LET’S MEET THE MOMENT TOGETHER
Support Shotgun Players Artist Campaign
Help us reach our goal of $165,000 to support our 2026 Artists!
Thank you for being part of our community! We have an ambitious season ahead with 150 local artists who are eager to create theater that will inspire us all. But we can’t do it without you! Every single donation makes it all possible.
Checks can be made payable to Shotgun Players at:
Shotgun Players
1901 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
To donate over the phone, call Joanie McBrien, Director of Development at 510.841.6500 ext. 301
Donations to Shotgun Players are fully tax deductible. Our nonprofit tax ID number is 94-3265879
Message from Patrick Dooley, Artistic Director
We live in chaotic times. The daily barrage of disturbing news fills every media platform, anesthetizing us with its noise. The antidote is ART – big, beautiful art with bold aesthetics. Art that takes up space without apology. In this time when everything feels overwhelming, we need art to interrupt the chaos.
So how does that happen? By hiring ambitious playwrights, directors, designers, and actors motivated to make THEATER that meets the moment. It means opening the doors to our theater and studios so you, our supporters and friends, can connect with these artists and each other through engaging classes, seminars, and group activities.
Our 2026 Plans Include:
150 local artists
144 Performances (not including possible extensions!)
55 Post Show Conversations
12 Shotgun Spotlight Events
5 Let’s Break It Down Events
Plus Our World of the Play Series
and YOU!!!
Donations Make It All Possible
DONOR BENEFITS
CONSPIRATORS · $75
We proudly list your name in our printed programs for our Mainstage season in 2025.
INSTIGATORS · $150
All of the above plus…An invitation to our First Taste events —the first rehearsal of each production—with drinks and refreshments to whet your appetite.
PROVOCATEURS · $300
All of the above plus… a personal backstage tour. See how we make the magic happen!
MAVERICKS · $600
All of the above plus…an electronic copy of each script for our 2025 Season.
THE FEARLESS · $1,500
All of the above plus…an exclusive invitation to our annual Season Announcement Brunch.
DYNAMOS · $2,500
All of the above plus…An invitation to attend the dress rehearsal for one of our 2025 productions.
inspired to make a bigger impact?
Why not consider joining us as a production sponsor or season sponsor? We have sponsorships ranging from $4,000 to $35,000. Please contact Joanie McBrien, Director of Development for more information.