The Public is artist-driven and people-powered. Your support helps us create and develop extraordinary art and share it with audience members like you.
$100 – Illyria Supporter
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- One (1) Supporter rate ticket available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Two (2) reserved seats for a donation of $350/seat
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Supporters Desk via phone or email
100% Tax Deductible
$200 – Verona Supporter
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Two (2) Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Two (2) reserved seats for a donation of $350/seat
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on Joe’s Pub ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Supporters Desk via phone or email
100% Tax Deductible
$300 – Troy Supporter Plus
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Two (2) Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- One (1) reserved seat per season
- Two (2) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Supporters Desk via phone or email
100% Tax Deductible
$600 – Windsor Supporter Plus
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Two (2) Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Two (2) reserved seats per season
- Two (2) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Supporters Desk via phone or email
100% Tax Deductible
$1,250 - Arden Supporter Plus
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Four (4) Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Four (4) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Supporters Desk via phone or email
100% Tax Deductible
$2,000 – Messina Supporter Plus
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Four (4) Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Two (2) complimentary tickets
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Four (4) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Supporters Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $1,830
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $170
As of September 1, 2026
$600 - Young Advocate Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Two (2) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
100% Tax Deductible
$1,250 - Young Leader Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Two (2) complimentary tickets
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Four (4) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
JOE’S PUB
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $1,050
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $200
As of September 1, 2026
$3,000 - Young Shiva Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Six (6) complimentary tickets (Ability to use two (2) complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate ticket available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Partner Reception*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Four (4) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Opening Night
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $2,400
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $600
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Young Partner ticket allotments
$5,500 - Young Martinson Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Eight (8) complimentary tickets (Ability to use two (2) complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate ticket available for purchase per production
- Priority access to performances before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Reception*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Six (6) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $4,650
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $850
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Young Partner ticket allotments
$8,000 - Young Anspacher Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Ten (10) complimentary tickets (Ability to use two (2) complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate ticket available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Receptions*
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Partner Dinner*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Eight (8) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $6,800
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $1,200
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Young Partner ticket allotments
$10,000 - Young Newman Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Twelve (12) complimentary tickets (Ability to use four (4) complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate ticket available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Receptions*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Dinner*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- Access to select Opening Night performances
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Ten (10) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
- Access to our Broadway Concierge Service
Tax Deductibility - $8,385
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $1,615
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Young Partner ticket allotments
$15,000 - Young LuEsther Partner
YOUNG PARTNER EXCLUSIVE
- Invite for two (2) to the annual Young Partner Celebration
- Invite for two (2) to Young Partner Connects
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Fourteen (14) complimentary tickets (Ability to use four (4) complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate ticket available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Receptions*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Dinner*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- Access to select Opening Night performances
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Twelve (12) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
- Access to our Broadway Concierge Service
- Ability to gift one $3,000 Shiva Partnership to a friend, family member, or colleague
Tax Deductibility - $13,085
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $1,915
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Young Partner ticket allotments
$3,000 - Shiva Partner
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Six (6) complimentary tickets (Ability to use two complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production.
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Partner Reception*
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Four (4) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $2,380
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $620
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Partner ticket allotments
$5,500 - Martinson Partner
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Eight (8) complimentary tickets (Ability to use two (2) complimentary tickets per productions)
- Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Partner Reception*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership.
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Six (6) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Opening Night
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinner*
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $4,580
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $920
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Partner ticket allotments
$8,000 - Anspacher Partner
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Ten (10) complimentary tickets
- Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Reception*
- Invite for two (2) to one (1) Partner Dinner*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Eight (8) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners*
- Invite for two to one (1) pre-performance cocktail reception*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
Tax Deductibility - $6,730
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $1,270
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Partner ticket allotments
$10,000 - Newman Partner
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Twelve (12) complimentary tickets (Ability to use four (4) complimentary tickets per production.)
- Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Access to select Opening Night performances
- Invite for two (2) to three (3) Partner Receptions*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Ten (10) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) pre-performance cocktail receptions*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
- Eligibility for The Public's Broadway Concierge Service, providing access to purchase House Seats for select Broadway productions
Tax Deductibility - $8,250
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $1,750
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Partner ticket allotments
$15,000 - LuEsther Partner
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Fourteen (14) complimentary tickets
Ability to use four (4) complimentary tickets per production. - Two (2) Partner rate tickets available for purchase per production
- Priority access to tickets before the general public
- No fees and free exchanges on ASTOR PLACE season ticket purchases
- Invite for two (2) to three (3) Partner Receptions*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Partner Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to member Season Previews, Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al., and Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- Access to select Opening Night performances
- 20% off food and drink at The Astor & Bar Torino
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Twelve (12) reserved seats per season
- Four (4) additional reserved seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invite for two (2) to Tech Events
- Invite for two (2) to Opening Nights
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners*
- Invite for two (2) to two (2) pre-performance cocktail receptions*
JOE’S PUB
- Invite for two (2) to Joe's Pub Partner Night
- No fees on ticket purchases
- 20% off food and drink at Joe's Pub
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Name acknowledgement on The Public's website and Playbill
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
- Member waitlist for Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park and select Joe's Pub shows
- Members e-Newsletter, Season Guides, and Digital Membership card
- Dedicated donor services from the Partners Desk via phone or email
- Eligibility for The Public's Broadway Concierge Service, providing access to purchase House Seats for select Broadway productions
- Ability to gift one complimentary $3,000 Shiva Partnership to a friend, family member, or colleague
Tax Deductibility - $13,000
Estimated fair market value of benefits - $2,000
As of September 1, 2026
*Tickets to events are deducted from your Partner ticket allotments
ASTOR PLACE SEASON
- Sixteen (16) complimentary tickets to the Astor Place Season of plays and musicals (up to six (6) may be used per production)
- Opportunity to purchase four (4) additional Partner Rate tickets to each Astor Place production
- Invitations to select Astor Place Opening Night performances
- Invitations to two (2) Partner Dinners
- Invitations to ALL Partner Receptions, including the Joe’s Pub Partner Night
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
- Sixteen (16) reserved seats
- Opportunity to reserve four (4) additional seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $350/seat
- Invitation to two (2) Opening Nights
- Invitations to two (2) Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners
- Invitations to Shakespeare in the Park Tech Events
VIP TICKETING
- 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
- No fees on purchases or exchanges, priority access to tickets before the general public, and access to prime seating locations
- Eligibility for The Public's Broadway Concierge Service, providing access to purchase House Seats for select Broadway productions
PROGRAMMATIC ENGAGEMENT
- Access to scripts for select Public Theater productions
- Opportunity to designate your support toward specific Public Theater programming
- Option to participate in special interest councils: the Musical Theater Council, for all dedicated to the creation of new musicals; or the Joe’s Pub Council, for anyone committed to advancing live performance in New York.
RECOGNITION & OTHER BENEFITS
- Recognition in printed Playbills for Public Theater productions and on The Public’s website
- Invitations to member Season Previews and Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, et al.
- Invitation to the Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership
- 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 $3,000 Partnership to a friend, family member, or colleague
- 20% Discount on food & drink at The Astor, Joe's Pub, and Bar Torino
- 20% discount on Public Theater merchandise at Creative Goods
All benefits at the $25,000 level, PLUS:
- Two (2) additional complimentary tickets to the Astor Place Season (18 total)
- Four (4) additional reserved seats to Free Shakespeare in the Park (20 total)
- Invitations to insider experiences for plays and musicals in development at The Public, such as rehearsals and salon events with artists
- Option to sponsor an Astor Place production, artist residency program, or playwright commission
All benefits at the $50,000 level, PLUS:
- Two (2) additional complimentary tickets to the Astor Place Season (20 total)
- Four (4) additional reserved seats to Free Shakespeare in the Park (24 total)
- Eligibility for a Public Gratitude Night, a personalized evening for The Public to thank you for your support, including eight (8) complimentary tickets to an Astor Place production of your choice and special on-site recognition
- Opportunity to reserve an additional pair of tickets (2) for Free Shakespeare in the Park Opening Night performances (subject to availability)
All benefits at the $75,000 level, PLUS:
- Four (4) additional reserved seats to Free Shakespeare in the Park (28 total)
- Opportunity to sponsor a Free Shakespeare in the Park production or package of Astor Place Season plays and musicals
- Eligibility for an enhanced Public Gratitude Night, including four (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
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