"What PlayPenn is doing directly strengthens the lifeblood of the American Theatre."
-J.T. Rodgers, Playwright


Writers Are Our Future
Help ensure our free programs continue to champion diverse voices, bold new work, and equitable opportunities for all. Whether it’s $20, $50, $150, $500, $5,000, or more, every gift makes a difference.
If you're in a position to give more, we invite to become a PlayPenn Advocate, Visionary, or Luminary with a gift of $1,000 or more and receive special recognition and benefits.
Friends of PlayPenn ($20+) – Join our growing circle of small donors and make a lasting impact on American theatre, without straining your wallet. Ideal for annual, bi-annual, or monthly gifts.
Advocate ($1,000+) – Champions who help us amplify new voices.
Visionary ($5,000+) – Leaders who invest boldly in the future of playmaking.
Luminary ($10,000+) – Extraordinary supporters whose generosity lights the way for PlayPenn’s future.

$20 makes you a Friend of PlayPenn!
$50 pays for transportation for an artist!
$100 pays for per diem for out-of-town artists!
$200 pays for an Equity actor’s health and pension!
$300 provides a class scholarship to a student!
$400 pays an Equity actor or stage manager’s salary!
$600 helps support a professional dramaturg’s fee!
$800 helps support a professional director’s fee!
$900 helps support professional playwright’s fee!
$1,000 makes you a PlayPenn Advocate!
$1,500 pays housing for 2 out-of-town artists!
$2,500 pays for our Cohort guest speakers!
$5,000 makes you a PlayPenn Visionary!
$10,000 makes you a PlayPenn Luminary!
$20,000 helps support for The Foundry!

Become a Friend of PlayPenn
Become a
Friend of PlayPenn
Advocate, Visionary, Luminary Giving
Advocate, Visionary,
Luminary Giving
matching & Advised funds
matching &
Advised funds
donate by phone
Call LaShawna Bean at 215.242.2813 x 402
