NEW! Artistic Director’s Circle
Create a home for playwrights at Signature Theatre.
Donors in the Artistic Director’s Circle invest in the vision of our Artistic Director and in Signature’s resident playwrights. This highest level of support provides the deepest commitment to Signature’s artists and productions. The below benefits will go into effect for all Artistic Director’s Circle donations made from July 1, 2026, onward. All Benefits are subject to change.
BASE BENEFITS for all Artistic director’s Circle Donors ($10,000 – $25,000+)
- Additional ticket purchases for Signature Theatre mainstage productions set at a fixed Patron-exclusive rate of $60
- 20% off additional purchases at the Signature Café + Bar & Bookstore
- Waived service and facility fees on ALL ticket purchases
- Concierge booking and service from our Director of Major Gifts, including no-penalty exchanges, pre-sale access, and access to sold out performances* *when available
- Priority access to purchase tickets to Signature’s Fall Benefit and Spring Gala ahead of the general public
- Patron Newsletter with Signature and Community Offerings
- A free drink at the Signature Café + Bar with every show you attend
- Donor listing on Signature’s website and programs
- All tiers: $1,020 g&s
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: TIER 1
- Ten complimentary tickets that can be used flexibly for any Signature Theatre mainstage production in prime house seats
- An invitation for 2 to ALL Patron Night events, featuring a pre-show party and artist conversation
- An invitation for 2 to ALL Opening Night Celebrations for every show, including a post-show party with the cast and creative team
- An invitation to the Annual SigSalon event, featuring an intimate artist conversation in a private NYC residence
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes events such as readings and workshops, invited tech rehearsals, and more.
Cost to Join
$10,000 – $14,999
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: TIER 2
- Base benefits PLUS
- Ten complimentary tickets that can be used flexibly for any Signature Theatre production in prime house seats
- An invitation for 2 to ALL Opening Night Celebrations for every show, including a post-show party with the cast and creative team
- An invitation for 2 to ALL Patron Night events, featuring a pre-show party and artist conversation
- An Invitation to an Annual SigSalon event hosted in a private NYC residence
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes events such as readings and workshops, invited tech rehearsals, and more.
- Invitations to readings and workshops being developed behind-the-scenes
- Opportunity to have a private coffee meeting with Artistic Director Emily Shooltz (upon request)
- A signed poster or program from a show in our current season (upon request)
Cost to Join
$15,000 – $24,999
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE: TIER 3
- Base benefits PLUS
- Ten complimentary tickets that can be used flexibly for any Signature Theatre production in prime house seats
- An invitation for 2 to ALL Opening Night Celebrations for every show, including a post-show party with the cast and creative team
- An invitation for 2 to ALL Patron Night events, featuring a pre-show party and artist conversation
- An Invitation to an Annual SigSalon event hosted in a private NYC residence
- Invitations to readings and workshops being developed behind-the-scenes
- Opportunity to have a private coffee meeting with Artistic Director Emily Shooltz (upon request)
- A signed poster or program from a show in our current season (upon request)
- Opportunity to sponsor a production of your choosing in Signature’s season (upon request, pending availability)
- Priority invitation to join Artistic Director Emily Shooltz and other Patrons on a special trip abroad to see theater* *additional purchase required
Cost to Join
$25,000 +
GET IN TOUCH
With any questions or to set up an installment plan for your gift, please get in touch with Katya Zaslavskiy, Director of Major Gifts: kzaslavskiy@signaturetheatre.org.