Support Us
Help keep Shakespeare free, fun, and for everyone.
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Since 2013, Valley Shakespeare Festival has brought professional performances, school tours, and community programs to thousands across Connecticut—always free to attend. But free isn’t free to produce. That’s where you come in.
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Whether you give, volunteer, or become a sponsor, you’re helping us lift the curtain year after year.
Donate
Keep the magic alive. One gift, infinite impact.
Your donation brings Shakespeare to life in parks, classrooms, and unexpected places all over Connecticut. Every dollar supports actor salaries, costumes, sets, transportation, educational materials, and more.
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$25 covers script printing for a school tour
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$100 outfits an actor in costume
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$500 brings a full performance to a local school
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$10,000 sponsors a night of Shakespeare under the stars
Volunteer
Be part of the show—without memorizing any lines.
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We rely on a loyal crew of volunteers to keep things running smoothly. Whether you’ve got an hour or a season, we’d love your help.
Ways to pitch in:
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Greet guests at performances
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Hang up posters and flyers
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Join our fundraising or event committees
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Spread the word on social media
Sponsorship
Great brands deserve great stories. Let’s partner up.
Join a growing list of businesses and organizations that make Valley Shakespeare Festival possible. Sponsorship connects your brand with a loyal, local audience—while supporting arts education, community programming, and free cultural access for all.
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We offer:
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Mainstage sponsorship packages (branding, VIP seating, shoutouts)
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School tour sponsorships (put your name on the road!)
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Custom partnerships tailored to your goals
The Great Give
Three days. One incredible show of support.
Every spring, we take part in The Great Give, a 36-hour online giving event hosted by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. It’s our biggest fundraising moment of the year—and the reason our shows stay free for all.
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Get involved:
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Mark your calendar
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Join our team of peer-to-peer fundraisers
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Offer a matching gift challenge
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Share our campaign with your network
Valley Shakespeare Festival is a registered non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Valley Shakespeare Festival are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Thank You for supporting non-profit theater in the Lower Naugatuck Valley region! As a 501(c)3 organization our theater belongs to you!
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Donate safely through our donation page on Givebutter by clicking donate here below, or checks can be sent and made payable to :
Valley Shakespeare Festival
415 Howe Ave, Suite 116
Shelton, CT 06484​
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