The Public Theater's members fuel The Public’s mission to create excellent, accessible theater. The annual support from our community of donors allows The Public to continue its work as a civic institution engaging with the most important ideas and social issues of today, while reimagining what theater can be. 
As a Supporter, you have access to discounted, no-fee tickets to the Astor Place Season*.  
As a Supporter Plus, you will receive all the benefits of a Supporter*, invitations to special events, and perks related to Free Shakespeare in the Park**.
Monthly, Quarterly and Annually Renewing payment options are available. Join in or renew today!
Interested in gifting a Supporter membership to a theater enthusiast? Please click here.
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| ASTOR PLACE BLOCK PARTY: Access to members-only behind the scenes tours of 425 Lafayette on July 28 | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| MOVIE IN THE PARKS: Access to members-only lawn seating area at select screenings | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| SHAKESPEARE IN THE PUB: Invite for two (2) to attend members-only Shakespeare in The Pub: Reflections on Producing and Performing Shakespeare | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per ASTOR PLACE production* | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Priority access to performances before the general public | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| No fees on ticket purchases and free ticket exchanges | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite(s) to member Town Halls and roundtables | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, Etc. | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| Invite for two (2) to Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership | Checked | Checked | |||
| Priority access to tickets for select Joe's Pub performances | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| 20% Discount on food & drink at Joe's Pub, The Library, and the Lobby Bar | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| 10% discount on Public Theater Store merchandise | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Member e-newsletters and season guides | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Name acknowledgement on The Public's website | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Digital membership card | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Dedicated donor services from The Supporters Desk via phone or email | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Full Tax Deductibility | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
Contact the Supporters Desk at 212.539.8650 or [email protected] to learn more.
Information about making a membership gift through a donor-advised fund can be found here.
For more information on The Public’s membership policies, click here.
A donation acknowledgment will be sent within 2-4 weeks of your gift.
*All seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket availability is not guaranteed.
**The Delacorte Theater, home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, is closed for renovations until 2025. Member benefits for GoPublic! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park begin with Summer 2024.
Young Partners are a dedicated group of theater-enthusiasts under the age of 45 who believe culture belongs to everyone.  
The Public Theater's members fuel The Public’s mission to create excellent, accessible theater. The annual support from our community of donors allows The Public to continue its work as a civic institution engaging with the most important ideas and social issues of today, while reimagining what theater can be. 
As a Young Partner, you have access to tickets to the Astor Place Season, invitations to special events, and perks related to Free Shakespeare in the Park*.  Young Partners of all levels also receive: 20% discount on food & drink at The Library, Joe's Pub, and Lobby Bar, 10% off purchases at The Public’s online store, name acknowledgment on The Public's website, access to Partner rate tickets without fees and free ticket exchanges, digital membership card, and dedicated customer service from The Partners Desk via phone or email. 
Monthly, Quarterly and Annually Renewing payment options are available. Join in or renew today!
Interested in gifting a Young Partner membership to a theater enthusiast?
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$600
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$1,250
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$3,000
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$5,500
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$8,000
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$10,000
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| Mobile Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: Access to members-only general admission seating section | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| Mobile Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Happy Hour | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| MOVIE IN THE PARKS: Access to members-only lawn seating area at select screenings | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| MOVIE IN THE PARKS: Invite for two (2) to Young Partner picnic at Central Park | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| ASTOR PLACE BLOCK PARTY: Access to members-only behind the scenes tours of 425 Lafayette on July 28 | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| SHAKESPEARE IN THE PUB: Invite(s) for two (2) to attend members-only Shakespeare in The Pub: Reflections on Producing and Performing Shakespeare | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Invite to the annual Young Partner Celebration | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Complimentary tickets to the ASTOR PLACE Season of musicals and plays | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
| Partner rate tickets available for purchase per ASTOR PLACE production | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| # of ASTOR PLACE complimentary tickets that can be used per production | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4* | 4* | |
| Priority access to performances before the general public | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| No fees on ticket purchases and free exchanges | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite(s) to member Town Halls and roundtables | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, Etc. | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Evenings | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Invite for two (2) to Partner Dinners | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Access to select Opening Night performances in the ASTOR PLACE Season | Checked | Checked | |||||
| Priority access to tickets for select Joe's Pub performances | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| Invitations to Young Partner Happy Hour | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Member e-newsletter and season guides | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub, The Library, and the Lobby bar | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| 10% discount on Public Theater Store merchandise | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Name acknowledgment on The Public's website | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Digital membership card | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Access to our Broadway Concierge Service | Checked | Checked | |||||
| Option to give one $3,000 Partnership to a friend, family member, or colleague | Checked | ||||||
| Tax Deductibility | $600 | $1,065 | $2,445 | $4,760 | $6,830 | $8,645 | $13,505 |
| Estimated fair market value of benefits | $0 | $185 | $555 | $740 | $1,170 | $1,355 | $1,495 |
Contact The Partners Desk at 212.539.8734 or [email protected] to learn more about the Partners Program.
