BTU Circle
BTU Circle
BTU Circle
BTU Circle
BTU Circle
BTU Circle
Black Theatre United (BTU) is a collective of theatre professionals working to build a stronger, more connected theatre industry for the generations of storytellers who come after us. Through advocacy, education, professional development, and community-building, BTU creates space for theatre professionals across every discipline to grow, connect, and thrive, onstage and off.
Membership is more than a way to support the work. It's a way to be part of the community helping shape the legacy of Broadway.
Whether you're a longtime theatre professional, an emerging artist, a passionate supporter, or simply someone who believes in a stronger industry, there's a place for you at BTU. Membership connects you to a growing network of theatre professionals and young professionals of all backgrounds, dedicated to creating and showcasing the stories that shape Broadway's next chapter, while giving you opportunities to connect with the community and access experiences designed to support your professional journey.
Why Become a BTU Member?
Your membership helps sustain the programs, initiatives, and advocacy work that create opportunities for theatre professionals and strengthen our community. At the same time, membership gives you access to benefits designed to keep you connected, informed, and engaged.
Every dollar donated helps BTU offer free programming for its members and students throughout American theatre. Choose the level that fits you.
Community
$21
Patron
$209
Founders
$834
Compare Full Benefits
Every level builds on the one before it. Here is everything included at each tier.
Community
If you're new to Black Theatre United, this membership is an opportunity to get connected to the people, conversations, and experiences shaping Broadway today. Your membership puts you closer to a community of artists and industry leaders while giving you opportunities to discover new work, expand your network, and experience theatre in new ways.
At the same time, your membership directly supports BTU's mission to create greater access, opportunity, and visibility for theatre professionals. It's a way to invest in the community while getting more out of your own connection to theatre.
- Digital BTU Membership Card in the app
- Monthly members-only newsletter
- Founder Spotlight (rotating Founder Q&A or story)
- Complimentary admission to all Business of Show programming
- Early registration for BTU public programs and events
- Access to partner discounts and special offers
- Member pricing on select BTU events
- Invitations to exclusive Broadway talkbacks with industry leaders
- Discounted tickets to theatre productions and exhibitions
- First access to BTU Gala tickets, Design Expo, and members-only events
- Audience Services: comedy shows, plays, Off-Broadway performances, games, and events under $10
- Actors Federal Credit Union membership: full banking suite, fewer fees, ~5,000 shared-branch locations, and 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide
- MAC Lover Rewards: 15% off your first purchase, free shipping on $60+, a birthday gift, and early access to new launches
Patron
The Patron Circle is designed for those who want to go beyond attending theatre and become more deeply connected to the people, ideas, and experiences shaping Broadway. This level offers a closer look at the industry through meaningful conversations, intimate gatherings, educational experiences, and behind-the-scenes access that bring members into the BTU community in a more personal way.
It's an opportunity to build relationships with artists and industry leaders, experience theatre from a different perspective, and create connections that extend beyond the stage.
- Quarterly Founder's Journey virtual conversations
- Invitations to members-only networking mixers
- Exclusive invitation to the BTU Black History Month event
- Priority registration for the Design Expo
- Complimentary admission to the BTU Design Expo
- Early access to select ticketed events
- Ability to bring one guest to select member events
- Exclusive educational programming, including book club, panels, and Broadway album listening events
- Members-only digital content and resources
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- Open rehearsal invitations (when available)
- Singing with the Stars (Nubia Productions partnership)
- Artist meet-and-greet opportunities
- Invitations to intimate receptions with founders, artists, and industry leaders
- Priority Gala ticket access and seating opportunities
- Recognition as a Patron Circle member
- Premium partner benefits
- Application support for MAC PRO Insider status for qualifying roles: 25% off MAC products plus Pro-only events and masterclasses
Founders
The Founders Circle is for those who want to make a deeper investment in Black Theatre United and have a closer connection to the organization's leadership, artists, and vision for the future. This level offers an elevated membership experience centered on meaningful relationships, intimate access, and a deeper understanding of BTU's impact and evolving work.
- VIP Gala experience and exclusive reception
- Private Founder conversations or salon-style gatherings
- Invitation-only annual dinner or reception with BTU leadership
- Personalized stewardship and annual impact briefing
- Recognition in BTU annual materials (optional)
- Concierge support for BTU events
- Exclusive previews of new BTU initiatives and programs
- Opportunities to engage with BTU leadership on the organization's future
- MAC product gifting and glam bar presence at the BTU Gala and VIP events, plus private MAC-led masterclasses
Invest in the Arts on Behalf of Your Team
Founders Circle membership is also available to companies looking to invest in the arts on behalf of their employees. Sponsoring memberships for your executive team, top talent, or clients gives your organization a distinctive, high-touch benefit that sets it apart, a visible way to align your brand with the future of Broadway, and a meaningful contribution to the industry's next chapter.
For your employees, it's access money doesn't usually buy: a personal connection to the artists and leaders shaping BTU's work, and an experience that stands out from anything else in their benefits package.
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Choose your level above, or email sholanti@blacktheatreunited.com with any questions about membership.
Choose Your LevelBlack Theatre United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-2146037). Membership dues are tax-deductible as allowed by law.