Support Accessible Shakespeare for All
Your gift brings live theatre, arts education, and community experiences to thousands across Middle Tennessee.
Make a Gift Today
Your generosity supports programs across our community:
$50 supports essential supplies that keep our education programs hands-on, lively, and accessible.
$100 brings an interactive Shakespeare workshop to an entire classroom.
$250 expands our reach into rural and underserved communities that otherwise lack performing arts programming.
$500 helps employ Nashville-based artists, technicians, and creatives throughout the season.
$1,000 underwrites the cost of bringing the Shakespeare Education Experience Tour to a Title I school.
$5,000 helps sustain our pay-what-you-will community performances, keeping Shakespeare in the Park accessible to all, year after year.
Ways to Give
You can support the Festival using whichever method is most convenient:
Online
By Mail
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival
161 Rains Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Please make checks payable to The Nashville Shakespeare Festival.
By Phone
(615) 255 - BARD (2273), ext. 4
Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and contributions are tax-deductible.
Support Tiers & Benefits
MECHANICALS
$50-$99
Name listed in the digital playbill and on the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
NSF sticker
PLAYERS
$100-$249
Name listed in the digital playbill and on the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
Early access to Shakespeare in the Park reserved seating tickets
Invitation to exclusive donor events and rehearsal viewings
Voucher for an NSF mug
PLAYWRIGHTS
$250-$499
Name listed in the digital playbill and the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
Early access to Shakespeare in the Park reserved seating tickets
Invitation to exclusive donor events and rehearsal viewings
Voucher for an NSF T-shirt
10% ticket discount for Royal Packages and select indoor performances
PATRONS
$500-$999
Name listed in the digital playbill and on the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
Early access to Shakespeare in the Park reserved seating tickets
Invitation to exclusive donor events and rehearsal viewings
Voucher for a NSF T-shirt AND a NSF mug
20% ticket discount for Royal Packages and select indoor performances
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE
$1,000-$2,499
Name listed in the digital playbill and on the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
Early access to Shakespeare in the Park reserved seating tickets
Invitation to exclusive donor events and rehearsal viewings
Voucher for a NSF T-shirt AND a NSF mug
Two (2) complimentary Royal Packages
Annual coffee with NSF leadership
Highlighted recognition in the annual report
25% ticket discount for additional Royal Packages and for select indoor performances
BARD’S CIRCLE
$2,500-$4,999
Name listed in the digital playbill and on the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
Early access to Shakespeare in the Park reserved seating tickets
Invitation to exclusive donor events and rehearsal viewings
Voucher for a NSF T-shirt AND a NSF mug
Four (4) complimentary Royal Packages
Annual coffee with NSF leadership
Highlighted recognition in the annual report
25% ticket discount for additional Royal Packages and for select indoor performances
VISIONARIES’ CIRCLE
$5,000+
Name listed in the digital playbill and on the website
Quarterly behind-the-scenes donor email newsletter
Early access to Shakespeare in the Park reserved seating tickets
Invitation to exclusive donor events and rehearsal viewings
Voucher for a NSF T-shirt AND a NSF mug AND a NSF hoodie
Recognition as a High Impact Donor during Shakespeare in the Park and indoor productions
Four (4) complimentary Royal Packages
Annual coffee with NSF leadership
Highlighted recognition in the annual report
25% ticket discount for additional Royal Packages and for indoor performances
Interested in Monthly Giving?
Monthly donors, known as The Northern Stars, provide steady, reliable support that helps the Festival plan confidently and sustain our programs year-round. Their ongoing generosity strengthens everything we do.
Northern Stars also receive special benefits, including early access to announcements, an annual Shakespeareversary card, and (for $25/month and above) an exclusive tote bag.
Our Annual Report: Stewardship and Impact
This past year was filled with bold performances, meaningful partnerships, and thousands of shared moments under the sky and in the classroom. Our 2024–2025 Annual Report reflects the work of Nashville Shakespeare Festival from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 and the community that made it all possible. Inside, you’ll find highlights from our stages and education programs, along with a snapshot of the artists, students, and audiences who shaped the season.
Thank you for supporting accessible arts experiences across Middle Tennessee. Your gift keeps Shakespeare thriving for everyone.