Theatre Membership

Theatre Membership

The League defines a membership eligible historic theatre as one that is at least 50 years old and includes at least one of the following attributes: is an architecturally significant structure deemed worthy of preservation, has played an important role in the history of American stage and screen, and/or can be used as a performing arts facility. Theatres younger than 50 years old but possessing one or more of these attributes who wish to join are also considered. An official historic marker or designation is not required to join.

Updated 06.27.2023

2023 Dues based on Theatre's Total Annual Expenses

For nonprofits, reference line 18 of most recent IRS form 990.
For multiple venues, total annual expenses of all theatres.

Level 1: Operating theatre - total annual expenses $5M+ $1,250/year
Level 2: Operating theatre - total annual expenses $3M-$5M $950
Level 3: Operating theatre - total annual expenses $1M-$3M $625
Level 4: Operating theatre - total annual expenses $300K-$1M $500
Level 5: Operating theatre - total annual expenses <$300K $400
Level 6: "Emerging" theatre, theatres NOT operating for many years $325
Please note...
  • NEW membership terms begin immediately. After May 15, 2023, NEW memberships will be prorated to cover the remaining months of 2023 and the beginning months of 2024. Renewal payment for 2024 will be due one year from your initial start date and will be only for those months in 2024 not covered by the initial payment.
  • Subsequent membership terms will align with our January - December renewal cycle.

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