Thank you for considering supporting our theatre!

You can contribute in EIGHT different ways: Subscribe, Make a General Support Contribution, Make a Murphey School Contribution, Volunteer, Hammer a Nail, House an Out-of Town-Artist, Spread the Word, Fulfill our Wishlist. 

More information on each method of contributing is below, under each tab. 

Please call us at 919.834.4001 to discuss!

 AND if your company does Matching Gifts, be sure to apply for that to double your contribution!

When you subscribe to Burning Coal you are guaranteed a seat, and you also provide us with valuable funding needed to make the season happen.

• You can subscribe to Burning Coal’s 25^th Anniversary Season (2021/22) either by subscribing to our Mainstage Season of four plays or by subscribing to our Breakfast Club Series, which includes a subscription to the Mainstage Season, our Second Stage Series (Wait Til You See This!) and breakfast with our Artistic Director in October 2021 at the lovely Tenth & Terrace on the roof of the Residence Inn in Downtown Raleigh (catered by the Flying Biscuit!)
• A Mainstage Season subscription is $80 
• A Breakfast Club subscription is $110. 

We hope you will join us for the full palette of wonderfully alive theatre performances.

By making a tax-deductible contribution to our annual operating campaign, you support Burning Coal Theatre’s ongoing programming. 

For Honors Donations, please make your contribution here, then email Burning Coal at development@burningcoal.org with the name or names of the Honors Recipient.  Their name(s) will then be listed in our programs.

Levels of giving are:

• 1. Patron – $1000 +
  2. Benefactor – $500 – 999
  3. Contributor – $250 – 499
  4. Associate – $100 – 249
  5. Advocate – up to $99

AND if your company does Matching Gifts, do be sure to apply for that to double your contribution!

Make a Donation Now (Click Here)

For $500 you can name a chair in honor of one you hold dear. Or contribute to the Murphey School Restoration Project at another level.  Please call us at 919.834.4001 to discuss.

AND if your company does Matching Gifts, do be sure to apply for that to double your contribution!

Interested in meeting new people, interacting with the theatre community, or just looking for something to do on a Friday night? Then become a volunteer! You’ll earn a free ticket to a show and will be providing us with a valuable service. Please call us at 919.834.4001 to discuss.

We are always looking for groups and individuals that are interested in helping us build a show. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, your time and help is always welcome. Please call us at 919.834.4001 to discuss.

No single activity helps Burning Coal as much as this one! We need nice, clean, semi-private places to house visiting actors, directors and designers. Anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks needed! Please call us at 919.834.4001 to discuss.

Tell your family, co-workers and friends about Burning Coal. Word of mouth is our greatest strength! 

Burning Coal seeks the following items:

• • Warehouse storage space
  • Rehearsal space and/or a place to build scenery
  • Cordless or corded drills
  • Hotel or motel rooms for 1 to 6 weeks

Please call us at 919.834.4001 to discuss!

 AND if your company does Matching Gifts, do be sure to apply for that to double your contribution!

Burning Coal partners with organizations to build mutually beneficial relationships.

Give your employees thought-provoking, profound experiences, promote your brand to local audiences, and support innovative art in your community through a sponsorship.

Show sponsorships start at $500, and can be easily tailored to your unique needs. Season-long sponsorship packages are also available, and include extra benefits at the same price per show. Sponsorships for individual fundraisers or education programs start at $100.
Pricing is purposefully set at an accessible level to encourage participation from not-for-profits and businesses of all sizes. We are here to listen to your partnership goals, and aim to provide a straightforward experience.

To begin a conversation and discover the best option for your organization, please email our Development Director at development@burningcoal.org.