I support GLTF by buying tickets, why should I also donate?
Only 50% of GLTF’s total budget comes from ticket sales – individuals, corporations, foundations and state government support make up the remaining amount. It is only through the support of donors that GLTF can continue to bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs.

Why doesn’t GLTF just cover costs with ticket sales?
Without donations, the average GLTF ticket would cost nearly $75 and force many patrons to abandon going to the theater. Other outreach and educational programs such as the School Residency Program, which allows 20,000 kids to make connections between classic theater and their own experiences, would have to be cut back or even eliminated.

What exactly will my gift be used for?
Your gift to GLTF will be used for a variety of purposes that will allow us to bring quality presentations of classic theater to our community.

A Gift of $50 Sends ten underserved children to their first live theater experience – a GLTF Matinee! A Gift of $100 Purchase the thread needed at GLTF’s Costume Shop for one entire production. A Gift of $250 Pays for lighting center stage for one performance. A Gift of $500 Defers the theater’s mailing costs for two weeks. A Gift of $1,000 Covers travel expenses for actors and artisans from all over the country to work in Cleveland for one GLTF production. A Gift of $1,300 Paints the set! Gallons of paint are used for each production.

A Gift of $1,800 Sponsors one week of GLTF’s unique School Residency Program, in which actor-teachers work with a classroom of students to explore classic literature in ways that help students connect the literature to their won experiences. A Gift of $2,000 Loads the scenery, props and costumes into the Ohio Theatre for the run of one production. A Gift of $3,000 Covers the cost of the rehearsal hall for one entire production. A Gift of $4,200 Generates props for one production. Be an honorary Prop-Master – help cover the cost of creating these theater originals. A Gift of $5,000 Creates the set! GLTF’s Scene Shop creates a set "from scratch" for each production for the stage of the Ohio Theatre.

Why should my business donate?
GLTF stimulates more than $4 million worth of economic activity in Northern Ohio each season. Patrons and visitors attending the shows help the local economy by boosting business in hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and more. Help support GLTF by becoming a Corporate Member today!

Is my donation tax-deductible?
Certainly. GLTF has been classified as a 501(c) (3) organization with not-for-profit status. You will receive an acknowledgement letter that can serve as your receipt and be used for tax purposes once GLTF has processed your gift.

How do I make a gift?
	Cash or Check – Make payable to Great Lakes Theater Festival
	Credit Card
	Insurance
	Stock and Securities
	Annuities

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If you have any additional questions concerning giving, please contact Heather Sherwin, Director of Development, at (216) 241-5490 ext 325.