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What is the UPAF smART card?

As a UPAF donor of $100 or more, you've received the UPAF smART card. This donor benefit offers buy one, get one free tickets to one performance for each of the 15 UPAF Member Groups.

Are there additional benefits?

You will also receive the UPAF smART card Performance Guide to help you decide what performances you would like to experience with your UPAF smART card. Performance information is also available online at www.upaf.org Additionally, you will receive "Arts Beat" UPAF's e-newsletter that provides monthly performance information and performing arts news.

Does the smART card have any restrictions?

The individual performing arts groups designate their own restrictions which are listed below. Please contact them directly for further information. Tickets are subject to availability.

How many performances by each group is the smART card valid for?

Card holders may attend one performance by each of the 15 current UPAF Member Groups. You may select from hundreds of exciting performances during the season.

smART card Benefits at $250+

Your $250 donation or more includes additional buy one, get one free tickets to performances by UPAF Cornerstone Members including First Stage Children's Theater, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Skylight Opera Theatre for a grand total of 21 performances.

When does my smART card expire?

Your smART card will be valid until one year from the date you gave your gift. To renew your benefits, please give to the 2013 UPAF Campaign.

Do I need an e-mail address or access to the Internet to use my card?

No. Your card can be used immediately to receive buy one, get one free tickets.

How can I track my smART card usage?

  • Visit www.upaf.org to register your card.
  • Click the "Activate smART card" link on the Home Page.
  • Input your e-mail address.
  • Type your personal ID number on the back of smART card.
  • To access your benefit page throughout the year, bookmark the smART card access page or visit www.upaf.org and click the smART card Login Page.

    Will my e-mail address be sold to a third party not affiliated with UPAF?

  • No. UPAF will never sell personal information it has received from a donor. For more information, read UPAF's Privacy Policy at www.upaf.org/about/privacy-policy.cfm.


    BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE from UPAF Member Groups
    Tickets are subject to availability. Free ticket must be of equal or lesser value. Must present the smART card at time of purchase. Performing arts groups designate their own restrictions.

    Phone orders using the smART card are now accepted (subject to handling fee) at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, the Rep's Ticket Office, and the Broadway Theatre Center Box Office.

    UPAF Member Group smART card Offers:

    * For donors at the $100 level the smART card is valid for one use at each Member Group per donation year only. Donors of $250 and above receive an additional buy one get one free ticket to the UPAF Cornerstone Members (indicated by asterisk below). For additional assistance, please contact the UPAF office at 414-273-8723. Benefits subject to change.

    UPAF Member Group 2011-2012 smART card Offers:

    Bel Canto Chorus: Buy one, get one free for March or May concerts. Tier One (better) seating only. Must order by phone at 414-481-8801. www.belcanto.org

    Danceworks, Inc.: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price) for a Danceworks Performance Company produced show only (not for shows produced by guest artists). Tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance. Phone orders accepted with credit card at 414-277-8480, ext. 6025, or in person at Danceworks Studio, 1661 Water St. www.danceworksmke.org

    *First Stage: Buy one, get one free (up to four tickets) or buy one at half price. Good for main floor seats at any Friday or Saturday evening performance in First Stage's 2011-12 season. Tickets may be purchased online at www.firststage.org using source code 16468 before choosing performance date, in person, or by calling the Marcus Center Box Office at 414-273-7206, or by phone at the First Stage Box Office at 414-267-2961. www.FirstStage.org

    *Florentine Opera Company: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Tickets must be purchased 72 hours or less prior to the performance date. Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount. Phone orders are accepted by calling the Florentine at 414-291-5700 ext. 224 with credit card, or in person at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Box Office. www.florentineopera.org

    *Milwaukee Ballet: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Must purchase tickets within two weeks of the performance date. Offer is valid for all performances of the Winter Series (February 16-19) or the Spring Series (March 29-April 1). This offer excludes tickets in the $27 and $91 price levels. Phone orders accepted by calling the Ballet at 414-902-2103 with credit card, or in person at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Box Office (Spring Series only). www.milwaukeeballet.org

    Milwaukee Chamber Theatre: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Phone orders accepted at 414-291-7800 with credit card, or in person at the Broadway Theatre Center Box Office. www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com

    Milwaukee Children's Choir: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price) for any 2011-12 performance produced by MCC. Ticket reservations accepted at 414-221-7040 or purchased at the door. Payment with cash or check, limited to one time use. www.milwaukeechildrenschoir.org

    Milwaukee Public Theatre: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price) to performances at the Lincoln Center for the Arts only; not applicable to benefits or fundraisers. Ticket reservations accepted at 414-347-1785. Pay at the door with cash or check only. www.milwaukeepublictheater.org

    Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Valid for evening performances on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Quadracci Powerhouse and Stiemke Studio. Not valid for the Stackner Cabaret, Lombardi or A Christmas Carol. For more information, call 414-224-9490 or visit www.milwaukeerep.com.

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Valid for any regular 2011-12 Season Classical or Pops concert when purchased 72 hours or less prior to performance date (excludes specials, Basilica, and Messiah). Use Promotional Code 16901 to purchase tickets in person or by phone at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, 414-273-7206. www.mso.org.

    Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Ticket reservations accepted at 414-267-2958. Payment with cash or check only at the door. www.myso.org.

    Next Act Theatre: Buy one ticket get one ticket free. Valid within 72 hours up to the performance show time. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Phone orders accepted at 414-278-0765 with credit card. www.nextact.org

    Present Music: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Good for any concert based on availability, but please redeem prior to concert date. To order, call 414-271-0711. www.presentmusic.org

    Renaissance Theaterworks: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Offer good for any Wednesday, Friday or Saturday evening performance when purchased 72 hours or less in advance. Not valid with any other offer. Phone orders accepted at 414-291-7800 with credit card. www.r-t-w.com

    *Skylight Opera Theatre: Buy one, get one free (or buy one at half price). Not valid for Friday or Saturday evening performances or Sunday matinees. Phone orders accepted at 414-291-7800 with credit card, or in person at the Broadway Theatre Center Box Office. www.skylightopera.com

    For additional assistance, please contact the UPAF office at (414) 273-8723. Benefits subject to change.

    Additional Ticket-Purchase Information:

    Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Box Office
    929 N. Water St.
    Walk-up ticket purchase hours: M-F, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    Phone: (414) 273-7206
    Phone hours: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

    Broadway Theatre Center Box Office
    158 N. Broadway
    Phone: (414) 291-7800
    Hours: M-Sa, 12-6 p.m.

    The Rep Box Office
    108 E. Wells St.
    Phone: (414) 224-9490
    Hours: M-F, 12-6 p.m.


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