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$100
The Masked Maker: Support our educational guides
The Grand Pistachio team creates an in-depth show guide to help teachers dive into the content shared in the show. Our behind the scenes process of using puppetry and masks is also shared and detailed. Your donation goes towards creating, updating and distributing educational guides.
This donation is entirely tax-deductible.
$250
Shadow Shifter: Support in-school residencies
With over 30 years of combined teaching artist experience, Rachel and Liz create engaging residencies that are carefully tailored for our school partners. Residencies provide deep learning around the content of our performances and a chance for students to participate in art forms that encourage creativity, problem solving and personal connections.
This donation is entirely tax-deductible.
$500
Bunraku Buddy: Sponsor one class to see a performance of ‘Layer the Walls’
Sponsor one NYC class (approximately 28 students) to attend a performance of “Layer the Walls”. This sponsorship will be provided to schools with a high economic need index and may be providing many students with their first theater experience.
This donation is entirely tax-deductible.
$1,000
The Rad “Rod”: Sponsor two classes to see a performance of Layer the Walls Part 2
Sponsor two NYC classes (over 50 students!) to attend a performance of Layer the Walls Part II. This sponsorship will be provided to schools with a high economic need index and may be providing many students with their first theater experience.
This donation is entirely tax-deductible.
$2,500
The Ultimate Puppet Player: Support development of a new show
Support the development of the next Grand Pistachio production. Donors at this level will be invited into our unique research opportunities (ex: special interview, talks, tours), receive behind the scenes updates from our puppet builder and design team as the show comes to life, and be invited into the rehearsal process.
This donation is entirely tax-deductible.
Give Any Amount
The true cost of putting on a show is not reflected in our $10 ticket price. To keep our tickets affordable, we rely on partners, foundations, and individual donors. Any amount you donate will help students access an exciting and meaningful theater experience.
This donation is entirely tax-deductible.
The Audience Advocate
Underwrite a Show:
If you’d like to take your support to the next level, we have several options to underwrite a performance (reaching approx. 300 students), a particular venue (impacting approx. 3,000 young audience members) or even the entire tour (serving 10,000 young people). If you or your company would like to pursue this kind of partnership, please contact:
rachel@grandpistachio.com / (917) 275-7050
To donate via check or to request information for an ACH transfer, please call (917)275-7050
If you are not in a position to give financially, click here for information on alternative ways you can aid our mission.
Grand Pistachio is grateful for the organizations and individuals who have helped us get this far!