The Road to Ensemble: Capital Campaign
2025-2029
Let's tell this story together.
For centuries, storytellers thrived under patronage models, supported by visionaries who understood that art was not just a commodity, but a necessity. This kind of fiscal support built the great artistic movements of history, and is the reason we remember names like Guggenheim and de’ Medici. That is why we our launching The Road to Ensemble: Capital Campaign.
The great patrons of the past knew then what we know now: stories shape the way we understand the world — and they shape the way we build the future. With the support of visionary individuals, not only will New American Ensemble be able to stage performances that result in a lasting impact on audiences; we will usher in a new Golden Age of theater in The United States, together.
To learn more about the patronage model, visit our Support page.
Patron Tiers
Every year that you give, enjoy exclusive immersion into the ensemble theater-making process, from Q&A's to cast and crew socials to one-to-one conversations with our creative teams. You are not just helping us launch the ensemble, you are becoming part of it.
For a limited time only...
The Founders Circle
For those who already recognize our long-term mission as a cultural necessity, we are offering 40 places in the New American Ensemble Founders Circle. Founders Circle patrons are our “day ones,” remembered as those who refused to let theater vanish into trend or silence. With a minimum commitment of $5,000 (individual) or $8,000 (couple or foundation) to our 2026 campaign, your name will be listed on our website and carried forward in perpetuity as one of the patrons who took a leap of faith and gave NAE crucial early support.
De’Medici, Guggenheim, Mellon, Gardner—these patrons are remembered because they chose to stand with artists when it mattered. Their names endure because they redirected history’s gaze and authored the culture they wanted to live in. The same opportunity stands before you now.
To support our 2026 season, visit Ivanov Sponsorships.
More ways to give?
If you would like to join our mission as a patron, you can donate through a giving platform linked here.
If you would like to donate through alternate means, including check, Venmo, PayPal, or ACH/wire transfer, or if you are interested in supporting our mission through other forms of support including work in kind, please contact please email Gianna Kiehl, Executive Director, at gianna@newamericanensemble.org.
All donations are eligible for tax benefits when donated through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective.
Whatever the form, support matters. We are so grateful for your interest.
Warmly,
NAE