Threshold Arts NC — Founding Partnership Prospectus

Building
Threshold Arts

Bold Theatre  ·  Intimate Impact  ·  Regional Reach

This is an invitation to participate in a vision — to help build a lasting cultural institution in North Carolina. The following pages detail how your partnership makes that possible.

Where Art Transforms Community

Threshold Arts NC is a professional theatre company creating high-quality, intimate theatrical experiences that connect audiences to powerful storytelling — in Raleigh, Wilmington, Fayetteville, and beyond.

Professional Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest artistic standards — exceptional actors, directors, and designers working at a professional level.
Thought-Provoking Work
We program contemporary theatre that challenges, inspires, and creates meaningful dialogue around the issues that matter.
Regional Reach
We bring professional theatre to multiple cities across North Carolina, expanding access and building audiences statewide.

On Stage

Our Founding Season is already underway. Following the acclaimed presentation of White Rabbit Red Rabbit in Raleigh, Threshold Arts moves forward with a season that reflects our identity as a professional theatre company: exceptional artists, intimate productions, and stories that spark meaningful conversations across multiple cities.

Completed
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
by Nassim Soleimanpour
March 24, 25 & 26, 2026 — Raleigh · Burning Coal Theatre

An internationally celebrated theatrical experience performed cold — no rehearsal, no director, the script opened live on stage. Each performance features a different actor. This launch event introduced Threshold Arts to the Raleigh theatre community.

Founding Season
Constellations
by Nick Payne · Directed by Jerome Davis
September 24–26, 2026 — Raleigh (4 performances) Fayetteville — 1 special performance Wilmington — Weekend run, October 2026

One relationship. Infinite possibilities. As physicist Marianne and beekeeper Roland navigate the joys, heartbreaks, and unexpected turns of a relationship, Constellations invites audiences into a world where every decision creates a new possibility. Intimate, poetic, and emotionally unforgettable. This production represents our commitment to multi-city artistic exchange and regional touring.

Upcoming
Summer 2026 Musical & Concert Series
Musical Theatre · Concert Staging · Cabaret
Summer 2026 · Raleigh · Wilmington · Fayetteville

A series of musical theatre evenings and cabaret-style performances spotlighting exceptional regional talent. These performances expand audience access across North Carolina while celebrating the depth of talent in our region.

Community Impact Series
The White Chip
by Sean Daniels
2026–2027 · Venue TBA

An honest, humorous, and deeply moving exploration of addiction, denial, recovery, and hope. Each performance will be accompanied by moderated discussions featuring physicians, behavioral health professionals, recovery advocates, and community leaders.

Initiative
New Works Readings
Supporting the Stories of Tomorrow
Throughout 2026–2027

Throughout the year, Threshold Arts hosts staged readings and developmental workshops to support emerging playwrights and fresh voices. Every classic began as a new work — and we are committed to cultivating the theatre of tomorrow.

Become a Founding Partner

We are seeking visionary founding partners to help us establish a permanent home for the arts in our community. Your investment shapes the cultural landscape of North Carolina for generations to come.

Visionary Founder
$50,000

The highest level of founding partnership. Your investment establishes the cornerstone of Threshold Arts NC and ensures a permanent cultural legacy for North Carolina.

  • Naming rights opportunity for a permanent space or program
  • Premier recognition in all materials, signage, and press
  • VIP opening night tickets for 10
  • Private dinner with the artistic leadership
  • Permanent recognition in future venue
  • Recognition in all press releases and announcements
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000+

Premier recognition as the lead sponsor of Threshold Arts NC. Your name or organization's name is featured prominently in all marketing, programs, and signage.

  • Named presenting sponsorship of the season
  • Premier logo placement on all materials
  • VIP opening night tickets for 8
  • Private reception with the artistic team
  • Recognition in all press releases
Founding Partner
$12,500

A cornerstone of our permanent home. Founding Partners receive lasting recognition in our future venue and across all productions.

  • Permanent recognition in future venue
  • Logo on all season materials
  • Opening night tickets for 6
  • Invitation to exclusive donor events
  • Named in all season programs
Season Sponsor
$8,000

Sponsor an entire season of programming and connect your name with transformative theatre experiences for the community.

  • Logo on season marketing materials
  • Opening night tickets for 4
  • Recognition in season programs
  • Invitation to donor appreciation event
Production Sponsor
$2,500

Sponsor a single production and be recognized as the driving force behind one of our shows.

  • Logo in production program
  • Opening night tickets for 2
  • Recognition in production marketing
  • Backstage tour for your group
Community Supporter
$1,000

Your support helps us keep tickets affordable and arts education programs running for the next generation.

  • Recognition in season programs
  • Two complimentary tickets per production
  • Invitation to annual supporter reception
Robert Clinton, M.D.
Founder & Artistic Director, Threshold Arts NC

Threshold Arts was founded with a vision to create professional theatre that is fearless, intimate, and transformational. Founder Robert Clinton brings together an unusual combination of leadership in medicine, military service, education, athletics, and the performing arts. As a physician, Army veteran, actor, vocalist, and producer, he believes professional theatre has the power to inspire empathy, strengthen communities, and create meaningful conversations. Through Threshold Arts, Robert is committed to presenting bold theatrical works at the highest professional standards, developing emerging artists, and creating opportunities for audiences across North Carolina to experience live performance done right.

"Intimate theatre has the power to touch people in ways that larger productions simply cannot. That closeness — between performer and audience, between story and life — is exactly what we are here to create."

Ready to Partner With Us?

Contact us to discuss how your support can make a lasting impact on the arts in North Carolina.