Membership Benefits
Members of the Shakespeare Theatre Company receive exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the Company, including multiple private events during the year with members of our casts and creative team, the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public, as well as direct support from the Donor Services staff for ticketing and other needs.
Members in our Artistic Circle receive numerous additional and upgraded benefits, including insider access to our events and performances, an intimate, reserved Patrons Lounge (for Sidney Harman Hall productions) featuring a full bar with free drinks, as well as the opportunity to meet and mingle with some of D.C.’s elite.
Shakespeare Stars
Our Shakespeare Stars enjoy behind-the-scenes access to STC, including invitations to Meet the Cast receptions, intimate donor-only rehearsals, Opening Night performances, first in line ticket priority as well as the Member-only Bard Card, offering discounts and specials at numerous local restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Want more access to the theatre, including the chance to attend Opening Night dinners and other special events? Want personalized service from STC staff, reserved only for donors? Consider joining the Artistic Circle today!
Membership Levels and Benefits
Friend – $75-$149
- First-in-line ticket priority sale
- Bard Card
- Invitations for two people to two Meet the Cast Receptions
- A complimentary subscription to Stages, our exclusive members-only newsletter
Contributor – $150-$249
All of the Friend benefits plus:
- Invitations for two people to three Meet the Cast Receptions
Donor – $250-$499
All of the Contributor benefits plus:
- Invitations for two to attend an additional Meet the Cast reception (4 total)
- Recognition in all programs for one calendar year
Sustainer – $500-$999
All of the Donor benefits plus:
- Invitation for two to attend one Opening Night performance and a post-show cast reception
- Invitation for two to attend one technical rehearsal, including a pre-rehearsal cocktail reception
- Invitations for two to attend an additional Meet the Cast reception (5 total)
Guarantor – $1,000-$1,499
All of the Sustainer benefits plus:
- Invitations for two to attend an additional Opening Night performance and a post-show cast reception (2 total)
- Invitations for two people to attend all Meet the Cast receptions throughout the season
Artistic Circle
Premium Benefits are reserved for donors who join the Artistic Circle and include direct support from the Development Concierge for all your ticketing and subscription needs and exclusive use of the Patrons Lounge in Sidney Harman Hall, featuring a full bar with complimentary drinks and snacks. Our Members at this level also earn special recognition in the lobbies of our two theatres in downtown Washington, D.C.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Benefactor — $1,500-$2,499 ($540 Non-Deductible)
All of the Guarantor benefits plus:
- Invitations for two people to attend four Opening Night performances and invitations to a post-performance party with the cast
- Invitations for two people to attend two technical rehearsals, including pre-event cocktail receptions
- Access to Patrons Lounge for Sidney Harman Hall productions
Patron — $2,500-$4,999 ($895 Non-Deductible)
All of the Benefactor benefits plus:
- Invitation for two people to attend an additional Opening Night performance (total of 5) and invitations to the post-performance party with the cast; one performance will include a dinner hosted by Artistic Director Michael Kahn and the Shakespeare Theatre Company Board of Trustees
Sponsor — $5,000 – $9,999 ($1,400 Non-Deductible)
All of the Patron benefits plus:
- Invitations for two people to attend all Opening Night performances and invitations to the post-performance party with the cast. Two performances will include a dinner hosted by Artistic Director Michael Kahn and the Shakespeare Theatre Company Board of Trustees.
Producer — $10,000-$24,999 ($1,865 Non-Deductible)
All of the Sponsor benefits plus:
- Invitations for two people to attend all Opening Night performances and invitations to the post-performance party with the cast. Five performances will include a dinner hosted by Artistic Director Michael Kahn and the Shakespeare Theatre Company Board of Trustees.
Playwright — $25,000-$49,999 ($2,185 Non-Deductible)
All of the Producer benefits plus:
- Invitations for two people to attend all Opening Night performances and invitations to the post-performance party with the cast. All performances will include a dinner hosted by Artistic Director Michael Kahn and the Shakespeare Theatre Company Board of Trustees.
