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PLAYWRIGHTS' CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

   

Why consider a gift to the Playwrights' Circle? Because you care about great theatre, superb training for actors and directors, educational programs to engage students, and Meighen Forum events that enhance your Festival visits. We believe in the power of live theatre to change lives. You do too. Join us in the Playwrights' Circle and share your passion for all that the Stratford Festival has to offer. 

Over the last 7 decades, our ability to touch the hearts of generations of theatre lovers - even to transform their lives - depends on the outstanding talent and skills of our artists and artisans. But it also depends on people like you, who have felt the exhilarating power of our work and who want others to discover and appreciate it too. 
Every gift makes a difference.


 

"The wide range of performances and Member events provided by the Stratford Festival are truly extraordinary and they bring me so much joy. I am very pleased to do what I can to support this wonderful theatre organization."   

Patricia Peloso
PWC Diamond Stage Member, Orillia, ON

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

$1,500 TO $2,999 USD/Annually

NOTE: Membership benefits and events are subject to change. 2025 ticket discount dates and contribution amounts are also subject to change.

Complimentary and discounted tickets are not available for seats in the Globe Ring or Founders' Row. Discounted dates are preselected and non-negotiable. 

If you choose to receive tangible benefits (marked * on the list below), a tax receipt will be issued for the maximum allowable by law. 

PREFERRED ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Receive personalized concierge service provided by Playwrights' Circle staff. Let us help you plan and enhance your Festival experience.
  • Enjoy access to the Playwrights' Circle Members' Lounge, Festival Theatre and the Spriet Members' Lounge, Tom Patterson Theatre, half an hour before performances and during the interval. Complimentary drinks (interval only) and private washroom.*  
  • Receive exclusive Playwrights' Circle Newsletter via email throughout the season.

SPECIAL TICKET ACCESS AND MEMBER TICKET DISCOUNTS

  • Be among the first to book your tickets, giving you access to Member discounts and great seats with priority status on the waitlist for sold-out performances, including Meighen Forum events.
  • Receive a discount coupon to use at the Theatre Store. (NEW for 2025)* 
  • Enjoy priority access to the Members Musical Offer. Purchase up to four tickets for selected performances at 40% off.
  • Enjoy priority access to a 50% saving on the purchase of two tickets to selected Shakespeare performances.
  • Enjoy priority access to one Bring-a-Friend (free) ticket to a pre-selected performance.
  • Gain access to exclusive Member seats held for PWC Members until 72 hours before each performance. (Subject to availability; limited exclusions apply.)

 

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Attend a series of Playwrights' Circle events throughout the season including Friday Coffee Chats, Insights and post-show receptions to meet actors, directors, designers, artisans, senior staff and academics. Travel with fellow PWC Members on theatre excursions.
  • Receive a complimentary set changeover and a complimentary Costume & Props Warehouse tour (for two). (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)*
  • Receive grateful recognition of your gift in our House Programs and on the Stratford Festival website.



BECOME A MEMBER

NOTE: Membership benefits and events are subject to change. 2025 ticket discount dates and contribution amounts are also subject to change.

Complimentary and discounted tickets are not available for seats in the Globe Ring or Founders' Row. Discounted dates are preselected and non-negotiable. 

$3000 TO $5,999 USD/Annually

 

PREFERRED ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Receive personalized concierge service provided by Playwrights' Circle staff. Let us help you plan and enhance your Festival experience.
  • Enjoy access to the Playwrights' Circle Members' Lounge, Festival Theatre and the Spriet Members' Lounge, Tom Patterson Theatre, half an hour before performances and during the interval. Complimentary drinks (interval only) and private washroom.*  
  • Receive exclusive Playwrights' Circle Newsletter via email throughout the season.
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking in the lower parking lot at Queen Street and Lakeside Drive. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 

SPECIAL TICKET ACCESS AND MEMBER TICKET DISCOUNTS

  • Be among the first to book your tickets, giving you access to Member discounts and great seats with priority status on the waitlist for sold-out performances, including Meighen Forum events.
  • Receive a discount coupon to use at the Theatre Store. (NEW for 2025)* 
  • Enjoy priority access to the Members Musical Offer. Purchase up to four tickets for selected performances at 40% off.
  • Enjoy priority access to a 50% saving on the purchase of two tickets to selected Shakespeare performances.
  • Enjoy priority access to one Bring-a-Friend (free) ticket to a pre-selected performance. 
  • Gain access to exclusive Member seats held for PWC Members until 72 hours before each performance. (Subject to availability; limited exclusions apply.)


EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Attend a series of Playwrights' Circle events throughout the season including Friday Coffee Chats, Insights and post-show receptions to meet actors, directors, designers, artisans, senior staff and academics. Travel with fellow PWC Members on theatre excursions.
  • Receive a complimentary set changeover and a complimentary Costume & Props Warehouse tour (for two). (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* 
  • Receive grateful recognition of your gift in our House Programs and on the Stratford Festival website.
  • Join fellow Members (Gold Stage & above) at dinners and receptions (purchased events) with members of the artistic company prior to selected opening-night performances. 
  • Enjoy the opportunity to watch a private set changeover at the Festival or Avon theatre, or experience a private tour. (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* Please contact Sharon Butler, PWC Director at 1.800.561.1233, ext. 5635 or sbutler@stratfordfestival.ca.

 

BECOME A MEMBER

NOTE: Membership benefits and events are subject to change. 2025 ticket discount dates and contribution amounts are also subject to change.

Complimentary and discounted tickets are not available for seats in the Globe Ring or Founders' Row. Discounted dates are preselected and non-negotiable. 

$6,000 TO $12,499 USD/Annually

PREFERRED ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Receive personalized concierge service provided by Playwrights' Circle staff. Let us help you plan and enhance your Festival experience.
  • Enjoy access to the Playwrights' Circle Members' Lounge, Festival Theatre and the Spriet Members' Lounge, Tom Patterson Theatre, half an hour before performances and during the interval. Complimentary drinks (interval only) and private washroom.*  
  • Receive exclusive Playwrights' Circle Newsletter via email throughout the season.
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking in the lower parking lot at Queen Street and Lakeside Drive. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 

SPECIAL TICKET ACCESS AND MEMBER TICKET DISCOUNTS 

  • Be among the first to book your tickets, giving you access to Member discounts and great seats with priority status on the waitlist for sold-out performances, including Meighen Forum events.
  • Receive a discount coupon to use at the Theatre Store. (NEW for 2025)* 
  • Enjoy priority access to the Members Musical Offer. Purchase up to four tickets for selected performances at 40% off.
  • Enjoy priority access to a 50% saving on the purchase of two tickets to selected Shakespeare performances.
  • Enjoy priority access to one Bring-a-Friend (free) ticket to a pre-selected performance.
  • Gain access to exclusive Member seats held for PWC Members until 72 hours before each performance. (Subject to availability; limited exclusions apply.)
  • Enjoy direct phone access to the Special Orders department for all ticket purchases. (During regular business hours.)
  • Guaranteed preferred seating for all openings, including the gala season opening night. (Limited exclusions apply.)

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Attend a series of Playwrights' Circle events throughout the season including Friday Coffee Chats, Insights and post-show receptions to meet actors, directors, designers, artisans, senior staff and academics. Travel with fellow PWC Members on theatre excursions.
  • Receive a complimentary set changeover and a complimentary Costume & Props Warehouse tour (for two). (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* 
  • Receive grateful recognition of your gift in our House Programs and on the Stratford Festival website.
  • Join fellow Members (Gold Stage & above) at dinners and receptions (purchased events) with members of the artistic company prior to selected opening-night performances. 
  • Enjoy the opportunity to watch a private set changeover at the Festival or Avon theatre, or experience a private tour. (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* Please contact Sharon Butler, PWC Director at 1.800.561.1233, ext. 5635 or sbutler@stratfordfestival.ca.
  • Receive an invitation to attend a final dress rehearsal.




BECOME A MEMBER

NOTE: Membership benefits and events are subject to change. 2025 ticket discount dates and contribution amounts are also subject to change.

Complimentary and discounted tickets are not available for seats in the Globe Ring or Founders' Row. Discounted dates are preselected and non-negotiable. 

$12,500 TO $19,999 USD/Annually

PREFERRED ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Receive personalized concierge service provided by Playwrights' Circle staff. Let us help you plan and enhance your Festival experience.
  • Enjoy access to the Playwrights' Circle Members' Lounge, Festival Theatre and the Spriet Members' Lounge, Tom Patterson Theatre, half an hour before performances and during the interval. Complimentary drinks (interval only) and private washroom.*  
  • Receive exclusive Playwrights' Circle Newsletter via email throughout the season.
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking in the lower parking lot at Queen Street and Lakeside Drive. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking in the upper parking lot for performances at the Festival Theatre, excluding opening night. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 

SPECIAL TICKET ACCESS AND MEMBER TICKET DISCOUNTS

  • Be among the first to book your tickets, giving you access to Member discounts and great seats with priority status on the waitlist for sold-out performances, including Meighen Forum events.
  • Receive a discount coupon to use at the Theatre Store. (NEW for 2025)* 
  • Enjoy priority access to the Members Musical Offer. Purchase up to four tickets for selected performances at 40% off.
  • Enjoy priority access to a 50% saving on the purchase of two tickets to selected Shakespeare performances.
  • Enjoy priority access to one Bring-a-Friend (free) ticket to a pre-selected performance. 
  • Gain access to exclusive Member seats held for PWC Members until 72 hours before each performance. (Subject to availability; limited exclusions apply.)
  • Enjoy direct phone access to the Special Orders department for all ticket purchases. (During regular business hours.)
  • Guaranteed preferred seating for all openings, including the gala season opening night. (Limited exclusions apply.)
    Schedule a personalized appointment with our Special Orders department, at your convenience, to purchase your tickets during the Member priority booking period.

