BECOME A MARQUEE DONOR
Join a special group of patrons who support our Marquee Events and make the magic happen on stages and in exclusive spaces!
Leave the Bourbon Street crowds and go behind the scenes of Tennessee Williams’ French Quarter.
2026 FESTIVAL MARQUEE DONOR LEVELS
ENSEMBLE | $500
Includes Two VIP tickets for:
- Opening Night and After Party (3/25)
- The Last Bohemian Soirée (3/28)
ACTOR | $1,000
All the benefits of the Ensemble donor level, plus:
- Two Front Row Seats at Page to Stage (3/27)
Join playwright Jamie Wax and the krewe behind Broadway's CALL ME IZZY for cocktails and conversation before the talk.
DIRECTOR | $2,500
Includes VIP experiences for four:
- Opening Night Seats, Private Dining, and VIP after-party (3/25)
- Exclusive: Roof Top Supper Hosted by Popper Tooker (3/26)
Join the food maven of the South plus a Festival who's who for an exclusive invitation-only rooftop supper at her 1780's Spanish Colonial Thomas Poree House.
PLAYWRIGHT | $5,000
All the benefits of the Director donor level, plus:
- Stella Shouting Contest VIP Experience (3/21)
Exclusive invitation for four to enjoy libations on the "judging balcony" with our host Bryan Batt, New Orleans’ homegrown star of stage and screen.
PRODUCER | $10,000 LEVEL
All the benefits of the Playwright donor level, plus exclusive Festival experiences:
- Experience the Shrimp Boil Cabaret after the Stella Shout (3/21)
Your group of six will be hosted by Festival President Mister Gregory at his Rampart Street speakeasy for a lively shrimp boil and local music after the Stella Shout.
- Join us for The Founders' Dinner in Dickie Brennan's Wine Cellar (3/29)
Join this distinguished gathering of New Orleans cultural visionaries, our long-time supporters, and influential founders for an intimate Festival closing dinner.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay online:
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Pay by check:
Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
612 Andrew Higgins Drive, #2009
New Orleans, LA 70130
Pay by credit card by phone:
Call managing director Tracy Cunningham at 504-581-1144.
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 MARQUEE DONORS!
ENSEMBLE
Sergei Boissier
Angela Bowlin
Dansby Evans
Monica Frois
Claus Grassel
Lucy Burnett and Gregory Holt
Catherine Makk
David McPherson
Tom Perrault and Salvatore Giambanco Fund
Robin Rankin
Randy Roig and Brian Weimer
Kenya and Tod Smith
Susan Taylor
Michael Wilkinson
ACTOR
C. Morgan Babst
Elizabeth and Chip Goodyear
Terrah and Willie Green
Amelia Koch
Lee Ledbetter and Doug Meffert
Lauré Sica and David Pons
Poppy Tooker
Jason Waguespack and Jeff Morgan
DIRECTOR
Fern and Kevin Watters
PLAYWRIGHT
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Foundation
Ralph and Susan Brennan
Donna Rosen
Cynthia Sibley
Jenny and Robb Vorhoff
PRODUCER
Keith Fox and Tom Keyes
Charles Urstadt and David Bernard
