Join SOPAC’s valued family of members today!

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Donate now and be a SOPAC Member! That means you get outstanding benefits to make your attendance at SOPAC even more fun. Or, you can make a straight-out donation for full tax deductibility.

SOPAC relies on the generosity of our members and supporters to bring iconic artists to our stage. Only 57% of SOPAC’s costs are covered by earned revenue such as ticket sales; we rely on the rest from individuals like you.

Donate now and support SOPAC as we continue redefining a great arts experience.

Members Get Benefits

As a SOPAC member you can get presale ticket access, complimentary ticket offers, invitations to exclusive member events, ticket discounts and more. Top-level SOPAC members can enjoy ticket exchange privileges, behind the scenes experiences, VIP seating and more!

Because I’m a member I was able to get early access to Los Lobos tickets and therefore excellent seats for my party of four. We had a blast!

I love the intimacy and ease of SOPAC. Everyone is friendly and helpful, the theatre is the right size to let you feel really connected to the artists. Overall a great benefit to the community!

We have enjoyed SOPAC since it opened and became members a couple of years ago to insure SOPAC remains vibrant.

Click Membership Levels & Benefits for details. Residents of South Orange or Maplewood and Senior Citizens (aged 65 years and over) are eligible for Member benefits at lower thresholds.

Recurring Donations

Consider supporting SOPAC with a monthly, quarterly or annually recurring donation. As a recurring donor, you can set your membership to automatically renew! Your donation will be charged to your credit card at the amount and schedule of your choice.

Establish a Recurring Donation

Matching Gifts

Double your impact and inquire with your employer about a matching gift. SOPAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at (973) 712-4102, membership@sopacnow.org. or any member of the SOPAC Development team.

Katelyn Fatzler, Acting Director of Development
(973) 712-4102 | katelyn@sopacnow.org

Jessie Dromsky-Reed, Membership and Marketing Associate
(973) 712-4101 | jessie@sopacnow.org

Click Membership Levels below for details about the benefits at each giving level. Residents of South Orange or Maplewood and Senior Citizens (aged 65 years and over) are eligible for Member benefits at lower thresholds. Your donation can be entirely tax-deductible, or you can accept great benefits for an adjusted tax deduction. Please consult with your personal tax advisor.

If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at (973) 712-4102 or membership@sopacnow.org.

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Member Levels & Benefits

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1 SOPAC Membership Card
Presale Access to SOPAC-Presented Events (2 days before public)
Local Business Network Discounts
Invitations to Exclusive Member Events
Playbill Recognition

100% tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
Complimentary Ticket Offers to SOPAC-Selected Performances
$5 Discounts on Tickets ($25 and up) to SOPAC-Presented Performances

100% tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
An Additional SOPAC Membership Card
Two Free Companion Tickets to a Kids ‘N Family Performance

All but $40 is tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
Special SOPAC Thank-You Gift
1 Complimentary Ticket to a SOPAC-Presented Performance of Your Choice

All but $90 is tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
An Additional Complimentary Ticket to a SOPAC-Presented Performance of Your Choice
Advance Presale Ticket Access (4 days before public)
Invitation for Two to the Executive Director’s Cocktail Party

All but $135 is tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
Additional $5 Discounts on Tickets ($25 and up) to SOPAC-Presented Performances
Ticket-Exchange and Ticket-Credit Privileges
Complimentary Trial Memberships to Partner Organizations

All but $135 is tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
An Additional 2 Complimentary Tickets to a SOPAC-Presented Performance of Your Choice
Personalized Seat Plaque
Behind the Scenes Experience

All but $230 is tax deductible

All of the Above Plus…
VIP Seating for Any SOPAC Show

All but $230 is tax deductible

Please click on the Member Benefits below for details. You may also contact Member Services at (973) 712-4102 or membership@sopacnow.org with questions.

Benefits may not be immediately available when making an online donation. Please allow one business day for processing or call the Box Office at (973) 313-2787 for faster access to your benefits.

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All members receive a SOPAC membership card with their name and expiration date printed on the front. It is not necessary to show your card to the Box Office when ordering tickets, but it is necessary to show your card to merchants in the Local Business Network to receive discounts. Memberships expire one year after the activation of benefits. Members will receive a new card each time they renew.

Family-level memberships ($100) and higher may receive a second membership card. This second membership card may be extended to a friend, relative, or another member of your household.

All members receive presale access that allows them to purchase tickets to performances ​a minimum of 2 days or more before the general public, ​based on membership level. This presale access only applies to SOPAC-presented events and may exclude specific performances presented by third parties.

Presale access is available via the online member portal or the Box Office. The primary member must provide an email address to have access to their online member portal.

Presale notifications are delivered by e-mail. Members must be subscribed to the weekly SOPAC E-News in order to receive e-mail notifications.

All members receive discounts and other special offers at participating business. It is necessary to show your SOPAC membership card to merchants in the Local Business Network to receive a discount. Click the Local Business Network tab for a current list of offers.

All members receive invitations to exclusive member receptions throughout the season, before select performances. Members gather in the Loft for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Invitations are delivered by e-mail to all members. Any members with dietary restrictions may mention this with their RSVP. We can accommodate most dietary requirements with advanced notice.

At times, SOPAC will allow members to bring non-member guests. Space is limited and often fills quickly, so it is recommended to RSVP as soon as possible.

All members receive acknowledgement in our seasonal playbill. Playbills are distributed prior to most performances. Members may update how they prefer their name(s) to be printed at the time of donation or renewal.

Throughout the season, Advocate-level memberships ($75) or higher receive offers for two complimentary tickets to a specific performance. These offers are delivered by e-mail and are distributed first-come, first-served, depending on seating availability.

When a complimentary ticket offer is claimed, the redeeming member(s) will be removed from the complimentary ticket offers e-mail list.  Each household membership is eligible to receive two SOPAC-selected complimentary tickets per season.

Advocate-level members ($75) or higher receive a discount on each ticket purchased. Member discounts are available on tickets priced $25 or more. Advocate-, Family-, and Champion-level members receive a $5.00 discount per ticket throughout the season. Benefactor-, Impresario-, and Producer-level members receive a $10.00 discount per ticket.

Member discounts are available via the online member portal or the Box Office. This discount applies only to SOPAC-presented events and may exclude specific performances presented by third parties. Member discounts cannot be combined with other offers.

Family-level memberships ($100) or higher receive two complimentary companion tickets to a Kids ‘N Family Performance of their choice with the purchase of at least one adult ticket. Each household membership is eligible to receive two companion tickets per season. This benefit may be redeemed by contacting Member Services or the Box Office and confirming that they would like to apply this benefit to their purchase.

Ambassador-level memberships ($180) or higher receive exclusive SOPAC-branded merchandise; items vary each year. Each household membership is eligible to receive one gift.

Ambassador-level memberships ($180) or higher receive a voucher valid for complimentary ticket(s) to a SOPAC-Presented performance of their choice. The voucher is valid on SOPAC-presented events and may exclude performances presented by third parties. Ambassador memberships receive one free ticket per year, Champion and Benefactor memberships receive 2 free tickets per year, and Impresario and Producer memberships receive 4 free tickets per year. Each household membership is eligible to receive one voucher per season.

This benefit is not available on tickets to the SOPAC Gala or other fundraisers and special events.

Each voucher has a unique member benefit code and expiration date printed on the front. The voucher may be redeemed by contacting Member Services or the Box Office. Members must have the benefit code available to redeem their tickets and will have to remit the voucher at time of pick up.

Champion-level members ($500) or higher receive presale access that allows them to purchase tickets to performances 4 days before the general public. This presale access only applies to SOPAC-presented events and may exclude specific performances presented by third parties.

Presale is available via the online member portal or the Box Office. The primary member must provide an email address to have access to their online member portal.

Presale notifications are delivered by e-mail. Members must be subscribed to the weekly SOPAC E-News in order to receive e-mail notifications.

Each year SOPAC’s executive director hosts a cocktail party before a select performance. Champion-level memberships ($500) or higher will receive an invitation for 2 with more details prior to the party. At times, SOPAC will allow members to bring non-member guests.

If Benefactor-level members ($1,000) or higher are unable to attend a performance they have purchased tickets for, they can exchange their tickets for tickets (of equal or lesser value) to a future show or receive a credit to be used for future ticket purchases. The credit will expire one year after date of issue.

Benefactor-level members ($1,000) or higher may receive trial memberships to partner organizations as available. Eligible members will be notified via e-mail when this benefit becomes available.

Impresario-level memberships ($2,500) or higher receive a seat plaque with an inscription of their choice. The plaque will be installed on a seat in the theatre and be visible to seated patrons. Each household membership will receive a form for their inscription, which may have a maximum of three lines of 20 characters each.

Impresario-level members ($2,500) or higher may receive exclusive experiences with artists as available. Members who are interested in behind-the-scenes experiences with certain artists are asked to contact a member of the Development team to inquire about availability.

Producer-level members ($5000+) may request premium seating for any show of their choice as available. Members are asked to contact a member of the Development team to inquire about availability.

*Benefit currently paused due to COVID-19.

Membership benefits are based on availability and are subject to change. Membership and benefits are not transferable and may only be used by you. Exclusions may apply. 

See SOPAC Box Office Policies for a complete list of all policies.

The Local Business Network connects businesses in the South Orange & Maplewood communities with SOPAC members through discounts and other special offers. SOPAC Members must show a valid membership card in order to be eligible for the discounts and other special offers at participating businesses.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Local Business Network, contact the SOPAC Membership Department at  (973) 712-4101 or at membership@sopacnow.org.

