Support Hudson Valley Shakespeare
Hudson Valley Shakespeare creates bold, imaginative theatre in an unforgettable setting along the Hudson River. Each season is made possible by the generosity of our community. Your gift—at any level—helps bring great stories to life, connect artists and audiences, and keep our work accessible to all.
Thank you for being part of what makes our theatre possible.
Gifts and Membership contributions of $300 or more are recognized in our printed program.
Give by Phone
Prefer to give by phone? We’re happy to help.
Call us: 845.779.8331
Have questions or want to talk through your options?
Email: development@hvshakespeare.org
Other Ways To Give
Become a Member
Find greater connection within our vibrant theater community while making a generous investment in HVS’s future!
By joining at the Saints & Poets *$100-1499) or Highland Circles ($1,500+) levels, you’ll gain access to artistic insights, special events, discounts, and be first in line to book your tickets ahead of the general public.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
Consider a gift through a DAF. This flexible charitable giving vehicle allows you to maximize your contributions while enjoying significant tax benefits. By giving through a DAF, you’re not just donating; you’re investing in a brighter future for our community.
Please note that due to IRS regulations, contributions through a Donor Advised Fund cannot be used towards memberships or special events, such as our annual Gala. If you have questions about how to best use your DAF to support HVS, please contact Director of Development Martha Pearson.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees (sometimes even retired employees or spouses).
If eligible, the impact of your gift to HVS could be doubled or even tripled, and you’ll be recognized at the donor level of the combined gift amount! Talk to your employer or human resources department to determine whether your gift to HVS is eligible for a match, then contact us to learn more.
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Gifts of stock or other securities are a meaningful way to support HVS’s work all year-round; the IRS provides some of its most significant tax breaks for donations of appreciated assets.
Planned Giving: The Sheila Allen Colby Legacy Society
If HVS has made a difference to you and your family, we hope you will consider remembering us in your estate plan and/or as a beneficiary of a charitable trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. Your support will ensure the vitality of Shakespeare within the Hudson Valley for years to come!
With a legacy gift you can:
Make a more significant charitable gift than you may have thought possible
Reduce your income tax and avoid capital gains taxes
Leave a legacy without giving up assets during your lifetime
Make us part of your estate plan by:
Making a bequest to HVS in your will
Designating HVS as a beneficiary of an IRA, annuity, or life insurance contract
Naming HVS as a beneficiary or charitable trust
This program is named for the inimitable Sheila Allen Colby. To Sheila, HVS was where she could enjoy intimate, moving, and magical performances along with the world’s natural beauty in the most dramatic of settings. For this reason, and for all the joy it brought to her and her family, Sheila generously made a legacy gift to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare.