SUPPORTERS PROGRAM
Over 60% of The Public Theater’s budget comes from donations, not ticket revenue, making donations from SUPPORTERS—our largest group of donors—essential to our daily operations.
SUPPORTERS & SUPPORTERS PLUS
In gratitude for a donation of $100-$299, Supporters have access to discounted, no-fee tickets to the Astor Place Season.
For a donation of $300+, you become a Supporter Plus member where you receive all the benefits of a Supporter, plus reserved seating for Free Shakespeare in the Park* and other special perks.
Benefit Highlights
- Priority access to the Astor Place season
- Discounted, no-fee tickets to the Astor Place season
- Dedicated Supporters Desk assistance
- Discounted food & beverages at Joe's Pub, The Library, Lobby Bar, and Delacorte Concessions
- Members e-Newsletter and Season Guides
- Donor listing on website & in Playbills
Interested in even more access?
Check out our Partners program if you're Interested in complimentary tickets to our Astor Place season or want more reserved Free Shakespeare in the Park seats.
Consider becoming a Young Partner if you're between the ages of 21 and 45.
Contact Information
For more information contact giving@publictheater.org or 212.967.7555.
THE PUBLIC IS...
Your Theater
More than just stages and seats, The Public is a platform for democracy. A gathering place. A celebration of what a public space can be when it’s shaped by the values we all share: community, inclusion, and joy.
We are your theater — ready to inspire a new generation.
Shakespeare for the City
Free Shakespeare in the Park, Mobile Unit, and Public Works are the purest demonstrations of The Public’s belief that culture belongs to everyone.
From producing Shakespeare under the stars at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, to staging free, high-quality performances where our communities live, to creating theater that blurs the boundaries between professional artists and community members — Shakespeare’s work belongs to every New Yorker across all five boroughs. Free. For all. Forever.
Where Artists Thrive
From the first spark of an idea to a fully staged performance, we support writers, directors, musicians, and multi-disciplinary artists at every stage of their professional development.
Our commitment to offer a robust slate of residencies and artist development programs like the Emerging Writers Group, Joe's Pub Vanguard Residency, and Directing Fellowship ensures that artists reach their full, creative potential.
More Ways to Give
At The Public, we are pleased to accept donations made in a variety of manners, including but not limited to wire transfers, stocks, checks, and donor-advised funds. Specific instructions for each of these methods can be found on our "More Ways to Give" page.
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