We’ve created new ways for our supporters to go deeper with more connection to the work, more access, more discounts and more behind-the-scenes impact.
Only 99 theater lovers will claim this deal.
With a $99 gift to Under the Radar, you’ll join an exclusive group of festival goers and unlock 20% off every ticket in our 2026 Festival. With 20+ theaters, three full weeks of programming, and hundreds of daring performances, your savings stack up fast—see just three shows with a friend and the discount pays for itself.
As one of 99, you’re not just funding bold, risk-taking theater—you’re making sure you get to enjoy it at a fraction of the price. This is your fast pass to endless adventurous performances in New York City. Spots are already filling–act fast.
Welcome to Under the Radar’s Insiders —where the real magic happens. When you join as a UTR Insider with an annual gift of $250 or more, you’re not just a donor, you’re a co-conspirator in the art of risk-taking. You’ll get backstage access to see firsthand how we break boundaries, shape bold new works, and redefine what theater can be. This is more than philanthropy—it’s taking part in a movement. Ready to join us?
Keeper
$250+
- First news about casting / dates / show descriptions for UTR’s premiere presentations
- Discounted ticket codes, up to 20% off full ticket price
- Thank you on website + festival program
Inciter
$500+
All the benefits of a Keeper plus:
- Invitation to Festival Opening Night ceremony
- 2 tickets to one UTR premiere presentation of your choice
- UTR winter beanie
Provocateur
$1,000+
All the benefits of an Inciter plus:
- Invitation to Festival Opening Night ceremony, VIP section
- Post-show meet-ups with UTR commissioned artist
Founder
$2,500+
All the benefits of a Provocateur plus:
- A 30-min conversation with a UTR commissioned artist
- 2 tickets to an Opening Night of your choice + post show drink with UTR Team + Artists
- Dedicated festival ticket concierge service
- Invitation to exclusive September Launch Party
Under the Radar is New York City’s largest, most successful, and most creatively meaningful theater festival. Our impact is felt worldwide with programs that challenge the status quo and influence the global perception of what performance art can be. Big changes require big muscle. Consider pledging at a leadership circle level and become a powerful force in making theater that makes a difference.
Visionary Leadership Circle
$25,000 +
UTR’s rotating Co-Director leadership model brings dynamic visionaries and future arts leaders together with Founder and Artistic Director Mark Russell and his trailblazing curatorial vision. Support a blueprint for the future of the arts that prioritizes inclusivity, adaptability, and relentless creativity.
Global Impact Circle
$10,000 +
UTR presents the finest experimental theater from around the globe. Help us continue to foster and celebrate international dialogue and perspectives by supporting productions from the best and brightest new artists.
New Work Advancement Circle:
$5,000+
As resources for new experimental work diminish, we provide a critical role as an arts producer. Support UTR’s commissions, co-commissions, and self-presentations of innovative new theater from visionary artists like Alex Tatarsky, Nile Harris, Kaneza Schaal, Jenn Kidwell, 600 Highwaymen, Elevator Repair Service, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, and Taylor Mac.
Ready to help shape the future of performance?
To learn more or start a conversation about UTR’s Leadership Circles, please contact Kendall Masson, Director of Development, at kendall@utrfest.org.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Every gift matters. Your donation directly supports Under the Radar’s commitment to foster innovation, expand industry impact, and provide a stage for the development and presentation of pioneering voices amidst ever-diminishing prospects. For alternative methods of making a donation, or if you have any questions, please contact UTR’s Director of Development, Kendall Masson, at kendall@utrfest.org
