YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT WORK

STUDENT MATINEES

Second Stage offers free student matinees for NYC students from Title One Schools, and we now serve schools in all five boroughs. After attending a matinee performance, students participate in a discussion with the cast and creative team facilitated by 2ST’s artistic staff. In addition to special performances for schools, we also provide access to our regular matinees for student groups, further increasing the reach of the program. The majority of participating students come from underserved backgrounds, and for many this marks their first exposure to professional theater.

NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

Second Stage’s New Play Development programs — including commissions, readings, and workshops — create a pipeline of bold and engaging plays for our stages. As a writer-focused theater, we provide a supportive environment where all artists can do their best work, and we nurture their careers over time. Initiatives such as the Lark Playwrights Mentorship program allows writers to hear their words spoken aloud by actors, which can lead to a significant turning point in their writing process.

FAIR CHANCE JOB FAIR

Second Stage’s annual Fair Chance Job Fair focuses on people returning to the workforce and citizens who have been impacted by the justice system. This event connects job seekers with job opportunities and other career resources such as résumé writing and interview preparation skills. We invite our fellow Broadway non-profit theaters to participate and partner with the Youth Justice Network, Housing Works, and other groups focused on employment services for returning citizens to engage hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in Times Square that have a commitment to Fair Chance hiring.

BE PART OF THE PROCESS

Interested in deepening your engagement and having a more direct impact on Second Stage’s artistic vision?

Membership in the Playwright Circle ($25,000+) and Artistic Director Circle ($50,000+) opens the door to exclusive artistic access, prominent recognition in our season, and personalized benefits, including the opportunity to partially underwrite a developmental program, reading, off-Broadway or Broadway production, or sponsor one of our season’s artists. Reach out to our Membership team to curate an experience tailored just for you.