Restaurants
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Ariyoshi Japanese Restaurant
56 West South Orange Avenue (973) 378-8818
SOPAC Members save 10%

Bistro d’Azur
14 Academy Street (973) 327-9725
SOPAC Members save 10%

Bunny’s Sports Bar
12-14 West South Orange Avenue (973) 763-1377
SOPAC Members save 10% Mon–Thu

Burgers Grilled Right (BGR)
9 West South Orange Avenue (973) 762-0050
SOPAC Members save 10% Mon–Thu

Cait & Abby’s Daily Bread Bakery
15 Sloan Street (973) 763-2229
SOPAC Members save 10%; excludes holidays

Carvel Ice Cream
109 South Orange Avenue (973) 763-6850
SOPAC Members buy-one-get-one free Classic Sundae; Wednesdays only

The Dancing Blender
121 South Orange Avenue (973) 821-5707
SOPAC Members save 10%

Giorgio’s Ristorante
52 Vose Avenue (973) 762-4440
SOPAC Members save 10% Tue–Thu

Grid Iron Waffle Shop
12 South Orange Avenue (973) 821-5264
SOPAC Members save 10%

Maple Leaf Diner 
165 Maplewood Avenue (973) 763-8833
SOPAC Members Save 10% on dinner specials

The Order
50 West South Orange Avenue (973) 313-1333
SOPAC Members save 10%

Papillon 25 Restaurant & Martini Bar 
25 Valley Street (973) 761-5299
SOPAC Members save 10%

Pirates Pizza
133 South Orange Avenue (973) 762-6286
SOPAC Members save 10%

Restaurant Lorena’s
160 Maplewood Avenue (973) 763-4460
SOPAC Members save 10% on Wed and Thu

Roman Gourmet 
153 Maplewood Avenue (973) 762-4288
SOPAC Members save 10%

Sonny’s Bagels
123 South Orange Avenue (973) 763-9634
SOPAC Members save $1 off on dozen bagels

Strawberry Fields
147B Maplewood Avenue  (973) 763-3313
SOPAC Members save 10%

Tito’s Burritos and Wings
6 West South Orange Avenue (973) 821-5750
SOPAC Members save 20%

Shopping

Astah’s Fine Art Gallery & Custom Framing
1897 Springfield Avenue (973) 761-5012
SOPAC Members save 20%

Ricciardi Brothers – Design Center
1915 Springfield Avenue (973) 762-3830
Save 25% off fabric cover over 5 yards, 30% off wall covering fabric

Russell Cellular
77 South Orange Avenue (973) 763-7777
SOPAC members save 10% on all accessories

South Orange Frame Shop
6 Sloan Street (973) 762-0174
SOPAC Members save 10%

Sparkhouse Kids
9 Village Plaza (973) 821-5227
SOPAC Members save 10%

Victors Florist
128 South Orange Avenue (800) 944-3569
SOPAC Members save 10% on pick-up or local delivery; excludes wire service

Services & Experiences

BCB Bank – 2 neighborhood locations!
200 Valley Street (201) 823-0700
165 Maplewood Avenue (862) 205-5660
SOPAC Members receive $25 when opening a new account; must mention SOPAC as a referring customer.

Bubbles & Bath Pet Grooming Spa
203 Parker Avenue (973) 761-5000
SOPAC Members save 10%

Global Hair Image
124 South Orange Avenue (973) 327-4800
SOPAC Members save 10% off services

Kean University presents
Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations 
A sculpture exhibition at Liberty Hall Academic Center Gallery (SOPAC Members receive complimentary admission.)
January 18-May 6
1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ Phone:908-737-5349

Lucky 7 Expressions
10 West South Orange Avenue (973) 327-4741
SOPAC Members get $2 off

Pro Elite Nutrition
1912 Springfield Avenue (973) 313-3140
SOPAC Members save 20% off regularly priced items

South Orange Chiropractic Center 
60 First Street (973) 761-0022
SOPAC Members receive complimentary consultation and/or 10% off all charges

The Village at SOPAC (Cinema Lab)
1 SOPAC Way  (973) 327-4012
SOPAC Members receive $8 movie tickets

Member Portal is a feature that permits the primary member to login online and automatically connect membership benefits to their ticket purchase. Members are also able to update their email address and billing address through the portal.

Member Portal Login

What kind of benefits will apply?

Depending on the membership level, benefits that will apply automatically include:

  • Pre-Sale Access (all members)
  • Ticket Discounts (Advocate-level members or higher)
  • Complimentary Tickets (Ambassador-level members or higher)

The button I previously used to login is no longer on your screen. Where do I go to sign in?

Each time you purchase tickets online, you will be prompted to login before selecting your tickets for an event. The prompt on your screen will look like the image below.

Otherwise, please refer to this page to find a direct login link or bookmark the login link to your browser, if preferred.

SOPAC Member Portal Login Prompt - March 1, 2021

If you have any questions or need assistance resetting your password, please contact Member Services at  membership@sopacnow.org or (973) 712-4102.