Director's Circle


The Director’s Circle is The McKnight Center’s most loyal group of annual donors. Members receive benefits including access to Box Seats and the Patron Lounge, invitations to special events, and more.
 
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Benefactor

$25,000+ ($1,600 Benefit)

Performance Tickets
  • Option to purchase Box Seats, pending availability and gift level
  • Access to the Inasmuch Patrons Lounge for all McKnight Center performances
  • Priority ticket ordering and concierge service for McKnight season and added performances
  • One (1) complimentary reserved parking space in the Fourth Avenue Garage for McKnight Center performances, pending availability and gift level

Special Events
  • Premier seating for eight (8) at the Bright Night Gala Dinner, and early access to concert tickets
  • Premier seating for eight (8) at the Spring Soirée
  • Invitation to the Season Announcement in spring
  • Meet and Greet opportunities with artists, as available

Publicity
  • Season-long recognition in the printed program and on The McKnight Center website
  • Option to direct your gift toward a performance or program sponsorship
 

Executive Producer

$15,000 - $24,999 ($1,200 Benefit)

Performance Tickets
  • Option to purchase Box Seats, pending availability and gift level
  • Access to the Inasmuch Patrons Lounge for all McKnight Center performances
  • Priority ticket ordering and concierge service for McKnight season and added performances
  • One (1) complimentary parking pass for the Fourth Avenue Garage for all McKnight Center performances

Special Events
  • Six (6) seats at the Bright Night Gala Dinner, and early access to concert tickets
  • Six (6) seats at the Spring Soirée
  • Invitation to the Season Announcement in spring
  • Meet and Greet opportunities with artists, as available

Publicity
  • Season-long recognition in the printed program and on The McKnight Center website
  • Option to direct your gift toward a performance or program sponsorship
 

Producer

$10,000 - $14,999 ($800 Benefit)

Performance Tickets
  • Option to purchase Box Seats, pending availability and gift level
  • Access to the Inasmuch Patrons Lounge for all McKnight Center performances
  • Priority ticket ordering and concierge service for McKnight season and added performances
  • One (1) complimentary parking pass in the Fourth Avenue Garage for all McKnight Center performances

Special Events
  • Four (4) seats at the Bright Night Gala Dinner, and early access to concert tickets
  • Four (4) seats at the Spring Soirée
  • Invitation to the Season Announcement in spring
  • Meet and Greet opportunities with artists, as available

Publicity
  • Season-long recognition in the printed program and on The McKnight Center website
  • Option to direct your gift toward a performance or program sponsorship
 

Director

$5,000 - $9,999 ($400 Benefit)

Performance Tickets
  • Option to purchase Box Seats, pending availability and gift level
  • Access to the Patrons Lounge for all McKnight Center performances
  • Priority ticket ordering and concierge service for McKnight season and added performances

Special Events
  • Two (2) seats at the Bright Night Gala Dinner, and early access to concert tickets
  • Two (2) seats at the Spring Soirée
  • Invitation to the Season Announcement in Spring
  • Meet and Greet opportunities with artists, as available

Publicity
  • Season-long recognition in the printed program and on The McKnight Center website


All memberships renew on an annual basis, at the anniversary of the member’s join date. Performance tickets are not included.
 

Director's Circle Members

as of February 28, 2026

Season Sponsor
Devon Energy

Benefactor | $25,000 and above
Mary Barnes
Mike Bode and Preston Carrier
Angie and Brian Callahan
Chickasaw Nation
Dana Cole
Jonathan Drummond
Vickie and Joe D. Hall
Pam and Steve Holton
Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman
Susan and A.J. Jacques
Brett Jameson
Billie and Ross McKnight
OSU Foundation
Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation
Scott W. Sewell
Marilynn and Carl Thoma
Lana and Chuck Van Cleave

Executive Producer | $15,000-$24,999
Terri and Brett Carver
Linda Cline and Amy Cline
Ken Davidson
Helen Hodges
Marichu and Page Maxson
OSU President’s Office
Women for OSU

Producer | $10,000-$14,999
Patty and Steve Armbruster
Edward E. and Helen T. Bartlett Foundation
Beck Design
Gina and Tucker Bridwell
Nickie and Doug Burns
Cheryl and John Clerico
Starla and Brandon Halcomb
Kim Hilbig
Judy Hull and Matt Hull
Rae and Mike Hyatt
Staci Bejcek and Behfar Jahanshahi
Sharon and Robert Keating
Frank Robson
Betty and John Scheffler
Brenda and Craig Spaulding​​​​
Stillwater Medical
Sara and James TenBroek
Russ Teubner

Director | $5,000-$9,999
Sheryl and Bruce Benbrook
Mark A. Blakeman
Kirk Boersma and Ryan Chung
Mary and Jerry Burson
Ann and Tracy Caine
Tracie and Eric Chapman
Jane and Gary Clark
Pat and Pat Cobb
Charlcie and Colin Cumming
Nancy Payne Ellis
Deb and Dave Engle
Jane Jayroe and Gerald Gamble
Janet and Brad Gaskins
Susan Glasgow
Roger Gose
Leah and Brad Gungoll
Ann Halligan
Amy and Tim Hardin
Ann and Burns Hargis
Allison and Ryan Harms
Jennifer and Ken Hudgeons
Linda and David Hutchinson
Inasmuch Foundation
Issy and Richard Jennings
Mike and Denise Kenna
Betsy and Doug Koontz
Colleen Lage
John Linehan
Kim and Mike Loftis
Pam and Joe Martin
Karen Gallagher and Bob McCracken
Julia and Steve Moomau
Cathy and Fred Moore
Missy and Brad Morgan
Lou and Jim Morris
Carolyn Gang and Ed Noltensmeyer
Laura and Pat O’Hara
Sam Ott
Charlotte and Kirk Pittman
Jean Van Delinder and Bradley Rickelman
Ashley and Matt Roche
Clint Roush
Ted Schupbach
Nedra Segall
Jeff Simpson
Tim Smalley
Lisa and Mark Snell
Pam and Bob Spinks
Gerald Stangl
Becky Steen
Liz and Mike Sterkel
Megan and Jordan Stivers
Julie Teubner
Pat and Roger Tucker
Dava White
Marta and Dennis White
Patti and Jeff Wilber
Bill Witman


PLACEHOLDER
 
Amy Miller
Senior Director of Development
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
OSU Foundation
[email protected]
(405) 385-2139