Director — $50,000-$99,999 ($2,585 Non-Deductible)
All of the Producer benefits plus:
- Ability to rent the Patrons Lounge in Sidney Harman Hall for private functions at a reduced rate
- An exclusive private dinner with Artistic Director Michael Kahn
Chairman — $100,000 and up ($2,585 Non-Deductible)
All of the Director benefits plus:
- Opportunity for you and a guest to “run the show” from backstage
DESIGNATE YOUR GIVING
With a gift of $500 or more, you can designate your giving to help fund an artistic initiative at the theatre! Whether it is helping to fund a “date night” for military couples in the recovery process or providing free access to our theatre for local area students, you can be sure your gift contributes to an STC initiative you are passionate about. Read below to learn more about each fund.
Annual Fund
Provide general support that covers all areas of STC’s programming and operations. See all the benefits of becoming a Member.
Armed Forces and the Arts Fund
Supporters of this fund assist in providing a “date night” for wounded warriors.
- $500-$1,499: Recognition in ASIDES and our “date night” performance program stuffers
- $1,500+: Invitation for two to attend one “date night” performance with Patrons Lounge access
Camelot Fund
STC’s recent musicals have delighted audiences and critics. The numerous musicians, large casts and elaborate scenic elements required for these productions are tremendous financial undertakings. Help cement their place as part of our season.
- $500-$1,499: Invitation for two to a technical rehearsal for the annual musical
- $1,500+: Invitation for two to the Sitzprobe rehearsal and Opening Night performance
Education and Community Fund
Whether it pays for the buses that transport students to our matinees or provides free, semester-long arts integration programming, this fund inspires the next generation of theatre patrons and artists.
- $500-$1,499: Receive advanced sale and discounts to Family Week events and recognition in ASIDES
- $1,500+: Invitation for two to an education showcase and an exclusive lunch with our Education staff
Folio Fund
Ensure STC’s legacy by supporting the staging of classic works—like those by William Shakespeare, Molière and Oscar Wilde—for which the theatre is most renowned.
- $500-$1,499: Invitation for two to open rehearsals and technical rehearsals to a Folio Fund-specific performance
- $1,500+: Invitation for two to attend the first rehearsal and reading of the work
FREE WILL Fund
With FREE WILL, STC opens doors to those who do not, or feel they cannot, see theatre by offering free tickets to each of our mainstage season productions. Our goal is to make theatre not a privilege, but a vital, accessible centerpiece in our community.
- $500-$1,499: Invitation for two to the annual FREE WILL “Pizza & Prosecco” Party, in loving memory of Toni A. Ritzenberg
- $1,500+: Participate in FREE WILL community partner selection and join the group for an intimate pre-show reception
ReDiscovery and New Works Fund
Provide support for our year-long ReDiscovery Reading series, featuring free performances of little-known classic plays and commissioned adaptations, as well as the resulting new works that take our stage.
- $500-$1,499: Two reserved seats to all ReDiscovery readings
- $1,500+: Invitation for two to an exclusive dinner before one ReDiscovery Reading with fellow supporters and the creative team
All $1,500+ supporters also receive benefits at the $500-$1,499 level.
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 Emily I. Wilson, Director of Individual Giving, at 202.547.3230 ext. 2325 or by email.
Thank you to our current Bard Association Management Committee, the Steering Committee of the Bard Association:
- Abbe D. Lowell, Chair – Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
- Sanford K. Ain, Esq. – Ain & Bank, P.C.
- Nick Allard – Dentons US LLP
- Stephen P. Anthony – Covington & Burling LLP
- Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
- Carol Elder Bruce – K&L Gates LLP
- Nina Laserson Dunn
- Mike House – Hogan Lovells LLP
- Michael R. Klein – CoStar Group
- Theodore B. Olson – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
- Carter Phillips – Sidley Austin LLP
- Stephen M. Ryan – McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Kannon Shanmugam – Williams & Connolly LLP
- William Stein – Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
- Cate Stetson – Hogan Lovells LLP
STC Ambassadors
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is committed to engaging our Members and Patrons. STC Ambassadors are an exclusive group of dedicated supporters who work with our staff to develop and foster relationships with new and continuing supporters.
