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Make a Gift to First Stage

First Stage strives to create more than great actors — we create strong, empathetic, confident, and collaborative future leaders. By teaching life skills through stage skills, First Stage encourages students to discover and grow their capabilities, both on stage and off.

Thank you for considering a tax-deductible gift to continue inspiring young minds, and fostering intelligent, engaged, and confident future leaders.

Make a Gift Today

THANKS TO OUR FIRST STAGE COMMUNITY

We are so excited to announce that we DOUBLED our campaign goal, raising more than $100,000! With the incredible match challenge provided by Jeff Frank, Sarah Hunt-Frank and the Board of Directors, more than $150,000 will allow First Stage to continue transforming lives through theater for years to come.

While we celebrate this incredible achievement, there is still crucial work to do. The matching challenge has expired, but we welcome you to make an equally meaningful donation using the link below.

Make your donation

First Stage thanks you for your generosity with the following benefits, cumulative as giving increases

  • $1: Acknowledgment on website
  • $50+: Acknowledgment on website and playbills.
  • $100+: Recognition in Todd Wehr lobby. Invitation to preview receptions.
  • $250+: Additional acknowledgments.
  • $500+: Additional unlisted perks based on organizational discretion.
  • $1,000+: Potential for elevated recognition on promotional material.
  • $2,500+: Enhanced engagement and VIP invitations.
  • $5,000+: Comprehensive recognition across all channels, with exclusive event invitations
For questions regarding donations, please contact Elizabeth Anderson, Associate Director of Advancement & Alumni Engagement, at (414) 267-2935

First Stage's Charitable Organization Certificate can be found here.