 
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Attend a series of Playwrights' Circle events throughout the season including Friday Coffee Chats, Insights and post-show receptions to meet actors, directors, designers, artisans, senior staff and academics. Travel with fellow PWC Members on theatre excursions.
  • Receive a complimentary set changeover and a complimentary Costume & Props Warehouse tour (for two). (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* 
  • Receive grateful recognition of your gift in our House Programs and on the Stratford Festival website.
  • Join fellow Members (Gold Stage & above) at dinners and receptions (purchased events) with members of the artistic company prior to selected opening-night performances. 
  • Enjoy the opportunity to watch a private set changeover at the Festival or Avon theatre, or experience a private tour. (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* Please contact Sharon Butler, PWC Director at 1.800.561.1233, ext. 5635 or sbutler@stratfordfestival.ca.
  • Receive an invitation to attend a final dress rehearsal.

 

 

 

BECOME A MEMBER

Sapphire Stage $22,000 TO $24,999 / $20,000 TO $24,999 USD
Ruby Stage $25,000 TO $49,999
Platinum Stage $50,000 TO $99,999

NOTE: Membership benefits and events are subject to change. 2025 ticket discount dates and contribution amounts are also subject to change.

Complimentary and discounted tickets are not available for seats in the Globe Ring, Founders' Row or Spotlight. Discounted dates are preselected and non-negotiable. 

If you choose to receive tangible benefits (marked * on the list below), a tax receipt will be issued for the maximum allowable by law. 

PREFERRED ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Receive personalized concierge service provided by Playwrights' Circle staff. Let us help you plan and enhance your Festival experience.
  • Enjoy access to the Playwrights' Circle Members' Lounge, Festival Theatre and the Spriet Members' Lounge, Tom Patterson Theatre, half an hour before performances and during the interval. Complimentary drinks (interval only) and private washroom.*  
  • Receive exclusive Playwrights' Circle Newsletter via email throughout the season.
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking in the lower parking lot at Queen Street and Lakeside Drive. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking in the upper parking lot for performances at the Festival Theatre, excluding opening night. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 
  • Receive complimentary reserved parking at the Tom Patterson Theatre. (Limited use per production per membership period.)* 

SPECIAL TICKET ACCESS AND MEMBER TICKET DISCOUNTS

  • Be among the first to book your tickets, giving you access to Member discounts and great seats with priority status on the waitlist for sold-out performances, including Meighen Forum events.
  • Receive a discount coupon to use at the Theatre Store. (NEW for 2025)* 
  • Enjoy priority access to the Members Musical Offer. Purchase up to four tickets for selected performances at 40% off.
  • Enjoy priority access to a 50% saving on the purchase of two tickets to selected Shakespeare performances.
  • Enjoy priority access to one Bring-a-Friend (free) ticket to a pre-selected performance. 
  • Gain access to exclusive Member seats held for PWC Members until 72 hours before each performance. (Subject to availability; limited exclusions apply.)
  • Enjoy direct phone access to the Special Orders department for all ticket purchases. (During regular business hours.)
  • Guaranteed preferred seating for all openings, including the gala season opening night. (Limited exclusions apply.)
    Schedule a personalized appointment with our Special Orders department, at your convenience, to purchase your tickets during the Member priority booking period.


EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Attend a series of Playwrights' Circle events throughout the season including Friday Coffee Chats, Insights and post-show receptions to meet actors, directors, designers, artisans, senior staff and academics. Travel with fellow PWC Members on theatre excursions.
  • Receive a complimentary set changeover and a complimentary Costume & Props Warehouse tour (for two). (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* 
  • Receive grateful recognition of your gift in our House Programs and on the Stratford Festival website.
  • Join fellow Members (Gold Stage & above) at dinners and receptions (purchased events) with members of the artistic company prior to selected opening-night performances. 
  • Enjoy the opportunity to watch a private set changeover at the Festival or Avon theatre, or experience a private tour. (Advance reservations required and limited exclusions apply.)* Please contact Sharon Butler, PWC Director at 1.800.561.1233, ext. 5635 or sbutler@stratfordfestival.ca.
  • Receive an invitation to attend a final dress rehearsal.
  • Receive personalized invitations to exclusive events.

 

Artistic Director's Circle $100,000 +
Receive all the incredible benefits of being a dedicated Playwrights' Circle Member plus enjoy one-of-a-kind opportunities designed just for you. Please email our Director, Playwrights' Circle, Sharon Butler, or contact Sharon directly at 1.800.561.1233, ext. 5635, to create a plan that focuses on your interests and the Festival's success.

BECOME A MEMBER