Friends of PUP was founded in 1996 to support the undergraduate group and to create a network for those who all shared the common experience of musical theatre, fun, and hard work as part of PUP during their time at Princeton.

We are so proud of what Friends of PUP has accomplished over the past year when we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of PUP: we have hosted four fun-filled events, united alumni and undergrads on the stage for a "one-night-only" performance at Alumni Day, created a slideshow of PUP for Reunions, and with the help of our generous donors, raised significant funds to start an official Friends of PUP account with the University.

Thank you to all of our "Friends" for a great year of PUP, and we look forward to another exciting year ahead!

There are many ways to be involved with Friends of PUP. To join our mailing list, please email friendsofpup@gmail.com. If you would like to join our Auxiliary Committee and become a leader in our group, please contact President Lindsay Tasher '00 at lht9600@aol.com.

This year, Friends of PUP will strive to raise the remaining funds necessary to officially open our account and then give back to PUP, making a first-time grant to the undergraduate group in support of the incredible work that they do.

Providing grants to PUP over the years is a key element of our mission as Friends of PUP. Although PUP funds its annual activities through ticket sales, additional support from Friends of PUP will allow them not just to maintain the number and quality of shows they currently produce, but to enhance and enliven those productions, expand PUP's activities, and increase their impact on the student community. With a grant this year, we are showing our support for the creativity and ingenuity that has always been a part of PUP.

We rely on the support of our "Friends" to make this goal a reality. A gift between now and December 31st will build our financial resources for the long-term growth of PUP and immediately support this season's activities: hosting more exciting opportunities for grads and undergrads to celebrate PUP at Alumni Day and Reunions and directly contributing to PUP's 2012-2013 productions. All gifts make a significant impact toward our goals in the upcoming season.

In recognition of your gift, all donations over $25 will be listed in each of PUP's playbills this season.

Donors with gifts of $100 or more will receive commemorative items from PUP's season.

Donors with gifts of $1,000 or more have the special opportunity to be recognized as a "Production Sponsor" on one of PUP's productions this season. Please contact Liz Malta '08 at liz.m.malta@gmail.com to learn more.

Gifts will go directly to Princeton's Office of Development for processing. If you donate, please also email Christina Henricks (PUP Vice President) at chenrick@princeton.edu alerting us to your decision to donate and the amount of the donation. This will allow us to recognize your gift immediately and to ensure that the University processes your donation properly - if you'd like to remain anonymous, please let Christina know.