Empress Marquee Club Membership
UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF THE ARTS
From performances onstage to educational programs, membership support plays a vital role in everything we do. As a Member, you get insider access to it all…
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US
Members enjoy a range of benefits including priority access, discounts, members‑only invitations and more. As a member, you are connected, you are family, you make a difference.
TIER 1 MEMBERSHIPS
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Fully tax‑deductible
• Recognition in the Honor Roll of Donors
• Voucher for one free event in the Empress Lounge
• One free movie voucher per year
DUAL MEMBERSHIP
Fully tax‑deductible
• Recognition in the Honor Roll of donors
• Two free movie vouchers
• 2 pairs of tickets for performances in the Empress Lounge
TIER 2 MEMBERSHIPS
SPOTLIGHT MEMBERSHIP
$185 tax‑deductible
• Recognition in the Honor Roll of Donors
• 2 pairs of tickets for performances in the Empress Lounge
• 2 free movie vouchers
• Invitation to a donor reception
CENTER STAGE MEMBERSHIP
$400 tax‑deductible
• Recognition in the Honor Roll of Donors
• 2 pairs of tickets for performances in the Empress Lounge
• 2 free movie vouchers
• Invitation to a donor reception
• Reserved VIP Seating at Select Events
• 3‑day advance ticket purchase prior to public offering
TOP TIER MEMBERSHIPS
MARQUEE MEMBERSHIP
$800 tax‑deductible
• Recognition in the Honor Roll of Donors
• 2 pairs of tickets for performances in
the Empress Lounge
• 2 free movie vouchers
• Invitation to a donor reception
• Reserved VIP Seating at Select Events
• 3‑day advance ticket purchase prior
to public offering
LEADERSHIP GIFTS
VCA also offers meaningful benefits and recognition for donors who wish to contribute higher levels of support.
Contact Renay Conlin at 707‑346‑7328 to start a conversation about how your generosity can make a difference and inspire art and music lovers of all ages for generations to come.
Volunteer Form
All volunteers are supervised by a staff member and training for your job will be provided. Hours are flexible but your reliability is crucial. Click the button below to enter your details into our Volunteer system. You will be contacted by a staff member to make arrangements before a show.
Get Involved
As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations of time and money from the community to accomplish our goals. Join us, and help us make the Empress Theatre the place to go for Arts and Entertainment in Vallejo and Solano County.
Volunteers provide an invaluable service with their time, enthusiasm, and love of music and theater.
We can use Volunteer help in many areas…
Usher, Box Office, Concessions, Event Set Up and More…
Donate
The Empress Theatre is operated and maintained by the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation, Inc, a non-profit public benefit corporation. A nearly 100-year-old structure, the Empress is a jewel in Vallejo’s downtown, but it is also a tremendously costly structure to operate and maintain. And, unlike other similar civic arts centers in the Bay Area, the Empress Theatre receives no funding from the City or County. All funding must be earned through ticket sales or raised through fundraising efforts. Private donors are essential partners. Your donation will help ensure that the Empress Theatre remains Vallejo’s Center for Arts and Entertainment™ for the next 100 years.
All donations are 100% tax deductible and can be easily made by sending a check to: Empress Theatre/ VCAF, P.O. Box 4099, Vallejo, CA 94590. You will receive a donation letter for your donation.
Vallejo Center for the Arts
THE ARTS HOLD THE KEY
The Vallejo Center for the Arts was founded as a California Public Benefits Corporation in 1991. The mission of VCA is to inspire and engage a large and diverse audience in Vallejo and beyond through exceptional performances, art exhibitions, educational programs, and community activities.
Empress Theatre History
Build in 1911 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Empress Theatre is a historic landmark in the heart of downtown Vallejo. The curtain rose for the first time on Valentine’s Day in 1912 with a Sullivan & Considine vaudeville show. The Empress Theatre is operated by the Vallejo Center for the Arts. Historic theaters are the legacy of visionary showmen who built them, showcasing entertainment that was uniquely American. When a community’s residents become collectively invested in historically important buildings, there is a clear pride of place that follows.
Empress Theater
Established 1911
Accessibility Information
GUIDE TO ATTENDING EVENTS
The Vallejo Center for the Arts (VCA)and the Empress Theatre are committed to ensuring that all patrons have a wonderful time while they are here! We ask our guests to conduct themselves in a respectful way in accordance with the code of conduct and all laws and local ordinances.
The Empress Theatre is located at 330 Virginia Street Vallejo, CA. The theater is wheelchair accessible from the main entrance.
SEATING:
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Orchestra section of the auditorium.
The Empress Theatre does not provide wheelchairs and staff is not able to assist patrons in transferring to or from a wheelchair, theater seat or vehicle; operate motorized mobility aids such as scooters; or to provide personal attendant services such as assisting patrons in the restroom, or with similar activities.
RESTROOMS
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in the lobby of the Empress Theatre.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
A wireless FM Assistive Listening System is available for all performances. Headsets and neck loops with T-coil functionality are available free of charge in the Empress Theatre lobby (see House Manager). A valid I.D. or credit card is required as a security deposit and will be returned upon return of the headset.
Animals
Service Animals are welcomed at the Empress Theatre. As of March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA. In addition, the service dog must be individually trained to do work or perform tasks that are directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support no longer qualify as service animals under the ADA. For more information, please visit www.ada.gov.
Children
Patrons of all ages are welcome at our venue and are expected to be considerate of other patrons in attendance.
Alcohol Beverage Policy
The Vallejo Center for the Arts strictly adheres to all local and state laws regarding alcohol consumption. Wine and beer, along with other assorted beverages, and snacks may be purchased in the Empress Lounge and at the concession booth in the Empress lobby. Guests should expect to be carded for appropriate identification.
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Smoking/Vaping
Smoking/Vaping and use of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, will be prohibited at the Vallejo Center for the Arts Center.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found items may be claimed by conducting the Box Office. If you are seeking lost items, please call 707.552.2400.