The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) wishes to inform our community of important updates to our membership program taking effect February 1, 2026.
Membership Changes
- We’ve added free gallery admission for 2 guests starting at the $100 level and 4 guests starting at the $275 level.
- The Producer level has been adjusted from $250 to $275 annually. This tier includes access to the VIP Lounge at PIJF, though it does not include reserved seating in front of the stage.
- The Playwright level has been updated from $500 to $650 annually. This tier includes the equivalent of two VIP tickets to PIJF (a $500 value).
Special Early Renewal Offer
Members who renew or join for 2026 before February 1 can secure these benefits at the previous membership rates for one more year.
Membership Benefits Comparison: 2025 vs 2026
This chart outlines membership level pricing and benefits for 2025 compared with updated 2026 benefits.
| Membership Level | 2025 Price | 2026 Price | 2025 Benefits (Summary) | 2026 Benefits (Summary) |
| Actor | $50 | $50 | Name listed | Name listed; Access to presale |
| Director | $100 | $100 | All previous level benefits. + Ticket discounts; Commemorative merch |
All previous level benefits. + Ticket discounts; Free gallery admission (2) |
| Producer | $250 | $275 | All previous level benefits. + Invitations to private gallery receptions; PIJF VIP lounge access |
All previous level benefits. + Free gallery admission (4);Invitations to private gallery receptions; PIJF VIP lounge access |
| Playwright | $500 | $650 | All previous level benefits. + 2 PIJF VIP passes, including reserved seats; Invitation to a “behind-the-scenes event” |
All previous level benefits. + Access to seats for two (2) in front of the outdoor stages at the PIJF (seating is first-come, first-served); Invitation to Members-only event |
| Legacy Circle | $1,000 | $1,000 | All previous level benefits. + 2 comp tickets to an AWAACC performance; Meet & Greet invitations; Invitation to Members-only event |
All previous level benefits. + 2 comp tickets to an AWAACC performance; Meet & Greet invitations; Invitation to a “behind-the-scenes event” |
| Leadership Circle | $2,500 | $2,500 | All previous level benefits. + Private gallery tour for 10 |
All previous level benefits. + Private gallery tour for 10 |
| Transformation Circle | $5,000 | $5,000 | All previous level benefits. + Invitation-only offsite event with artist |
All previous level benefits. + Invitation-only offsite event with artist |
| National Treasure Circle | $10,000 | $10,000 | All previous level benefits. + Listing as a performance or event sponsor |
All previous level benefits. + Listing as a performance or event sponsor |
For any questions about the changes to the AWAACC Membership benefits and pricing, please contact the membership team at 412.930.0745 or at membership@awaacc.org.