Young Partners Program
YOUNG PARTNERS are a vibrant community of donors 45 and under that support inclusive, accessible, and free theater for all.
Young Partners
In gratitude for a donation of $600-2,999, Young Partners have access to discounted, no-fee tickets to the Astor Place Season, reserved seating for Free Shakespeare in the Park, and an invitation to the Young Partner Annual Celebration.
For a donation of $3,000+, Young Partners also receive an invitation to Opening Night of Free Shakespeare in the Park and invitations to post-show receptions with artistic staff and creatives--Young Partner Evenings.
Benefit Highlights
- Invitations to the Young Partner Annual Celebration and other Young Partner gatherings
- Reserved seating for Free Shakespeare in the Park
- Priority access to the Astor Place season
- Discounted, no-fee tickets to the Astor Place season
- Dedicated Partners 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
Young Partner Board
The Young Partner Board is the advisory board of The Public’s Young Partner program, made up of young professionals and industry leaders passionate about The Public’s mission and work to further the efforts of engaging young supporters of culture.
Membership begins at $10,000+, with the opportunity to act as a Public Theater ambassador at special events and participate in quarterly meetings with Public staff, as well as connect with the Public Theater's Board of Trustees.
To learn more about Young Partner Board membership, please contact Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti at elizabeth@publictheater.org.
Over 45?
Consider our Supporter program for early access to the Astor Place season and reserved seating to Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Supporter Plus level.
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.
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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.
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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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