Scholarship Fundraisers

The Golden Circle Scholarship & Support Fund is the source of scholarship and assistantship funds for outstanding theatre & dance students.  The Golden Circle Fund is supported through patronages to the VSU Theatre & Dance Season and through special events.

 

THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM: Dance
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM: Theatre

Sawyer Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building

Join us for the annual Spotlight Series as we shine a spotlight on our students and celebrate the work of our graduating seniors. 

Entertainment will include original dance works by students in the choreography class, a wide variety of popular musical theatre numbers,  and captivating scene work from contemporary plays all featuring performances from our graduating seniors. 

This performance is a ticketed event, proceeds support our Golden Circle Scholarship Fund which supports our Theatre & Dance students during their time here at Valdosta State University. 

Tickets for this event are not included in season membership packages.

This production is not included in our season ticket packages.  All seats are $10, of which $5 will go to the Golden Circle Scholarship & Support Fund.  Tickets can be purchased via VSU Theatre & Dance's box office.

   

 

Events held earlier this season:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Adapted by Ian Andersen
Based on Charles Dickens' Tale

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 6:00 PM (Preview Performance/Final Dress Rehearsal*)
Thursday, December 5, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM

The novella with the complete title of A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, and its many iterations is a holiday classic.  You and your family will be transported to London and the timeless redemption story of Ebeneezer Scrooge.

This production will include performances by VSU Theatre & Dance faculty, students, and local children.

As this production is a fundraiser, all seats are $20 (with $10 going toward scholarships) for all performances scheduled for Thursday through Sunday.
* The Wednesday Preview Performance/Final Dress Rehearsal will available to audiences.  For this performance only, VSU Students may purchase tickets for $5 with presentation of valid VSU ID and all other seats are $10.

Dates and times of the performances have been changed since originally posted. Season members and patrons MAY use their admissions for this production.  These changes are due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene and the cancellation of our November production.


CINDERELLA BALLET

The Annual Princess Ballet fundraiser in partnership with The Valdosta School of Ballet

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Valdosta Perfroming Arts Center

Tickets are available online only.

The Valdosta School of Ballet operates the box office for this event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DANCING WITH THE STARS OF VALDOSTA

Produced in partnership with VSU Department of Music, proceeds from this event goes to support outstanding Theatre, Dance and Music students with scholarship funds.

See the 2025 Class of Valdosta Stars dance and vie for the Audience Favorite Award for raising the most money for scholarships.  The 2025 Stars and their Partners will be announced in January.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

  • 6 PM Social Hour, cash bar
  • 6:30 PM Dinner
  • 7:30 PM Performance

Rainwater Conference Center
1 Meeting Place
Valdosta, GA 31601

Purchase Tickets, Table or Sponsor Table, VIP Table
Tickets $125 each
Table (of 10) $1,200
Sponsorship Table (of 10) $1,500

VIP Table (of 10) $2,000 - limited available (9)

Admissions include a potentially tax deductible gift.

If you can't attend, you can 'vote' by making a donation in your favorite star's honor. 

For more information, tickets, and table purchases, please call 229.333.2150 or click here.