Our mission is to serve and support the University Theatre.
Founded in 1980, Friends of the Theatre (FROTH) serves as a support organization for the University Theatre and its programs, providing members with opportunities to connect with and offer support for student actors, directors, and designers, plus faculty and guest artists. Friends of the Theatre plans and hosts receptions prior to "Main Stage" productions, and in addition to enjoying exceptional performances together, members work to encourage broader awareness and appreciation of the KU theatre program throughout the community.
Fundraising by Friends of the Theatre is planned for the benefit of KU theatre students and staff. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding theatre student, and FROTH also provides enrichment funds for students and staff members. The most recent fundraising project was a benefit featuring KU alumnus Mandy Patinkin, which raied $30,000 for sound assistance equipment and a $5,000 scholarship for film.
FROTH Membership Benefits
At every membership level, FROTH members share a long-standing commitment to provide support beyond what the University is able to offer.
All Friends of the Theatre members receive
- Special invitations to pre-curtain receptions with resident artists/faculty and guest artist
- Copies of newsletters and other promotional materials highlighting upcoming events and attractions
- Recognition in the program for all major productions
- Special reserved seating for "members nights"
ANGEL (Individual or Corporate $500 and above)
- 8 tickets for any of the University Theatre productions during the
12-month membership period.
- No charge on phone orders
- Free exchange prior to ticketed events
BENEFACTOR ($275 - $499)
- 6 tickets for any of the University Theatre productions during the
12-month membership period
- No charge on phone orders
- Free exchange prior to ticketed events
PATRON ($175 -$ 274)
- 4 tickets for any of the University Theatre productions during the
12-month membership period
- No charge on phone orders
- Free exchange prior to ticketed events
PRODUCER ($85 - $174)
- No charge on phone orders
- Free exchange prior to ticketed events
FRIEND ($40 - $84)
KU FACULTY/STAFF ($40 - $84)
SENIOR CITIZEN ($20 - $39)
STUDENT ($15 - $19)
Become a FROTH Member
Join FROTH today!
Click here to access the FROTH Membership form.
E-mail questions about Friends of the Theatre to FROTH@kutheatre.com.
2008 - 09 FROTH Officers
- President: Paul Fellers
- President-Elect: Larry Tenopir
- Past President: Diane Kennedy
Board of Directors
- Mary Kate Ambler
- Carol Buchheister
- Cheri D. Esmond
- Jim Grimes
- Elizabeth T. Hovey
- Larry Hovey
- Alice Ann Johnston
- Janis Lariviere
Student Representative
- Amy Virginia Buchanan
- Ryan Klamen
Ex Officio
- John Staniunas, chair,
Department of Theatre & Film
- Mechele Leon,
artistic director
- Katherine L. Pryor,
managing director of theatre
University Theatre Staff
- Kim Bohmann, Administrative Assistant to FROTH
