Partnerships with The Bushwick Starr sustain bold new performance, artist development, and community-centered programming in Bushwick. From production support to accessibility initiatives, our partners help expand access to adventurous art and deepen our impact across Brooklyn and beyond.

Partnership

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The Starr By The Numbers

As Bushwick’s only professional nonprofit theater, The Starr supports artists, engages thousands of community members annually, and helps develop new work that reaches audiences far beyond Brooklyn.

Artistic Impact

85

World Premieres of New Work
106

New Plays Developed
$200k+

Raised on Behalf of Season Artist Productions
28

Artist Awards + Nominations
$500k+

Contributed to Artist Productions Annually
16

Plays Remounted Globally

Community Impact

6,000

Annual Participants
60

Public Schools Served
1,600

Education Program Participants
6–90

Ages Served
100%

POC Participants Served
2,825

Community Program Participants

Community & Access

Community Partnerships

The Starr collaborates with local organizations, schools, artists, and neighborhood partners to make theater more accessible, welcoming, and deeply connected to the local community. Meet Our Lifelong Learners:

Big Green Theater

Senior Storytelling

Accessability Initiatives

The Bushwick Starr is committed to creating an accessible and welcoming environment where artists, audiences, students, and neighbors can fully participate in the life of our theater. Accessibility was a guiding priority throughout the renovation of our new permanent theater, designed by the award-winning architectural firm Bureau V Architecture.

The Starr is a street-level, fully accessible space with ADA-compliant wheelchair and mobility access needs built directly into our 5,000 sq ft layout.

Our theater has accessible wheelchair and transfer seating options available. You can specify your seating needs when purchasing tickets or notify the box office or front of house staff upon arrival.

The Starr is committed to offering enhanced access tools for our productions, including ASL-interpreted performances, translated performances, assisted listening devices, and captioning (either on mobile browsers or provided devices).

A Home for Artists

The Starr producing model

The Starr believes in fostering a collaborative environment where lead artists and the Starr work together as partners to bring their work to life. Artists working with the Starr are not just performers or creators; they are also an integral part of the producing team.

What The Starr Provides
» Theater and rehearsal space
» Financial and in-kind production support
» Producing and artistic stewardship
» Grant writing and fundraising support
» Technical direction and production management
» Marketing, press, and audience engagement
» Box office and front of house support

$50k

in direct supports

$126k

in-kind supports

Production Apprentice Pilot Program

The Starr is building a new apprenticeship pathway for emerging production workers interested in technical theater and live performance. The program grew organically from hiring and mentoring first-time crew members, many of whom have gone on to work at organizations including JACK, HERE Arts, Connelly Theater, and The Bushwick Starr.

Support Our Work

Become A Sponsor

Join The Bushwick Starr in supporting bold new work, artist development, and community-centered programming in Brooklyn. Corporate sponsorships begin at $10,000 and include customized benefits tailored to your organization’s goals and level of engagement.

To Learn More About Corporate Sponsorships

Dondrie Burnham
Director of Development + Strategic Communications
dondrie@thebushwickstarr.org