Ambassadors enjoy special access to the theatre, and are crucial to our Membership Program. Assisting at official events, communicating with Members, and sharing enthusiasm for classic theatre are all part of the Ambassadors program. If you love STC, joining the Ambassadors provides an incredible opportunity to deepen your ties and feel more connected with our work.
STC Ambassadors are also members of the Artistic Circle.
To learn more, contact Emily I. Wilson, Director of Individual Giving, at 202.547.3230 ext. 2325 or by email.
Bard Card Restaurant Partners
Patrons who donate $75 or more to the Shakespeare Theatre Company to become Shakespeare Stars or Artistic Circle members receive a Bard Card. This card provides special discounts and opportunities at area restaurants as well as a 15% discount on all purchases at the theatre shops. See below for a full listing of benefits.
For more information about Bard Card benefits or becoming a member, contact Donor Services at membership_office@shakespearetheatre.org or 202.547.1122, option 7.
Bard Card Benefits
Asia Nine
915 E Street, NW
Reserve Online
202.629.4355
AsiaNine.com
20% off your order. Limit 6 guests per bill.
Bakers & Baristas
501 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.347.7895
BakersandBaristas.com
10% off your order.
Carmine’s
425 7th Street, NW
Reserve Online
202.737.7770
Carminesnyc.com
10% off your final bill.
Cedar
822 E Street, NW
Reserve Online
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.637.0012
Cedardc.com
Complimentary 3-Course wine pairing with pre-theater menu OR a complimentary glass of wine or champagne with the purchase of brunch or entrée. Offer only redeemable for card holder.
China Chilcano
418 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.783.0941
ChinaChilcano.com
Enjoy a complimentary Chilcano cocktail with dinner.
Dirty Habit
700 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20002
202.449.7095
DirtyHabitDC.com
15% off your order.
Farmers & Distillers
600 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202.464.3001
FarmersandDistillers.com
Free donut with purchase.
Flight Wine Bar
777 6th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
202.316.9489
FlightDC.com
15% off your total check.
FUEL Pizza
600 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.547.3835
FuelPizza.com
Buy two slices; get a 22 oz. fountain drink.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
900 F Street, NW
Reserve Online
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.783.5454
GordonBiersch.com
Show your card to move to the top of the waitlist and receive 15% off your entire check at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant.
Graffiato
707 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.289.3600
Graffiatobymic.com
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco with food purchase.
The Greene Turtle
601 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
202.637.8889
TheGreeneTurtle.com
“Happy Hour, Any Hour” Enjoy happy hour specials at any hour. Limit two hours per day. Discount applies to card holder only.
Jaleo
480 7th Street, NW
Reserve Online
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.628.7949
Jaleo.com
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner.
Oyamel
401 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.628.1005
Oyamel.com
Enjoy a complimentary classic margarita with dinner.
Pitango Gelato
413 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.332.8877
PitangoGelato.com
Buy two gelatos, receive a card for one free gelato for your next visit.
Red Velvet Cupcakery
505 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.347.7895
RedVelvetCupcakery.com
10% off your order.
Rosa Mexicano
575 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
202.783.5522
RosaMexicano.com
A choice of dessert or glass of red or white sangria with the purchase of an entrée.
SEI
444 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.783.7007
SEIRestaurant.com
Complimentary Wasabi Guacamole appetizer.
Teaism
400 8th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
202.638.6010
Teaism.com
10% off restaurant and shop purchases, including beer, wine, sake and cocktails. Good at any Teaism location.
Zaytinya
701 9th Street, NW
Reserve Online
Washington, DC 20001
202.638.0800
Zaytinya.com
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner.
STC Gift Shops
15% off purchases
All offers expire September 30, 2018.
Must present card for discount. Additional conditions may apply.
