Giving Circles Information

Celebrating Visionary Supporters of the Arts
The Count Basie Center Giving Circles honor our most loyal and generous supporters, each of whom believes in our mission of making the arts accessible to all. When you join this distinguished group of passionate philanthropists, you help us create educational opportunities and community experiences for everyone we serve.
Your support fuels student productions, performing arts and music classes, All-Access Arts education programs, cultural celebrations, and inclusive programming across our fully accessible campus. Together, we are shaping a vibrant future and empowering the next generation of artists and audiences through the transformative power of the arts.
Spotlight
Recognition & Engagement:
- Personalized ticket concierge service with pre-sale access
- VIP entrance to our historic theater
- Unlimited pre-show and intermission access to our private Diamond Lounge (Includes one complimentary beverage per person, per visit)
- Private behind-the-scenes tour of the Count Basie Center
- Invitation to the annual Basie Awards, honoring excellence in Monmouth County high school theatre (Includes pre-show reception)
- Invitation to the annual William “Count” Basie Birthday celebration in August
Center Stage
Recognition & Engagement:
All Spotlight benefits, plus:
- Complimentary parking for shows at the historic theater*
- Exclusive “Behind the Curtain” reception on the historic Basie Center stage
- Invitation to the annual Count Basie Center student scholarship reception
- Complimentary VIP parking at the ParkStage events (www.parkstage.org)
- Invitation to Count Basie Center Walk Of Fame artist inductions
Marquee
Recognition & Engagement:
All Spotlight and Center Stage
benefits, plus:
- VIP Guest Experience: Basie Center staff escort from lounge to seats with pre-show beverage/snack service (Advance notice required)
- Personalized welcome at your seat
- Use of the Count Basie Center’s Diamond Lounge for a post-show event
*Available most nights
Let’s Discuss Your Impact
To learn more or begin a conversation, please contact:
Lysa Israel
Senior Director of Development
Count Basie Center for the Arts
lisrael@thebasie.org | 732-224-8778 x128