Ithaca's Home for the Arts
The Hangar Theatre exists because 50 years ago, passionate people like you joined forces to turn an abandoned airplane hangar into a home for the arts in Ithaca. This was no small feat and took a decade of rallying for support and the courage, love, and determination of a strong community to make it happen. That small group of locals changed our world.
You can, too.
Your Gifts Benefit the next generation
Emerging artists gain experience in directing, performing, and designing sets in a professional theatre.
Fun-filled School Breaks and Summer Sessions provide an unforgettable learning experience in the arts for young artists.
Hangar Teaching Artists visit 4th Grade classrooms to teach theatre, movement, and dance to 4th graders.
Be a Part of our History and our Future
Over the last half century, the Hangar Theatre has grown into a regional theatre with national prominence, producing exceptional plays and providing learning opportunities for the next generation of rising theatre artists.
The Hangar is still here today thanks to the generous foundations and sponsors who continue to support the arts and because of our passionate community members who refuse to let the light of those founding members go dark on our beloved Hangar Theatre.
How will my gifts be used?
The Hangar Theatre Annual Fund
The Hangar Theatre's Annual Fund enhances our theatrical programming, both for patrons and artists, and helps to ensure the continued stability and sustainability of the Hangar's unique offerings.
The Lisa Bushlow Education Fund
Named in honor of longtime Executive Director and Hangar Theatre education advocate and pioneer, Lisa Bushlow, the fund supports transformative educational programs, like the Hangar's Project 4 and the Next Generation School of Theatre.
Next Generation Scholarship Fund
This fund allows the Hangar to provide scholarships to young people who wish to participate in educational programming. Funding helps to remove financial barriers and improve accessibility, providing equitable opportunities for young artists.
50 and Beyond
Now, more than ever, the Hangar needs your help. We rely on donations, grant funding, sponsorships, and all of you to come and fill our seats, buy tickets, and reserve subscriptions.
Be a part of our history, and keep the Hangar producing, educating, and inspiring our community for years to come.
Making an Impact
Please Help us to Reach our Goal
For the past 50 years, the Hangar Theatre has committed to producing exceptional, high quality theatre for the Ithaca community and larger Finger Lakes region. Your support makes this work possible – from our fully accessible educational opportunities to affordable ticket pricing and more.
This anniversary calls for a celebration (or several!), and we hope that you will make a meaningful donation to usher in the next 50 years of Hangar Theatre. If you make a gift between today and December 31, all donations will be matched 1:1 up to $10,000 by some of our generous, longtime contributors. Make a gift to Hangar Theatre today and help us raise $30,000 by the end of 2023!
To donate via check, please make payable to the Hangar Theatre, and mail to PO Box 205, Ithaca, NY 14851. If you’d like to designate your gift to a particular fund, please note the fund in the memo line.
What does the Hangar Theatre mean to you?
Whether you contribute to our campaign, order a subscription, or fill our seats this summer, you are joining the efforts of that passionate group of locals who came together long ago to give Ithaca a home for the arts at the Hangar Theatre. We are grateful.
All photography by Rachel Philipson,
The Hangar Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
