$100k needed in 100 days: Live Arts Fundraising Challenge. The campaign starts on October 8th! Please play a part!
Thank you for being a supporter of Live Arts. We depend on the generosity of our donors to drive our mission to Forge Theater and Community. However, we are having a funding challenge at this very moment. Live Arts is poised to celebrate our 35th season of theater and community in downtown Charlottesville. But a recent loss of government funding—paired with soaring costs for essentials like royalties, lumber, parking, supplies, and concessions—puts the strength of this season at risk. With your support, we can meet this challenge head-on and keep Live Arts thriving for our community.
Please consider a gift today, no matter the amount, to help us reach our goal of $100,000 by the New Year!
$50 — Keep the Lights On
- Buys paint and materials for one scenic backdrop
- Covers one volunteer’s costume supplies
- Provides props or scripts for one actor
- Helps underwrite the 434 Initiative to welcome the next generation of theater lovers
“$50 keeps the magic alive—one light, one costume, one story at a time.”
$100 — Power the Performance
- Supports a week of rehearsals in the Founders Theater
- Covers royalty fees for a single night’s performance
- Provides accessibility support for one volunteer
- Funds the tech needs to produce one night’s performance
“$100 helps actors be heard, stories be told, and theater stay accessible to all.”
$250 — Inspire the Next Generation
- Underwrites a teaching artist for a week of educational programming
- Provides lighting or sound design support for one show
- Helps fund volunteer training and mentorship
“$250 lights up the next generation of artists and makers.”
$500+ — Build the Future of Live Arts
- Covers a week of theater operations (utilities, cleaning, tech)
- Funds a community engagement event or talkback
- Supports the functioning of all our theater spaces
“$500 builds the future—one rehearsal, one volunteer, at a time”
