1st Fund

The magic of theatre doesn't just happen. Your contribution to 1st Fund (our Annual Fund) will help us to bring the best theatre to you. This fund provides for such things as costumes, sets, royalty fees, playbills, advertising, and more. These costs can be staggering; it costs $96,000 to produce an entire season and approximately $18,000 to produce each show. We need your help.

Click Here to download a 1st Fund mail-in donation form (pdf); or contribute now online:

Matching Gift Programs

Please check if your employer participates in a Matching Gift Program. Many companies and businesses will match or even triple your cash contribution to non-profits. If your company does participate, please request a Matching Form from your HR department, complete it and send to:

1st Stage Theatre
P.O. Box 9384
McLean, VA 22102-0384

For as little as $20, you can fund a square foot of our theatre (that covers our rent, insurance, taxes, and landlord fees for one year) and lay claim to this place and the art that is produced here. Multiply $20 x 6,750 square feet (our total space) and you’ll see how much it costs to keep this place running. Buy a square foot, a square yard or even more! Every dollar counts.

Click Here to download a Theatre by the Square Foot mail-in donation form (pdf); or contribute now online:

Please donate your time and expertise.  Volunteers are needed and welcomed. We seek everyone who wants to help—business people, fund raisers, social networking experts, marketers, ushers, graphic designers, lawyers and more. If you have time to offer, a warm smile, and a love of theater, we need you! Click Here download our Volunteer Interest and Talent Survey mail in form (pdf).