Box at a Star Series event
  • Private group tour

Super Nova Club $5,000+ (Everything above PLUS)

  • Underwriter of a Star Series event or film festival
  • Dinner with the President and Chair of Trustees