2025 Season
The Festival Ensemble recognizes donors for what you really are: an invaluable part of our team. Without your generous support of our mission, we couldn’t have made it to 25 years. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in the transformative power of accessible theater and bringing more art to our greater St. Louis community.
For more information, please contact celia@stlshakes.org.
Puck – $100 +
- Monthly Festival Newsletter
- Advance notice of all Season announcements
- Recognition in Shakespeare in the Park playbill and donor wall
- Annual Gift
Viola – $250 +
- Early Access to Premium Reservations
- 10% Discounts on STL Shakes merchandise
Falstaff – $500 +
- Free Promotional Posters
- 25% Discount on Ticketed Seating
Beatrice – $1,000 +
- Picnic table reservations in the Park
Thespian Society Benefits
The very first plays ever put on in St. Louis were by an amateur association called the “Thespian Society,” which was organized in 1814. Among their early performances were Henry IV and Richard III, staged in a converted blacksmith’s shop on Spruce. In honor of this strong tradition of theater and Shakespeare in our community, the Thespian Society provides leadership support for the Festival’s annual programs.
All the Festival Ensemble Benefits above plus:
Prospero – $1,500 +
- Behind the Scenes Opportunities
- Parking pass for Shakespeare Glen Reserved Lot*
- Premium Annual Gift
Rosalind – $2,500 +
- Free Box in the Glen*
- 4 General Tickets to Romeo & Zooliet
Hamlet – $5,000 +
- Exclusive Artist Meet & Greet
- Free VIP Box in the Glen*
- 4 Premium Tickets to Romeo & Zooliet*
Juliet – $10,000 +
- Rehearsal & Backstage Tours
Artists Sponsor – $25,000 +
The Artist Sponsorship allows you to exclusively sponsor one lead artist (director, costume designer, scenic designer or lead actor) at the show of your choice.
- Personal Dinner with Artist
- Free Premium Box/Table at Show*
*Blackout dates may apply on parking and ticket benefits. Please contact Festival staff to confirm that parking is available for your chosen date.
For more information on Thespian Society Benefits and above, please email Kate Tichelkamp at kate@stlshakes.org.
Matching Gifts
Did you know many companies will double or even triple your gift by matching your contribution dollar for dollar or more? With your employer’s help, you can double the impact of your support and, in many cases, upgrade your membership to a higher level. Companies will often match the gifts of retirees as well.
Contact
For more information about supporting St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, please contact Director of Development Kate Tichelkamp at kate@stlshakes.org or 314•410•8639.
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Contributions are eligible for tax deduction to the limit allowable by law. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s tax identification number is 43-1815139.