And we are seeking to inspire, educate and challenge audiences and artists through its production of innovative theatre with particular interest in poetic and language-driven work.
In order to fulfill that mission, Undermain is committed to keeping prices at a level that everyone can afford.
The average price of an Undermain ticket is $20. If we had to charge the full price to cover all of the costs of running Undermain Theatre and producing shows of the highest quality, we would have to charge $165 per ticket!
To fill the gap between our ticket prices and what it costs, Undermain sells concessions, submits foundation and government grant applications, finds corporate sponsors, requests in-kind support, and solicits contributions from individuals.
Every gift helps keep ticket prices affordable for everyone! Please show your support for Undermain by making a tax-deductible donation.
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WE ENCOURAGE ANY INTERESTED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN THE THEATRE.
At Undermain, ushering for one of our shows is the perfect way to start.
As an usher, you become an integral part of the Undermain family. Ushers are scheduled to arrive one hour before the start of the show. An usher’s responsibilities include making sure the house is in order, handing out programs, seating patrons and ensuring the best experience possible. We ask that all ushers come in dressy casual clothes. An additional perk: ushers are able to stay and watch the performance for free!
If you would like to volunteer as an usher, call our office at 214.747.1424 to get on the schedule at least 48 hours prior to the performance. Seat availability for any show is not guaranteed so it’s best to call and reserve your spot as early as possible.
INTERESTED IN OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? CONTACT US AT 214.747.1424 OR FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS TO HEAR ABOUT VOLUNTEER UPDATES!
ENDOWMENT FUNDS SET THE STAGE FOR DECADES TO COME.
Undermain Theatre created an Endowment Fund in 2009. It is deposited at and managed by The Dallas Foundation.
Endowment Funds provide non-profit organizations with a foundation of financial stability—a long-term savings account. Only a portion of the interest earned is distributed to Undermain each year, keeping the corpus intact. Endowment funds will ensure that Undermain Theatre is able to budget with confidence, knowing that a portion of its annual expenses will be covered. It will also allow Undermain to grow and not be totally dependent on ticket sales and charitable donations to meet its operating and capital needs.
The most common gifts to an Endowment Fund are through a donor’s estate plan—specifically a Life Insurance distribution to the organization as a beneficiary or a percentage, specific dollar amount or residual left to an organization in a donor’s Will. If you wish to name Undermain as a beneficiary of your Life Insurance policy, just contact your insurance company and complete the paperwork to change the beneficiary. If you wish to leave Undermain in your Will, please take the following to your attorney or estate planner.
Sample wording for will.
I give, devise, and bequeath [10% of my Estate, after taxes and debts have been satisfied] OR [a specific dollar amount] OR [all the rest, residue, and remainder of my property, real, personal, or mixed; after all personal bequests have been made] to Undermain Theatre, a Texas nonprofit corporation, EIN #75-1961619, located at 3200 Main Street in Dallas, Texas 75226.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNING VEHICLES, PLEASE CALL UNDERMAIN’S DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT 214-747-1424.