The NMSU Department of Theatre Arts accepts donations through multiple avenues; Financial donations can be done via ASTC, the NMSU Foundation, Ludus, and mail. ASTC offers donors membership to their Center Stage Society, which includes season tickets and other merchandise.

Additionally, our costume and scenic shops accept donations of related materials. 

How to Donate

Via ASTC:

We invite you to join our ASTC Center Stage Society! 

With a donation of $500 or more to the American Southwest Theatre Company, you will receive two (2) complimentary season tickets and have the option to receive an American Southwest Theatre Company proud supporter license plate!

This donation goes to the American Southwest Theatre Company which supports our students via funding guest artists, travel scholarships, a senior scholarship, and enhancements to our season's productions. 

Below are our different levels of donations, please take a look and contact Britney Stout, 575-646-5122 or dearbrit@nmsu.edu, to arrange your ASTC donation:

ASTC Giving Levels:
Leading Player: $1-$99
Marquee Club: $100-$249
Spotlight Donor: $250-$499

Center Stage Society Donation Levels:
Standing Ovation: $500-$999
Show Stopper: $1000 to $1,999
Headliner: $2000-$3499
Impresario: $3500+
 

While we are having to be flexible with our production season, please know that we will do our very best to provide you with theatrical experiences from our program. We hope you will consider both a season subscription and becoming a donor – our students, faculty, and staff appreciate your support. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

With Best Regards,

Wil Kilroy and the faculty, staff, and students of NMSU and ASTC

 

Via the NMSU Foundation:

Visit HERE to be redirected to a donation page for our Theatre Arts Scholarships.  The page is hosted by the NMSU Foundation (so you know your gift is safe and secure!).  On that page, you will be able to choose which of our funds you would like to contribute to.  They include:
  • Caroline L. and Frederic C. Thompson Endowed Scholarship
  • Dr. Joe Denk Memorial Current Use Scholarship
  • Eve Yoquelet Scholarship
  • Kimberly Ming Theatre Arts Scholarship
  • Sharon Beth Kallick Memorial Scholarship
  • Sutherland-McManus Memorial Theatre Arts Scholarship
  • Theatre Arts Endowed Scholarship
  • Theatre Arts Scholarship
  • Thomas A. Erhard Endowed Playwriting Scholarship
  • NMSU Theatre Summer Theatre Academy
  • Theatre Arts Student Group - Ember Theatre Co.
  • The NMSU Theatre Arts Department 

 

Via Ludus:

Ludus, our ticketing website, also accepts donations. Donate through the following link:

https://nmsutheatre.ludus.com/donate

 

Via Mail:

NMSU Theatre Arts
MSC 3072, P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

 

A heartfelt thanks to all of you that have contributed to the NMSU Theatre Arts program and The American Southwest Theatre Company. Your patronage allows us to provide the highest quality of education for our students and to bring quality shows to the public.

Our current students, our alumni and our faculty staff appreciate your long term interest in our program.

Of course every year we begin anew and giving is always in season, so if you’d like to continue supporting our program, or perhaps become a first time donor, we certainly welcome you to peruse our many donation paths to benefit the Department of Theatre Arts: Direct Donations, Sponsoring Shows and Program Ads, and Scholarships.