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Why give?
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Champion New Stories
Help develop original plays and musicals that expand the canon of young adult theatre. -
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Empower Young Voices
Your support gives young artists a meaningful role in shaping new work through the SAY Process—Story. Audience. Youth. -
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Invest in Working Artists
Donations provide stipends for playwrights, directors, actors, and teaching artists who bring new stories to life. -
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Build Community Through Theatre
Every project creates spaces where artists, educators, youth, and audiences learn from one another with radical hospitality at the center. -
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Increase Access to New Work
Your gift helps keep workshops, readings, and festival events affordable and accessible to participants and audiences alike. -
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Create Lasting Impact
The plays developed at The Loop don't end with the festival—they continue into schools, theatres, and communities, reaching new audiences for years to come.
What People Are Saying
“‘I really came out of the process feeling like I knew where I needed to go with the script next.’”
— James Mainard O'Connell, Playwright
“Giving feedback to the writers in real-time was an incredible opportunity for everyone. ”
— Erica Bury, Audience Member
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we are a 501c3 non profit organization and all proceeds are tax-deductible.
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Every donation directly supports the development of new plays and musicals written intentionally for young adults to perform. Your gift helps fund playwright commissions, artist stipends, rehearsal space, production expenses, educational workshops, and community engagement opportunities that are central to The Loop's SAY Process (Story. Audience. Youth.).
As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to using every dollar thoughtfully to create meaningful experiences for playwrights, young artists, educators, and audiences. Whether you're helping provide a meal for festival participants, supporting a staged reading, or investing in the creation of a brand-new script, your generosity makes new work possible.
Most importantly, your donation helps ensure that the next generation of theatre is created with young people, not just for them.
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Absolutely! The Loop is powered by artists, educators, students, and community members who believe in the future of new theatre. Whether you have a few hours to give or are looking for a long-term role, there are many ways to get involved.
Volunteers support festival events, artist hospitality, audience engagement, logistics, marketing, fundraising, and more. We also welcome individuals and organizations interested in partnerships, sponsorships, and year-round collaboration.
If you'd like to join our community, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at info@theloopfest.org to learn about current volunteer opportunities and discover how your talents can help bring new stories to life.
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Yes! In-kind donations help us create a welcoming and memorable experience for our artists, audiences, and volunteers. We gratefully accept donated goods and services that support our programs and events.
Examples include meals and snacks for participants, rehearsal and event supplies, printing services, lodging, transportation, venue support, and professional services such as photography, graphic design, or marketing.
If you're interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact us at info@theloopfest.org. We'd be happy to discuss our current needs and how your contribution can make the greatest impact.