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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| Supporter rate tickets available for purchase per ASTOR PLACE production* | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Priority access to ASTOR PLACE season performances before the general public | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| No fees on ticket purchases and free ticket exchanges | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Complimentary tickets to the ASTOR PLACE season of musicals and plays | 2 | |||||
| # of ASTOR PLACE complimentary tickets that can be used per production | 2 | |||||
| Invite(s) to member Town Halls and roundtables | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite for two (2) to Inside the Public: Conversations with Casting, Production, etc. | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| Invite for two (2) to Annual Breakfast with Public Theater Executive Leadership | Checked | Checked | ||||
| Reserved seat(s) to 2025 FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK production of TWELFTH NIGHT | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Additional reserved seats to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK beyond your allotment for a donation of $300/seat | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Invites to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Tech Events | Checked | |||||
| Priority access to tickets for select Joe's Pub performances | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| 20% Discount on food & drink at Joe's Pub, The Library, and the Lobby Bar | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| 10% discount on Public Theater Store merchandise | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Member e-newsletters, season guides, and digital membership card | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Name acknowledgement on The Public's website | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Digital membership card | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Dedicated donor services from The Supporters Desk via phone or email | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Full Tax Deductibility | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | $1,780 |
| Estimated fair market value of benefits | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $220 |
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.
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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| Invite to the annual Young Partner Celebration | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invitations to Young Partner Happy Hour | 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 ASTOR PLACE season 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 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Access to select Opening Night performances in the ASTOR PLACE Season | Checked | Checked | |||||
| Reserved seats to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2025 Production | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Additional reserved seats to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK beyond your allotment for a donation of $300/seat | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Invites to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Tech Events | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Invite to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Opening Night(s) | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | ||
| Invite to Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners at FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK | 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 | ||
| 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 | $550 | $1,050 | $2,400 | $4,600 | $6,900 | $8,355 | $13,205 |
| Estimated fair market value of benefits | $50 | $200 | $600 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,645 | $1,795 |
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 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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| 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 ASTOR PLACE season 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 | |||
| Reserved seats to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2025 production - TWELFTH NIGHT | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Invites to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Tech Events | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked |
| Additional reserved seats to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK beyond your allotment for a donation of $300/seat | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Invites to FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Opening Night(s) | Checked | Checked | Checked | Checked | |
| Invite to Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinner at FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK | Checked | Checked | Checked | 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 | $2,330 | $4,580 | $6,830 | $8,485 | $13,235 |
| Estimated fair market value of benefits | $670 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,515 | $1,765 |
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.
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. We are pleased to invite Producers Council members to enjoy a deeper relationship with The Public through behind-the-scenes access to the works on our stages, enhanced ticketing privileges, invitations to high-level events with artists and leadership, program and production sponsorship opportunities, and other personalized benefits tailored to your interests.
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
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK – join us in the revitalized Delacorte Theater!
- Sixteen (16) reserved seats to TWELFTH NIGHT
- Opportunity to reserve four (4) additional seats beyond your allotment for a donation of $300/seat
- Invitation to Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
- Invitations to two (2) Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinners
- Invitations to Shakespeare in the Park Tech Events
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 Evenings, including the Joe’s Pub Partner Night
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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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; the Shakespeare Council, for those passionate about The Public’s Shakespeare programming; 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 Inside The Public Series Events: Conversations with Casting, Production, Etc.
- 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 Library, Joe's Pub, and The Lobby Bar
- 10% Discount on Public Theater Store merchandise
All benefits at the Sponsor level, PLUS:
- Four (4) additional reserved seats to TWELFTH NIGHT (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 Benefactor level, PLUS:
- Four (4) additional reserved seats to TWELFTH NIGHT (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 for Free Shakespeare in the Park Opening Night performances (subject to availability)
All benefits at the Ambassador level, PLUS:
- 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
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. A donation acknowledgment will be sent within 2-4 weeks of your gift.
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.
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