Thank you for considering a tax-deductible gift to Williamstown Theatre Festival. Your generosity fuels our ability to create the extraordinary works of theatre that have become our trademark over the last 58 years. And there’s so much more to the WTF than just what you see on stage. As a donor, you'll also be supporting educational opportunities like the WTF Apprentice and intern programs, the nation's premiere training ground for the next generation of theatre artists. Moreover, you'll be strengthening an institution that creates jobs and generates critical and significant economic activity in Berkshire County.

In recognition of your generosity, we honor you with a host of benefits and privileges exclusively for donors, from priority ticket handling and opportunities to go behind-the-scenes to invitations to special donor events. Peruse the giving levels below and make a gift today!

MATCHING GIFTS:
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FRIEND [$50 and up]

  • Priority handling of ticket order *
  • Annual Wrap Sheet Festival Newsletter
  • Advance notice of special Festival events

SUPPORTER [$150 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Acknowledgement in Season Program
  • Free admission to Fridays@3 new play reading series (advance reservations required) Hear the latest works from America's top playwrights read by WTF company members.
  • Opportunity to purchase advance tickets for Late-Night Cabarets (subject to availability) WTF donors get first crack at tickets for our popular Cabarets. Unsold tickets will go on sale to the public 72 hours prior to each performance.

SUSTAINER [$300 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Waiver of all ticket exchange fees
  • 20% Discount on Festival apparel & merchandise
  • Advance access to tickets for WTF Fellowship Project performances (reservations required, subject to availability) During the Festival, emerging directors and playwrights create new works from scratch.  The final workshop performances are not to be missed.

PATRON [$600 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Access to donors-only Box Office Hotline
  • Invitation to Bagels & Backstage Spend a morning backstage with Artistic Director Jenny Gersten and Festival artists exploring how a WTF show comes together.  Great for the whole family!

LEADER [$1,000 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Donor recognition on WTF Thanks display in Main Stage lobby
  • Invitations to Opening Night Parties and Meet the Artist events
  • Show Notes emailed to you before each production. Includes director's notes, background information, cast bios & more

BENEFACTOR [$1,500 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Invitations to special Workshop and Apprentice shows
  • Two complimentary beverage coupons for each Main Stage show
  • Invitation to the exclusive Season Opening Night Celebration on June 27, 2013.  [NOTE] Invitations will be sent in late May.  To maximize your donation's impact, there will be a nominal charge for the opening dinner.

 

PRODUCERS CIRCLE

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER [$2,500 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Guaranteed seating for all Main Stage performances (with at least 48 hours notice)
  • Invitation for up to six to attend a dress rehearsal with Artistic Director Jenny Gersten
  • Host a private backstage tour for up to 10 guests led by a member of the Festival staff

PRODUCER [$5,000 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Festival ticket concierge service Make all of your ticket arrangements directly throught the Development Office
  • Enjoy pre-show drinks at the theater with Artistic Director Jenny Gersten
  • Advance scripts for all Main Stage productions (upon request)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER [$10,000 and up]
All preceding plus:

  • Title page program credit as a Sponser of a 2013 production
  • Attend the Meet & Greet and first read-through of a production of your choice.
  • Two complimentary VIP tickets for the opening night of each Main Stage production.

 

* All donor ticket orders receive priority handling if received by May 24, 2013.  Orders are filled by descending donor level. Within each level, orders are filled randomly.



Photo Credits
David Pittu and Brooks Ashmanskas in A Flea in her Ear, 2008. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.