DONATION CAMPAIGNS
Support New Works
In a time when opportunities for emerging artists are becoming scarcer by the year, Rattlestick is bravely expanding its capacity to nourish the growth of new works. From rehoming the Van Lier fellowship for BIPOC writers under 30, to co-creating the Terrence McNally Incubator, to commissioning some of today's most exciting new voices, Rattlestick is committed to the discovery and development of brave, untold stories. Your donation would help us support artists as they forge the future of American theater.
Pride Plays Sponsorship
Pride Plays | Donation Levels
Supporter | $5 – $500
Keeps the lights on—literally!
Covers one hour of rehearsal space for queer artists developing new work
Advocate | $1,000
Funds an honorarium for a playwright to workshop a new script
Supports accessibility initiatives to reach wider audiences
Friend of Dorothy | $5,000
Covers a week of rehearsal space for a developmental reading
Supports a public reading of a new queer play
Judy Status | $10,000
Fully funds a week-long workshop of a new play
Supports marketing and outreach to reach queer audiences
Marsha & Sylvia Circle | $25,000+
Supports a year-long residency for an emerging queer theatre artist
Covers travel and housing for artists, ensuring access and equity in the creative process
Every participating artist will be paid a fair wage for their time, talent, and labor. Equal pay is central to our commitment to honoring the value of queer artistry.
Presenting Sponsor – $25,000
Logo Inclusion: Prominent placement on the step-and-repeat in both DC and NYC, as well as all digital program assets for the 2025 Pride Plays Festival
Post-Show Emails: Featured logo in all 2025 Pride Plays Festival email communications
Reserved Tickets: Six pairs of reserved tickets to the 2025 festival in both DC and NYC
Swag Bags: Opportunity to include branded items in festival swag bags
Co-Presenting Sponsor – $10,000
Logo Inclusion: Prominent placement in digital program materials for the 2025 Pride Plays Festival in both NYC and DC.
Post-Show Emails: Featured logo in all 2025 Pride Plays Festival email communications
Reserved Tickets: Four pairs of reserved tickets to the 2025 festival in both DC and NYC
Swag Bags: Opportunity to include branded items in festival swag bags in either DC or NYC
Supporting Sponsor – $2,500+
Logo Inclusion: Recognition in digital program materials for the 2025 Pride Plays Festival in both DC and NYC
Post-Show Emails: Logo included in select Pride Plays Festival email communications
Reserved Tickets: Two pairs of reserved tickets
Community In-Kind Partner (Value Equivalent: $2,500+)
Logo Inclusion: Recognition in digital program materials for the 2025 Pride Plays Festival in both DC and NYC
Post-Show Emails: Acknowledgment in select Pride Plays Festival email communications
Reserved Tickets: Two pairs of reserved tickets
Custom Benefit: Additional promotional opportunities based on the nature of the in-kind contribution
Support Rattlestick Theater!
Make a gift today to support Rattlestick Theater as we head out "On The Road" for our 2024-2025 season. We can't wait to bring our exciting line-up of diverse, provocative, and expansive productions to new presenting partners and neighborhoods all across our great borough.
Thank you for fueling our mission through your generous contribution as we redefine what's next in American theater!