Ways to Give
The Theater Offensive believes in a “Give, Share, Grow” model of fundraising
Give: Make a single or recurring financial donation, sponsor a program and/or give your time by volunteering with us.
Share: Forward our emails, opportunities and posts on social media with the people in your community who need to join the TTO Multiverse.
Grow: Show up in person for our programming and events. Solidarity in Action means supporting the work and the artists holistically.
Make a Donation
TTO is rooted in resistance and revolution.
We are now in a battle against authoritarianism, homophobia, transphobia, and racism. We’re already seeing the effects of these attacks on our work - including the NEA rescinding our grant for the Queer (Re)Public Residency Festival.
TTO is fighting for our siblings across the country to have a safe place for not only refuge, but artistic freedom - from joining forces with the ACLU in a lawsuit against this administration’s attempt to erase our trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive narratives, to working with Boston city council to codify the city as a sanctuary for transgender and gender non-conforming people. Our history reminds us: it is our birthright not only to persevere, but to change the trajectory of everything around us, all through the power of collective action.
In times like these, spaces for wholeness and community care (like ours!) are vital for emotional wellness–keeping our spirits strong enough to stand together in resistance. TTO is proud to be a cultural hub that creates life-affirming spaces for our youth, artists, and community members (like you!) to foster connections and experience a sense of belonging.
Change requires momentum. Momentum requires resources. Your generosity makes it all possible - from our artistic programming to our advocacy on the front lines against censorship and erasure. By donating or setting up a recurring gift today, your giving to TTO demonstrates solidarity in action.
Our abundant future will not exist without you. Thank you for mobilizing for liberation alongside us by making a gift this Pride season!
In solidarity,
The Theater Offensive
Sponsorship
There are many ways to support financially and sponsoring an event or program has a lasting impact. Whether you sponsor our True Colors Youth, our Queer (Re)public Emergent Artist Residency, or a seasonal event we count on generous individuals, organizations and foundations like you to present the liberating work our communities deserve.
For more information on sponsorship email Jess@thetheateroffensive.org
Giving
At The Theater Offensive we appreciate donations of all sizes, so please give in whatever way feels most meaningful to you.
Recurring monthly gifts give us the opportunity to ensure long term financial security. Through our TTO Sustainer Program (more info below) we are offering community building and professional development opportunities for anyone who schedules a recurring gift, which can be monthly, quarterly or annually.
Volunteer Opportunities
As y’all know, TTO is OUTSIDE a lot and has a robust calendar of community and programmatic offerings. We are a smaller team, but we are very ambitious in the ways we activate our mission in Boston and beyond.
If you’d like to help us grow our capacity, we would love to add you to our list of volunteers.
For more information on volunteering email Robbie@thetheateroffensive.org
Become a TTO Sustainer!
As queer and trans people, we know that when we’re under attack, we rely on each other for support. We belong to each other, and we can build a world of liberation, beauty, and boundless possibility - together.
That’s why we’re launching the TTO SUSTAINER PROGRAM! It’s our way of saying an extra THANK YOU to you, the chosen family who keeps our life-affirming programming going strong, no matter what forces of oppression and violence come our way
OUR SUSTAINERS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR TTO…
To pay our artists and staff a living wage
To rent accessible venues for rehearsals, performances, and community gatherings
To support queer and trans youth in True Colors with stipends, hot meals, and excursions to cultural offerings
To foster the next generation of queer and trans artists of color in our Queer (Re)Public Residency by providing professional development, intensives at Double Edge Theater, and high-quality production resources
To organize our community across sectors, generations, and cultures to fight for each other in the face of attacks from the federal government
Starting at just $10/month, you’ll receive:
Invitations to The TTO LinQ-Ups - where you’ll connect with your fellow sustainers, TTO artists, and queer and trans community leaders at different queer and trans-owned businesses around Boston!
Early access to tickets for all TTO events (and you know we sell out fast!)
Half-price tickets to a special TTO holiday event at Lunasol in The ‘Quin House (stay tuned for more details, you won’t want to miss this!)
A 20% discount on all merchandise at East End Books, with locations in Provincetown and Boston
Want more exclusive TTO goodness?
Starting at $1,000/year (either $84/month or all at once), our TTO Major Donors will have access to all Sustainer perks, plus -
Twice-yearly Family Dinners - where you’ll enjoy fellowship and good food with Executive Director Giselle Byrd, cultural and social leaders in the TTO universe, and fellow major donors
Access to behind-the-scenes TTO action, including:
Meet The Cohort - where you’ll join us to welcome our next cohort of Queer (Re)Public Emergent Artist Residents!
True Colors Graduation - cheer on the next generation of artists as they celebrate and share their original work!
Site visits to our new sacred space as it’s being created - stay up-to-date on the construction progress for TTO’s community cultural center, slated to open at the end of 2026!
To learn more, ask questions, or discuss other ways you can plug into the TTO universe, reach out to Director of Development/Capital Campaign Director Jess Ernst (jess@thetheateroffensive.org)