To Give or not to Give…

As a member of the Shakespeare Dallas Board of Directors, I encourage you to join me in supporting this fantastic organization by making a gift for North Texas Giving Day 2025. Shakespeare Dallas provides fun indoor and outdoor theatre, integrated school programs and cultural enrichment for people of all ages and backgrounds for the Dallas community and beyond. Most importantly, Shakespeare Dallas is committed to ensuring that these performances are low cost, high quality, and accessible and welcoming to everyone.  

When you give today, Shakespeare Dallas qualifies for extra matching funds. 

• Your $20 gift ensures that “all the world’s a stage” by providing one free ticket for a culturally-underserved North Texan to enjoy Shakespeare in the Park beneath the stars.
• Your $50 gift answers the call “O, for a muse of fire!” by supplying a classroom with study guides that ignite curiosity and prepare students to dive into Shakespeare before seeing the play live.
• Your $75 gift helps young audiences discover that “the play’s the thing” by supporting student talkbacks, where they ask bold questions and connect directly with the actors.
• Your $100 gift reminds us that “a merrier hour was never wasted there” by offsetting the cost of discounted admission for a family to experience the joy of live theatre together.
• Your $250 gift makes true that “we are such stuff as dreams are made on” by helping purchase essential set, prop, and costume materials that transform the stage into a world of imagination.
• Your $500 gift brings to life the command “give me music” by underwriting sound and lighting equipment that make open-air performances possible for thousands of North Texans each season.

Fun Facts about Shakespeare Dallas

• More than 50% of tickets are given away for free, ensuring everyone can enjoy theatre under the stars.
• 65% of Shakespeare Dallas patrons identify as low or moderate income.
• Named a Top 100 Workplace in DFW by The Dallas Morning News in 2024.
• Audience members came from every zip code in Dallas County in 2024 
• Served over 12,000 students through education programs in 2024, with 90% from low to moderate income homes.

Pack a picnic and join us for The Taming of the Shrew running now through September 19 - October 19. It’s a great time for outdoor theater, and the cast and crew have been working hard to bring you a fantastic performance. Visit shakespearedallas.org or contact me to learn more and get your tickets. I hope to see you there!

Thank you for your gift. Every drop in the Bard Bucket helps. Your support will allow us to provide programming for the remainder of the year and an exciting 2026 season.