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Individual Donations

We cannot do this without your help.

Your generosity helps to brings our community together for vibrant theatre and learning experiences. Your tax-deductible gift to Delaware Shakespeare allows people from all walks of life to celebrate and explore their shared humanity through the lens of Shakespearean works.

Donations via check are always welcome. You can also make a credit card donation to Del Shakes in three ways:

Make a One-Time Online Donation
Make a Recurring Online Donation
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Donation Levels

We invite you to choose from our five donation levels:

  • $5,000+ Prospero’s Circle
  • $1,000+ Prospero’s Circle
  • $500+
  • $250+
  • $100+

Prospero’s Circle is comprised of individuals who support Delaware Shakespeare with gifts of $1,000 or more. The Circle is named after one of Shakespeare’s most famous characters, the magician on his magical island in The Tempest. At one point, Prospero draws a circle and steps into it to create some of his greatest magic. Supporters at this level can step into Prospero’s Circle and allow Delaware Shakespeare to create even greater magic.


$5,000+ Prospero’s Circle

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  • Listing as Honorary Producer for either Summer Festival or Community Tour production, with recognition on production publicity
  • Open access to all rehearsals for the production of supporter’s choosing
  • Opportunity to host cocktail party with Producing Artistic Director as speaking guest or complimentary Shakespeare workshop offered to the school of your choice
  • All lower level benefits

$1,000+ Prospero’s Circle

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  • Invitations to private closing night parties and cast BBQ event
  • Complimentary upgrade to “Saved Seats” at Summer Festival
  • One-week early priority ticket sales access to Community Tour public performances (with limited seating, these performances are sure to sell out quickly)
  • All benefits of lower level benefits

$500+

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  • Invitation to first rehearsal for Community Tour production
  • All lower level benefits

$250+

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  • Invitation to first rehearsal for Summer Festival
  • All lower level benefits

$100+

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  • Listing in playbill and on website

Matching Gifts

Many companies and corporations have matching gift programs and will match their employees’ gifts to the Delaware Shakespeare.

Please inquire with your company if this benefit is available, and enclose your matching gift form with your donation. Donations matched are tax-deductible by your company.


Donate by mail

To mail a donation, please write:

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Delaware Shakespeare
4 S. Poplar St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Recent News

2023 Season Announcement

“A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury…” – Macbeth “Thou wouldst have told this tale for virtue…” – Cymbeline In 2023, we pair Shakespeare’s horror story with Shakespeare’s fairy tale. Join us in our 21st season for a full spectrum journey of the good and the bad in the human experience. […]

HIRING: Marketing & Business Associate

Del Shakes seeks an arts or nonprofit associate with strong marketing background/interest to support its year-round programming and help the company continue to grow. Specifically, the Marketing & Business Associate will oversee and implement marketing and public relations tasks, work with a bookkeeper to process all company financial transactions, develop and implement earned income opportunities, […]

Sun 7/24 Performance Time Change – 6pm to 7pm

Due to the current heat advisory, the start time of the Sunday, July 24 performance will be moved from 6pm to 7pm. This will allow the majority of the performance and audience area to be in shade by the beginning of the performance, with the remaining areas soon following. If any patrons currently holding tickets […]

TWELFTH NIGHT Authors Look Forward to Sharing with Audience

Co-writers Liz Filios and Tanaquil Márquez share their excitement and hopes before this weekend’s concert presentation of TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS. Q: You’ve been developing this piece for 2 1/2 years. What gives you excitement about sharing the music with audiences for the first time next weekend? LIZ: It’s hard to believe it’s […]

Singing at Rodney Square – A Short Interview with Daniel L. Melo

Daniel L. Melo, Sebastian in the upcoming TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS in CONCERT event at Rodney Square shares a few thoughts about preparations for the program. DEL SHAKES: We’ve been developing this musical for 2 1/2 years, but this is your first experience with it. What are some of things that you’ve appreciated […]

Sponsors

    • New Castle County

      Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org

    • Delaware Division of the Arts

      Delaware Shakespeare is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on delawarescene.org.

    • Janssen's Market

      Delaware Shakespeare is delighted to have Janssen's Market as our Picnic Sponsor. www.janssensmarket.com

    • Swigg

      Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
      www.swiggwine.com

Summer Festival Location

Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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4 S. Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-468-4890
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