Support

What gifts can PICT accept?

Gifts of cash, stock, securities, in-kind goods and services, real property, IRA distributions, and appreciable assets are all graciously accepted by PICT Classic Theatre. As a registered 501(c)3 organization with the Internal Revenue Service, your gifts to PICT may entitle to you federal tax deductions.

Matching Gifts

Your employer may have a matching gift program that can increase or double you or your spouse's donation! For more information on this type of program, please contact your company's Human Resources department.

Individual Giving

From Shakespeare to Wilson, Beckett to Wilde, PICT Classic Theatre strives to create a culture of enlightened entertainment that exceeds expectations year after year. With the support of donors like you, PICT can keep bringing you the classic productions you love, whose memories stick with you long after the curtain falls. 

Designate your gift to support our full operations, Production,  or Education intiatives.

Donors are acknowledged in our show programs and on our website, and receive a tax recipt for their records. 

To make a gift or for more information on any of our giving methods, please contact: Carolynludwig@picttheatre.org

Gift Planning and Legacy Giving

Make the gift of a lifetime and ensure that classic theatre is around for future generations by including PICT in your estate plans. Bequests, gift annuities, and more can provide the support needed for the future while affording you and your estate a number of financial and tax benefits.

Download PICT’s Gift Planning Guide

Use the above guide to engage your lawyer or financial advisor in starting the gift planning process.

If you have an inquiry, want to make a current estate gift known, or want to discuss joining the PICT Planned Giving Society, please contact:

Carolyn S. Ludwig , Development and Relationship Manager cludwig@picttheatre.org

Sponsorship and Corporate Support

PICT’s corporate sponsors get the satisfaction of knowing that they support Pittsburgh’s only professional theatre committed to producing classic & Irish works, all while enjoying premiere benefits like advertising space, tickets to entertain clients, and employee benefits. From international corporations to local small businesses, we are committed to forming partnerships that fit your needs and provide an excellent return on your investment-for both you and our region. Get to know PICT now, including sample sponsorship packages:

2021-2022 Season Sponsorship Information

To arrange a meeting or for other inquiries about corporate support, please contact: Carolyn S. Ludwig , Development and Relationship Manager cludwig@picttheatre.org

Education Improvement Tax Program (EITC)

PICT Classic Theatre is a registered Educational Improvement Organization in Pennsylvania and is elgibile to receive Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) support.

Learn more about this program here.

Advertise

When you advertise with PICT Classic Theatre, you are putting your message in front of over 16,000 audience members each season. A company of Pittsburgh, by Pittsburgh, and for Pittsburgh, we specifically partner with businesses that are local to the Steel City. 

PICT offers many different advertising and sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to advertise with PICT, please contact marketing@picttheatre.org or call 412-561-6000 x207.When you advertise with PICT Classic Theatre, you are putting your message in front of over 16,000 audience members each season. A company of Pittsburgh, by Pittsburgh, and for Pittsburgh, we specifically partner with businesses that are local to the Steel City.

PICT offers many different advertising and sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to advertise with PICT, please contact: Elizabeth Huffman at: eehuffman@picttheatre.org or marketing@picttheatre.org