Sixty cents of every dollar raised goes to the artists and people making the work happen.

The other forty keeps the lights on, the rent paid, and the doors open for whoever's next. Each part matters.

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Where your dollar goes

More than sixty percent of our budget is paid directly to artists.

Theatre Project operates on a budget under $250,000. That's lean for any theatre hosting 200+ events a year — and it means every dollar resonates further. More than sixty percent of what we spend goes to salaries and artistic fees: actual money in the pockets of resident companies, guest artists, production staff, and visiting performers from across Baltimore, the U.S., and the world.

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45 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Questions? Call the office at 410.539.3091 or email office@theatreproject.org.

Operating breakdown

Where the budget actually goes.

On a budget under $250,000 a year, every line item matters. Here's the rough split.

60%

Artists

Salaries, artistic fees, residency support. Money directly into the pockets of the people making it all happen.

~30%

Building & production

Rent, utilities, equipment, and maintenance. The infrastructure that lets the work happen.

~10%

Operations & outreach

Marketing, community programs, gallery exhibits, workshops. What makes a venue more than a venue.

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The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund — Baltimore's gold standard for individual artist recognition — supports Theatre Project. Several of our resident artists, including Alex & Olmsted, Vincent E. Thomas, and Nicole Martinell, have Baker portfolios. Other Baker Artists with Theatre Project connections include CJay Phillip, Meshelle The Indie-Mom Of Comedy, Michele Minnick, Ursula Marcum, Juanita Rockwell, Sheila Gaskins, Glenn Ricci, Traci Marie Jiggetts, Susan Stroupe, Naoko Maeshiba, Tavia La Follette, Robert Hitz, The Encounter, Michael Harris, Tara Cariasco, Todd Marcus, David London, Laure Drogoul, Kristin Putchinski (formerly ellen cherry), Valeska Populoh, John Wilson, Rain Pryor, Zachary Michel, Charles Cohen, Lynn Tomlinson, and Shodekeh Talifero. See the caliber of work your dollars protect.

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Tax status: Theatre Project is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law — please consult your tax advisor. The impact-tile breakdowns above are illustrative based on our 60/40 budget split; specific allocations vary by need.

Why You Should Give

With a modest budget of less than a quarter of a million dollars, Theatre Project knows about stretching dollars, so every dime you give resonates throughout the community. More than sixty percent of our budget goes directly to salaries and artistic fees, meaning money in the pockets of artists. Theatre Project is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your contribution to Theatre Project is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law (consult your tax advisor). Donate online now through Network for Good. Or send a check to Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Baltimore, MD 21201. Image from Dido+Aeneas by Amanda Hibbert Photography