Capital Campaign

Support Our Act 2 Campaign!

The FINAL Million Dollar Match is here!

CFRT is proud to announce THE FINAL MILLION DOLLAR MATCH – a $1,000,000 fund created by The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, The Junior League of Fayetteville, Larry & Julianne Bass, Betsy Hubbard, and Mary Flagg & Jim Haugh that will DOUBLE the impact of any new gifts of $10,000+ (payable over five years) made to the campaign before September 1, 2026.

“We’re so grateful to The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County for their strategic lead gift to establish this fund,” said CFRT’s Managing Director, Ella Wrenn. “Since the beginning of this project, The Arts Council’s support has been a catalyst that sparked other gifts and helped make this big vision for the arts in our community feel achievable. To then see them joined by such remarkable support from the other match donors has been really incredible.” 
 
CFRT’s Act 2 Capital Campaign was launched in response to dramatic growth across every program, making it clear that with more space, CFRT will serve more people. The $25MM project doubles CFRT’s square footage, adding two new studios for rehearsal, classes, and camps; increasing the capacity and function of scenic and costume shops; and making dramatic improvements to the customer experience including the development of a ~60 space parking lot. A new rooftop event space will serve small plates and craft cocktails, host private events, and create a venue for everything from live music to comedy nights to gallery shows.  
 
“Cape Fear Regional Theatre is one of the region’s premier cultural anchors, and this investment is about more than a building – it’s about creating a destination, “ said Robert C. Pinson, President and CEO of The Arts Council. 
After breaking ground in April of 2025, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. More than 180 donors have invested in the project, securing 95% of the necessary funds, and this match has been established to help raise the final million dollars!
 
“This is really the home stretch,” said CFRT’s Artistic Director, Mary Kate Burke. “This is a building of, by, and for this community, and we want every single person who wants to be part of it to join us. The time has never been better to make a pledge, immortalize your name on the wall, and play a role in a strong future for CFRT and the arts in North Carolina!” 
 
As CFRT doubles its square footage, donors can double their impact if they pledge $10,000 or more before September 1. Act 2 donors receive a variety of exciting benefits at various levels as a thank you for their support including tickets to the grand opening, permanent donor wall placement, an exclusive rooftop concert, and more! If you would like to join our amazing donors, please contact Ella Wrenn, Managing Director, at ewrenn@cfrt.org or call (910) 323-4234 ext. 227. 

Cape Fear Regional Theatre has been taking you on adventures since 1962… and now, it’s time for:

The Curtain is rising on ACT 2!
Cape Fear Regional Theatre is growing by leaps and bounds. Since 1962, CFRT has been developing local talent, launching high-profile careers, and serving as a cultural destination in our state. Now, as we look to an exciting future, we’re expanding our facility to meet the caliber of the nationally recognized work happening within!

Find Yourself Here
The theatre auditorium renovation was completed in 2021 and now ACT 2 will Expand & Elevate the rest of the facility, offering more opportunities to take classes, gather with friends, experience art, and make memories. At any stage of life, you can find yourself here.

Our next act needs YOU!
We wouldn’t be here without decades of support from this incredible community. We hope you’ll join us as a donor and make your story part of CFRT’s ACT 2!

Become an Act 2 Donor!

Stage Door Donor Opportunities:

Join ACT 2 as a Stage Door Donor and we will recognize your contribution with a permanent listing on the donor wall by the door to back stage and the education wing in the grand lobby. Your tax deductible donations are payable over five years.

Ensemble Donors:
Ensemble Donors at $2,500+ receive:

  • One ticket to the grand opening party
  • An invitation to an exclusive construction Behind-the-Scenes and an opportunity to “touch the truck!”
  • Listing in the program until 2031


$500 a year for 5 years

Featured Donors:
Featured Donors at $5,000+ receive:

  • All previous benefits, plus:
  • An opportunity to purchase 1 additional grand opening party ticket!
  • Invitation to the Education Wing Grand Opening Party!


$1,000 a year for 5 years

Leading Donors:
Leading Donors at $7,500+ receive:

  • All previous benefits, plus:
  • An invitation to leave your mark by signing a beam during construction at our Topping Off ceremony!


$1,500 a year for 5 years

Signature Donor Opportunities:

In the theatre, there is a tradition that visiting artists commemorate their time onstage by signing the walls backstage. Join us as a Signature Donor at one of the following five levels, securing your family’s legacy as a supporter of the arts! Your tax deductible donations are payable over five years.

Donor Wall Recognition
For a $10,000+ commitment, add your name to the generous supporters who made this project possible and receive recognition on the permanent donor list in the lobby. Donors at this level receive:

  • Two tickets to the Grand Opening Party
  • An opportunity to go “backstage” and see the building in progress during a Hard Hat Lunch tour
  • An invitation to leave your mark at an exclusive sign the beam event
  • Listing in the program until 2031

$2,000 a year for 5 years

Your Signature

For a $25,000+ commitment, your uniquely creative signature will be inscribed on our donor wall, a distinct way to leave your mark!

Receive all previous benefits, plus:
- Two tickets to an exclusive rooftop concert featuring one of CFRT's guest artists

$5,000 a year for 5 years

Signature Snapshot

For a $50,000+ commitment, a family photo & your signature will be displayed on our donor wall, a lasting tribute to your support of the arts!

Receive all previous benefits, plus:
- Two tickets to the Rooftop Opening Party
- One complimentary use of the Mezzanine for a private event

$10,000 a year for 5 years

Signature Story

For a $100,000+ commitment, your family photo & signature will be displayed on our donor wall, along with a personal story of why you love the theatre!

Receive all previous benefits, plus:
- One exclusive, complimentary use of the Rooftop
- Invitation to sneak peek design conversations

$20,000 a year for 5 years

Remaining Naming Opportunities:

The Green Room

The next generations of CFRT’s Actors, Technicians, and Staff will study, collaborate, and create from the comfort of The Green Room. With kitchen facilities, a live feed to the stage, and comfortable seating, the artist’s experience can now match their work!

Naming Rights: $175,000

Admin Loft

There’s no business like show business! Be part of supporting the business team who makes the shows happen.

Naming Rights: $200,000

Photo Op Wall

Your family’s name will appear on this premium location that will change to highlight various shows. Each year, thousands of guests will take pictures in front of this wall to be shared in various media outlets and family photos.

Naming Rights: $250,000

Sunset Bar

Located in our rooftop event space, The Sunset Bar has western exposure and a picture window. Each evening, it frames the sunset like a piece of art. Enjoy craft cocktails for a remarkable, elevated experience.

Naming Rights: $750,000

Education Wing

Our incredible Education program impacts over 20,000 youth annually! By sponsoring our Education wing, YOU will make life changing experiences possible for young people throughout our community.

Naming Rights: $1,000,000

The Huff Bar in the Grand Lobby

This two-story expansion will double our square footage, with a stunning new lobby, two new studio classrooms for our ever-expanding education programs, and a mezzanine for all the community’s event needs.

Two new Studio classrooms for youth

Our rooftop experience will have a second stage designed to feature local talent!

The Gillis Rooftop Experience Rendering

The new design will increase our artist and staff spaces, increasing our capacity to create the shows you know and love. Of course, we cannot forget the addition of our fabulous new parking lot!

Parking lot rendering

Interested in other donor opportunities?
Contact Ella Wrenn, Managing Director at:
ewrenn@cfrt.org | 910-323-4234 ext. 227

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Fayetteville, NC.