Support the Arts
Season Underwriting
By supporting The Studio Theatre Subscription Season, Special Events, or The Studio 2ndStage Season, you are helping to strengthen the artistic impact of The Studio Theatre both in Washington, DC and on the national theatre landscape. The Studio Theatre’s seasons are programmed with an eye toward contemporary theatre from around the globe, and have garnered critical and popular acclaim year after year. Season Underwriters receive written acknowledgement on all programs, two tickets to the Opening Night performance of each season show, exclusive invitations to events with the Studio Theatre artists and leaders, and all benefits affiliated with the Inside Studio program. For more information, contact Morey B. Epstein, Executive Director of Institutional Development, at morey@studiotheatre.org or (202) 232-7267.
Production Underwriting
Underwriting a specific production shows your dedication to the excellent production values and outstanding performances inherent in a play at The Studio Theatre. Your support enables the theatre to bring unparalleled performers, innovative designs, and compelling writing to the stage. This type of support also makes possible the specific needs of a production, such as out-of-town actors, challenging sets, or special training and choreography. Underwriters receive acknowledgement in production programs and promotional materials, invitations to the First Rehearsal and Opening Night of the supported production, as well as all benefits affiliated with the Inside Studio program. For more information, contact Morey B. Epstein, Executive Director of Institutional Development, at morey@studiotheatre.org or (202) 232-7267.
Production Support
Production supporters provide the high level of support that enables Studio to continue to produce quality productions while maintaining reasonable ticket prices. Productions supporters are recognized in programs and promotional materials, given two tickets to the Opening Night of the production they support, and all benefits affiliated with the Inside Studio program. For more information, contact Morey B. Epstein, Executive Director of Institutional Development, at morey@studiotheatre.org or (202) 232-7267.
Celebrate the Community
Gala Sponsorship
The Studio Theatre’s Annual Gala is the major fundraising event of the year, and provides funding for the community outreach and engagement programs, including youth programs, neighborhood initiatives, and in-kind contributions to other non-profit organizations. Sponsors receive tickets to the Gala (commensurate with giving level), verbal and written acknowledgement, and membership to Inside Studio. Click here for more information!
Fall Benefit
As the second major fundraising event of the year, the Fall Benefit enables The Studio Theatre to raise money for its season and many programs, including pre-show seminars with Literary staff and artists, post-show discussions, and neighborhood initiatives which increase accessibility to the theatre for Logan Circle area residents. As a sponsor of the Fall Benefit, you will receive 6 tickets to the Fall Benefit, which includes a cocktail reception at a neighborhood restaurant and tickets to a special performance of The Habit of Art. Sponsors also receive verbal and written acknowledgement, and membership to Inside Studio. Click here for more information!
Support for Arts Motivating Youth
Your contributions help to underwrite programs enriching the lives of Washington, DC youth and young theatre professionals. Donations support Arts Motivating Youth (A.M.Y.), the Studio Theatre’s educational initiative, which inspires young people to greater achievement through the experience of theatre. Arts Motivating Youth supporters are invited to attend matinees of select performances and artist talk-back sessions with school groups and the Final Scenes of the Young Actors’ Program in The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory. Supporters also receive member benefits from Inside Studio. Click here for more information!
Secure the Future
Capital Campaign
The Studio Theatre’s Capital Campaign, which will be officially launched this fall, will help develop the infrastructure for new play development, international works, and increased artist residencies. The Capital Campaign will develop funds for each of these projects, making them sustainable in the long-term without affecting the Theatre’s general operating budget. Supporters of the Capital Campaign will receive written recognition, membership to Inside Studio, and a variety of other benefits commensurate with giving level. For more information, contact Morey B. Epstein, Executive Director of Institutional Development, at morey@studiotheatre.org or (202) 232-7267.
Master Teacher Chair
To honor Founding Artistic Director Joy Zinoman’s legacy and her commitment to performing arts training, The Studio Theatre created The Joy Zinoman Master Teacher Chair in The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory. Proceeds from this fund will go toward continued teacher training and curriculum development. In recent years, the Acting Conservatory has expanded the variety of classes for both young people and adults, and has increased its youth-outreach initiative by offering a growing number of scholarships. Joy will preside over these ongoing expansions and continue to improve, refine and shape the preeminent standards that The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory embodies. For more information, contact Morey B. Epstein, Executive Director of Institutional Development, at morey@studiotheatre.org or (202) 232-7267.
Planned Giving (Studio Infinitum)
By joining Studio Infinitum and including The Studio Theatre in your estate plans, you will be assuring your own legacy by securing the Studio’s award-winning role in contemporary American theatre for future generations. Planned giving allows you the satisfaction of contributing to the important, on-going and future work of the Studio, while providing significant tax and financial benefits to you and your heirs. Click here for more information!