Information about making a membership gift through a donor-advised fund can be found here.
For more information on The Public’s membership policies, click here.
A donation acknowledgment will be sent within 2-4 weeks of your gift.
*The Delacorte Theater, home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, is closed for renovations until 2025. Member benefits for GoPublic! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park begin with Summer 2024.
The Public Theater's members fuel The Public’s mission to create excellent, accessible theater. The annual support from our community of donors allows The Public to continue its work as a civic institution engaging with the most important ideas and social issues of today, while reimagining what theater can be. 
As a Partner, you have access to complimentary tickets to the Astor Place Season, invitations to events, and perks related to Free Shakespeare in the Park*. Partners of all levels also receive: 20% off food and beverages at Joe's Pub, The Library, and Lobby Bar, 10% off purchases at The Public’s online store, name acknowledgment on The Public's website and in Playbills, members e-Newsletter and season guides, access to Partner rate tickets without fees and free ticket exchanges, digital membership card, and dedicated customer service from the Partners Desk via phone or email. 
Monthly, Quarterly and Annually Renewing payment options are available. Join in or renew today!
Interested in gifting a Partner membership to a theater enthusiast? Please click here.
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$3,000
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$5,500
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$8,000
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$10,000
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$15,000
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| Mobile Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: Access to members-only general admission seating | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Mobile Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: Invite for two (2) to The Dorothy Strelsin Partner Night at Hudson Yards | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| MOVIE IN THE PARKS: Access to members-only lawn seating area at select screenings | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| ASTOR PLACE BLOCK PARTY: Access to members-only behind the scenes tours of 425 Lafayette on July 28 | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| SHAKESPEARE IN THE PUB: Invite(s) for two (2) to attend members-only Shakespeare in The Pub: Reflections on Producing and Performing Shakespeare | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Complimentary tickets to the ASTOR PLACE Season of musicals and plays | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| # of ASTOR PLACE complimentary tickets that can be used per production | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Partner rate tickets available for purchase per ASTOR PLACE production | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Priority access to performances before the general public | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| No fees on ticket purchases and free exchanges | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite(s) to member Town Halls and roundtables | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Partner Evenings | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Invite for two (2) to Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, Etc. | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Partner Dinners | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Access to select Opening Night performances in the ASTOR PLACE Season | Checked | Checked | |||
| Priority access to tickets for select Joe's Pub performances | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub, The Library, and the Lobby Bar | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| 10% discount on Public Theater Store merchandise | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Member e-newsletter and season guides | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Name acknowledgment on The Public's website | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Digital membership card | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Dedicated donor services from The Partners Desk via phone and email | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Access to our Broadway Concierge Service providing access to Broadway House Seats | Checked | Checked | |||
| Option to give one complimentary Shiva Partnership to a friend, family member, or colleague | Checked | ||||
| Tax Deductibility | $2,520 | $4,835 | $7,050 | $8,865 | $13,625 |
| Estimated fair market value of benefits | $480 | $665 | $950 | $1,135 | $1,375 |
Contact The Partners Desk at 212.539.8734 or [email protected] to learn more about the Partners Program.
Information about making a membership gift through a donor-advised fund can be found here.
For more information on The Public’s membership policies, click here.
A donation acknowledgment will be sent within 2-4 weeks of your gift.
*The Delacorte Theater, home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, is closed for renovations until 2025. Member benefits for GoPublic! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park begin with Summer 2024.
Invest in a more vibrant and just world.
By joining the Producers Council, you join a community of visionary leaders who are fostering the future of The Public Theater and creating a more democratic cultural landscape. In thanks for your support, you’ll gain special access to the works on our stages, receive invitations to bespoke events throughout the season, and enjoy highly personalized benefits tailored to your interests.
