Support Us

Ways to Give

Your gifts at every level support Playwrights Horizons’ mission to foster, develop, and produce the work of new American playwrights, composers, and lyricists. 

Make a Gift

any amount

Your gift will ensure that new American theater remains healthy and supported and, in turn, provides audiences with intelligent and inventive new plays and musicals.  

Monthly Sustainer

Make a monthly, recurring gift, and you will have a lasting impact on Playwrights Horizons. Your support helps us to continue encouraging the artists of our time to bring us the thought-provoking and important new work we love.

Friend

starting at $50

Make a gift of $50 or more with your ticket package to become a part of our community supporters and receive an additional week of early booking.  

Generation PH

starting at $200

Connect with our community of donors age 45 and under, and get to know the next generation of important writers and artists through special events and gatherings. Learn More →

Patrons

starting at $900

Join this group of devoted theater-lovers who receive exclusive ticketing benefits and invitations to events that offer insider views on how we develop and produce new work. Learn More →

Artistic Director’s Circle

starting at $10,000

Become part of our dedicated collective of individual donors who have committed to gifts of $10,000 or more each year for a three-year period. Learn More →

Institutional Support

Donations from foundations, corporations and government agencies provide essential support for Playwrights Horizons' activities. Institutional supporters of Playwrights Horizons receive many benefits, such as complimentary tickets, discounts for employees, and public recognition. Learn More →

Charitable Bequests

A charitable bequest made through your will or retirement account is one of the simplest ways that you can make a significant contribution to help us to maintain and improve our important programs for writers, artists, students, audiences, and the larger theatrical community. Learn More →

Matching Gifts and Additional Ways to Give

Increase the impact of your gift.  Use our portal to check if your employer offers a matching gift program.  Double or triple your donation with a matching gift. You can support Playwrights while you shop, or with in-kind donations. Learn More →

Maximize Your Giving Impact!

On May 4th of 2021, we were joined by Tom Moore, Briel Steinberg, and Joanne Smith as they moderated an event for our community of donors. Together they explored the different ways we can give and the impact donations have on the nonprofit sector. Tune in as they guide us through what you can do to support us and other organizations like us during this time and beyond.