20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign
A Stage for Whats Next
A Stage for What’s Next
Building What Endures
For nearly 20 years, Hattiloo Theatre has been Memphis’ cultural home for Black theatre and one of the few freestanding Black repertory theatres in the nation.
Now we are preparing for what comes next.
A Stage for What’s Next is Hattiloo’s capital campaign to transform underused space into vibrant cultural hubs that expand artistic opportunity, strengthen community engagement, and secure Hattiloo’s independence for generations.
Help us build what endures.
Why Hattiloo Matters
Hattiloo offers Memphis something no other institution does: a permanent home for Black theatre rooted unapologetically in Black life, Black memory, and Black creative power.
We are not a temporary initiative or a diversity program folded into someone else’s vision. Hattiloo was built so Black stories could live on their own terms, centered, protected, and fully realized.
Our impact reaches far beyond the stage. We cultivate artists, model ownership, teach sustainability, and help build the cultural infrastructure that allows Black creativity not just to appear, but to endure.
As Hattiloo enters its twentieth season, partnerships with theatre companies in Norway, Johannesburg, and Jos, Nigeria connect Memphis to a global conversation about culture and storytelling.
A theatre rooted deeply in its community can speak powerfully to the world.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Second Stage — $100,000
A new 88-seat theatre expanding productions, artists hired, and earned income.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2029
Benefits include
- Premier naming recognition for the Second Stage
- Top-tier donor wall recognition
- Private catered performance
- Season tickets for three seasons
- Select private use of the space
- Premium visibility across Hattiloo materials
Culture Box — $80,000
A redesigned black box venue hosting live music, spoken word, DJs, and curated cultural events.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2028
Benefits include
- Naming recognition for the Culture Box
- Private event opportunities
- Season tickets
- Monthly Culture Box credits
- Donor wall recognition
Café Loo — $60,000
A vibrant gathering space featuring local chefs and artisans while generating year-round revenue.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2028
Benefits include
- Naming recognition for Café Loo
- Private event opportunities
- Season tickets
- Monthly Café Loo and Culture Box credits
- Donor wall recognition
Culture Box Bar — $25,000
A signature hospitality space enhancing the guest experience and supporting cultural programming.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2027
Benefits include
- Naming recognition
- Tickets and hospitality benefits
- Donor wall placement
Shop — $15,000
A curated retail space celebrating Black creativity through books, art, apparel, and artisan goods.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2027
Benefits include
- Naming recognition
- Tickets and hospitality benefits
- Donor wall placement
Café Loo Courtyard Planters — $8,000 each
A visible outdoor feature creating a welcoming campus experience.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2027
Benefits include
- Permanent courtyard recognitionDonor wall listing
Donor Wall Recognition
Supporters can also participate through Donor Wall recognition levels honoring those who helped build Hattiloo’s future.
$5,000
$3,000
$2,250
Each level includes permanent recognition on Hattiloo’s Donor Wall.
Commemorative Giving
Outdoor Engraved Pavers
A permanent way to support Hattiloo while leaving a lasting mark on our campus.
Payment Term: Aug 2026 – June 2027
Large — $2,000
Medium — $1,500
Small — $1,000
Join Us
Hattiloo’s next chapter will strengthen Memphis’ cultural life, create opportunities for artists, welcome new audiences, and connect this work to a wider regional, national, and international stage.
Your investment helps ensure that Hattiloo remains a place where artists thrive, communities gather, and powerful stories continue to be told.
Support A Stage for What’s Next.
Make your gift today.