NOTE: Typical Producers Council access to Free Shakespeare in the Park productions—including reserved performance seats and invites to Tech Rehearsals, Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners, and Opening Nights—will return after construction on The Delacorte Theater is completed in 2025. Throughout summer 2024, we are pleased to offer exciting new benefits surrounding GO PUBLIC! - more below.
Join or renew today! To make a gift, select the level at which you would like to contribute below.
For questions about leadership giving at The Public, please contact Drew Klingner, Director of Major Gifts, at [email protected].
PRODUCERS COUNCIL BENEFITS
New GO PUBLIC! BENEFITS FOR SUMMER 2024
- Access to members-only general admission seating sections for select performances of Mobile Unit’s THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (reserved seating available upon request)
- Invitation for two (2) to The Dorothy Strelsin Partner Evening for Mobile Unit’s THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Hudson Yards
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Invitation for two (2) to the Mobile Unit Celebration Dinner
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Invitation for two (2) to attend three (3) members-only Shakespeare in the Pub events: Reflections on Performing and Producing Shakespeare
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Access to members-only lawn seating area at select Movie in the Parks screening locations
VIP TICKETING
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Dedicated customer service and personalized ticket handling from the Partners Desk via phone or email for all Public Theater productions and performances at Joe’s Pub
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No fees on purchases or exchanges, priority access to tickets before the general public, and access to prime seating locations
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14 complimentary tickets to the Astor Place Season of plays and musicals (up to 4 may be used per production)
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Opportunity to purchase 2 additional Partner Rate tickets to each Astor Place production
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Eligibility for The Public's Broadway Concierge Service, providing access to purchase House Seats for select Broadway productions
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EVENTS
- Invitations to select Astor Place Opening Night performances
- Invitations to 2 Astor Place Partner Dinners
- Invitations to ALL Partner Evenings, including the Mobile Unit and Joe’s Pub Partner Nights
- Invitations to Public Theater Townhalls and Inside The Public series events
- Invitation to the Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
PROGRAMMATIC ENGAGEMENT
- Access to scripts for select Public Theater productions in the current season
- Opportunity to designate your support toward specific Public Theater programming
- Option to participate in special interest councils: the Musical Theater Council, for those who are dedicated to the creation of new musicals, or Shakespeare Council, for those who are passionate about The Public’s Shakespeare programming
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Recognition in printed Playbills for Public Theater productions and on The Public’s website
- Private tour of The Public Theater’s flagship Astor Place building or Public Studios rehearsal space (upon request)
- Access to the Pulse of The Public, a quarterly members e-newsletter featuring insider programmatic and production content, institutional updates, and supporter stories
- Option to gift one complimentary Shiva Partnership
- 20% Discount on food & drink at The Library and Joe's Pub
- 10% Discount on Public Theater Store merchandise
All benefits at the Sponsor level, PLUS:
- Option to sponsor an Astor Place production, artist residency program, or playwright commission
- Access to select private readings, workshops, and rehearsals throughout the season
- Invitations to intimate Salon Events, hosted in private homes and other special locations, featuring a performance or conversation with Public Theater artists
All benefits at the Benefactor level, PLUS:
- Eligibility for a Public Gratitude Night, a personalized evening for The Public to thank you for your support, including 8 complimentary tickets to an Astor Place production of your choice and special on-site recognition
- Opportunity to reserve an additional pair of tickets for select Astor Place Opening Night performances (subject to availability)
All benefits at the Ambassador level, PLUS:
- Eligibility for an enhanced Public Gratitude Night, including 4 additional complimentary tickets to an Astor Place production of your choice (total of 12), on-site recognition, and a post-show champagne toast
- Digital recognition on monitors in the Astor Place lobby
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
All invitations to Public Theater events are for 2 people unless otherwise stated.
Producers Council gifts extend goods and services to donors, and are therefore partially tax deductible.
Information about making a membership gift through a donor-advised fund can be found here.
A donation acknowledgment will be sent within 2-4 weeks of your gift.
For more information on The Public’s membership policies, click here.
Birthday
Payment Preference
Acknowledgment
Acknowledgment
Corporate Matching
Declination of Benefits
By declining benefits, you forego the following:- All complimentary tickets for the ASTOR PLACE Season (tickets at discounted rates are still offered)
- Invitations to all Partner events (e.g., Partner Dinners and Partner Cocktail Receptions)
- Access to redeem any member premiums offered throughout the year
Please note that Partners who choose to decline benefits still have access to reserved seating for FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK