Underwriting Opportunities
2026–2027 Season Underwriting Opportunities
A chance to put your name on the moments that make the magic.
Some supporters choose to pair a Patron Circle membership with a specific underwriting opportunity. This is a meaningful way to support the work while directly helping bring a special part of our season to life.
Bard Crawl | September 2026
A night of revelry and Shakespeare on the move through Tallahassee.
Official Trolley Sponsor — $2,000
Keep Shakespeare and our guests moving through Tallahassee during one of SSC's most spirited annual events. The sponsor receives prominent recognition connected with the official Bard Crawl trolley.
Scene Stop Sponsor — $1,000 per stop
Choose the Bard Crawl moment that best matches your company's personality:
- Raise the Curtain at The Monroe: Be the first name guests encounter as the evening begins with an opening welcome, performance, and celebratory toast.
- Wine & Wit at Hummingbird: Pair Shakespearean wordplay with thoughtfully selected pours in an intimate and convivial setting.
- Bold Spirits at Battle Pony: Put your name on a spirited stop where lively Shakespeare and a playful cocktail-bar atmosphere come together.
- The Final Bow at The Monroe: Bring the evening home with the final performance, closing toast, and celebratory finish.
Each Scene Stop Sponsor receives naming recognition for their selected stop, inclusion on the Bard Crawl itinerary and event signage, recognition on SSC's website and social media, and a live acknowledgment during the event.
Romeo & Juliet Touring Production | November 2026
A professional five-actor, 55-minute production brought directly into schools throughout the region.
Touring Access Sponsor — $5,000
Help take Romeo & Juliet beyond Leon County by supporting transportation, artist travel, and the costs of reaching students in neighboring and rural communities.
Title I School Access Sponsor — $3,000
Bring the production and its curriculum-connected educational engagement to students who might not otherwise have access to professional live theatre.
The Bards Student Theatre Company | 2026–2027
Training and showcasing the next generation of theatre artists while building confidence, creativity, collaboration, and the courage to be seen.
Presenting Sponsor of The Bards — $10,000
Support a full year of professional training, visiting artists, rehearsals, student showcases, and performance opportunities for SSC's next generation of theatre artists.
Student Sponsor — $750 per student
Provide one young artist with full participation in The Bards—including professional training, workshops, rehearsals, performance opportunities, and an official company shirt.
SHAKESPEARE MAN AND SONNET MAN RESIDENCIES | 2026–2027
Interactive, curriculum-connected workshops that bring Shakespeare's language, characters, history, and original pronunciation to life in classrooms and communities.
Full School Day Sponsor — $1,500
Provide students at one school with a full day of interactive Sonnet Man or Shakespeare workshops
Individual Workshop Sponsor — $300
Bring one curriculum-connected Sonnet Man or Shakespeare Man workshop directly into a classroom.
Free Shakespeare in the Park
The Merry Wives of Windsor | February 2027
A free, large-scale theatrical production welcoming thousands of people to Cascades Park.
Access for All Sponsor — $5,000
Help make Free Shakespeare in the Park genuinely accessible by supporting ASL interpretation, Touch Tours, and other accommodations for patrons with disabilities.
Kids' Kingdom Sponsor — $2,500
Support the Festival's dedicated family area, where young people can explore Shakespeare through interactive activities, creative play, and family-friendly entertainment.
Shakespeare Night Live | May 2027
An energetic, irreverent evening of Shakespeare-inspired comedy, music, and live performance.
Presenting Sponsor — $5,000
Receive top billing for the event: "Shakespeare Night Live presented by..." along with prominent recognition throughout event promotion and at the performance.
Celebrity Guest Sponsor — $5,000
Help underwrite the appearance of Shakespeare Night Live's featured celebrity guest, with prominent recognition connected to the artist's participation.
All underwriting sponsors receive recognition across SSC's website, event materials, and social media, with additional benefits tailored to the scope and visibility of each opportunity.
The Southern Shakespeare Company, Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a charity to solicit and collect contributions within the sate. Our registration number is CH42017. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the sate (800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.