Membership Benefits
Your Membership support matters now more than ever.
As we begin to reopen our spaces, our Members will be able to enjoy newly updated benefits including access to exclusive online events, complimentary tickets, restaurant discounts and much more.
Most importantly, every Membership—whether a Friend, Sustainer, Patron level—takes a crucial part in securing the financial and artistic vitality of Shakespeare Theatre Company into the future.
Member events and benefits are being updated regularly so please check back often or contact the Development office at SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org.
Shakespeare Stars
Membership Levels and Benefits
FRIEND — $120-$299 annually ($10/month)
- Subscription to STAGES, our exclusive members-only digital newsletter
- NEW! Free access to Shakespeare Hour LIVE!, our weekly virtual conversations through every corner of the Shakespeare universe
- NEW! Invitation to STC Donor Town Hall(s)
Fully tax-deductible
CONTRIBUTOR — $300-$599 annually ($25/month)
All of the Friend benefits plus:
- Recognition in all programs
- NEW! Exclusive access to one Online Member Event, such as a donor playreading, film screening, panel discussion, or other opportunity
- Waived ticket exchange fees for ALL productions throughout the season
Fully tax-deductible
SUSTAINER — $600-$1,199 annually ($50/month)
All of the Contributor benefits plus:
- NEW! One complimentary pair of STC performance tickets, either online or in-person*
- NEW! Exclusive access to one additional Online Member Event (2 total)
$550 tax-deductible
*Online and in-person performance tickets subject to availability
GUARANTOR — $1,200-$1,799 ($100/month)
All of the Sustainer benefits plus:
- NEW! Complimentary STC collectible item (upon request)
- NEW! One additional complimentary pair of STC performance tickets, either online or in-person (2 total)
- NEW! Exclusive access to one additional Online Member Event (3 total)
- Recognition on Donor Appreciation Walls in Klein and Harman Theatre Lobbies
$1,100 tax-deductible
Artistic Circle
Membership Levels and Benefits
BENEFACTOR — $1,800-$2,999 annually ($150/month)
All Guarantor benefits, plus:
- VIP Donor Concierge to handle all your ticket and Membership needs
- NEW! One additional complimentary pair of STC performance tickets, either online or in-person (3 total)
- NEW! Exclusive access to one additional Online Member Event (4 total)
- NEW! Access to House Seats for ticket purchases and exchanges**
- Ability to purchase tickets to the Mock Trial Series before the public
$1,650 tax-deductible
**House seats subject to availability
PATRON — $3,000-$4,999 annually ($250/month)
All of the Benefactor benefits plus:
- NEW! One additional complimentary pair of STC performance tickets, either online or in-person (4 total)
- NEW! Exclusive access to all Online Member Events
- NEW! Insider access to a National Theatre production directed by Simon Godwin
$2,800 tax-deductible
SPONSOR — $5,000-$9,999 annually ($417/month)
All of the Patron benefits plus:
- NEW! Complimentary pair of tickets to all STC performances, either online or in-person
- Recognition on STC Website
$4,750 tax-deductible
PRODUCER — $10,000-$24,999 annually ($834/month)
All of the Sponsor benefits plus:
- NEW! Recognition through a special sponsorship opportunity***
$9,750 tax-deductible
***Sponsorship opportunities and benefits vary. Contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org for more information
PLAYWRIGHT — $25,000-$49,999 annually ($2,084/month)
In addition to the above benefits, opportunities and sponsorships at this Membership level are customizable to the donors’ interests. Please contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org for more information.
DIRECTOR — $50,000-$99,999 annually ($4,167/month)
In addition to the above benefits, opportunities and sponsorships at this Membership level are customizable to the donors’ interests. Please contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org for more information.
CHAIRMAN — $100,000 and up annually ($8,334/month)
In addition to the above benefits, opportunities and sponsorships at this Membership level are customizable to the donors’ interests. Please contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org for more information.
Bard Association
The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Bard Association offers lawyers and other individuals with legal ties the opportunity to experience classical theatre at its finest while building both personal and professional relationships. This unique advocacy group provides a valuable connection between the legal community and the arts.
Members of the Bard Association enjoy exclusive benefits such as advance ticket purchase for the Mock Trial and Shakespeare and the Law events, behind-the-scenes access to the theatre and the chance to create a greater awareness of the importance of the arts in the community and the legal field.
To learn more, contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org
or call 202.547.3230 ext 2325.
Thank you to our current Bard Association Management Committee, the Steering Committee of the Bard Association:
- Abbe D. Lowell, Chair – Winston & Strawn, LLP
- Sanford K. Ain, Esq. – Ain & Bank, P.C.
- Nick Allard – DentonsUS LLP
- Stephen P. Anthony – Covington & Burling, LLP
- Deborah Baum – Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw & Pittman, LLP
- Michael Bahar – Eversheds Sutherland US, LLP
- Carol Elder Bruce – Murphy & McGonigle, LLP
- Barry Coburn – Coburn & Greenbaum, PLLC
- John Estes – Skaddden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
- Burton Fishman – Fortney Scott, LLC
- Molly Meegan – Human Rights Campaign
- Carter Phillips – Sidley Austin, LLP
- John Ryan – U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Stephen Ryan– McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP
- Kannon Shanmugam – Williams & Connolly, LLP
- Jonathan Sherman – Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP
- Pauline Schneider
- William Stein – Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP
- Cate Stetson – Hogan Lovells US, LLP
- John Vogel – Crowell Moring, LLP
- Eric Wenger – Cisco Systems, Inc
- Carolyn Wheeler – Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP
- Michele Williams – Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP
