Support Good Theater’s New Home!
We have a home! It's official—Good Theater is now the theater-in-residence at Stevens Square Theater, located on the former McAuley High School campus. Our inaugural season will begin in Fall 2025, following extensive renovations. The Stevens Square Theater will offer flexible seating, allowing us to welcome more guests while maintaining the intimate atmosphere our audiences love.
In addition to the incredible theater space, Stevens Square Theater will offer ample onsite parking. Accessibility is significantly improved, as there are no stairs. The theater, a spacious and inviting lobby, and multiple restrooms all located on the first floor.
As theater-in-residence, Good Theater will manage the venue full-time, coordinating all external bookings and hosting a broader range of artistic and community events. This increased programming will enrich Portland’s cultural landscape and provide more opportunities for local talent and community engagement.
To make all this happen and ensure a strong start in our new space, we need to raise $500,000 this year. Your donations will contribute to renovations, including the purchase of sound and lighting equipment, curtains, and acoustical materials. Every gift counts and is fully tax-deductible.
This is a dream come true for all of us at Good Theater—a chance to secure our place in Portland’s cultural landscape. Your donation will make this possible.
Together, we can create a thriving, accessible, and dynamic cultural hub for our community. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to making this vision a reality. Thank you for your continued support!To find out more about the space and timeline for renovations
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Mail Your Donation:
Good Theater
PO Box 347
Portland, ME, 04112
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Leave a Lasting Legacy
Consider including Good Theater in your estate plans to ensure future generations can enjoy live theatre. Your bequest will have a lasting impact on our community and the arts.
Donate Over Two Years
Spread your donation over two years to maximize your impact and help us hit the ground running in Fall 2025.
The Impact of Your Donation
Good Theater’s upcoming move to the Stevens Square Theater is more than just a change of location—it’s an opportunity that will shape the future of our organization and the cultural landscape of this great city. Here’s how your support will make a difference:
A More Flexible and Accessible Space: The Stevens Square Theater will offer versatile seating from 100 to 450, ensuring an intimate atmosphere, accessible design with no stairs, ample restrooms, and convenient parking to welcome all guests comfortably.
Expanded Programming and Greater Community Impact: Your donation will help transform Stevens Square Theater into a vibrant cultural hub managed by Good Theater, enabling expanded programming and community events that enrich Portland's cultural landscape and foster local talent and engagement.
Elevating Our Theatrical Experience: Your donations will help transform Stevens Square Theater into a state-of-the-art venue with upgraded sound, lighting, and acoustics, elevating every performance to create a top-tier theatrical experience.
Great Space – Greater Responsibilities: With our move to Stevens Square Theater, we've added Executive Director Gusta Johnson to guide our expanded operations, alongside Steve Underwood and Brian P. Allen, who continue to bring their expertise and passion to our productions.
Sustaining Artistic Excellence: By securing this new space and expanding our operations, we are ensuring the longevity of Good Theater. This move will solidify our place in Portland’s cultural scene and allow us to continue producing high-quality theatre for years to come.
Join the Founders Circle!
For gifts of $20,000 and above
As a member of the Founders Circle, your support will be permanently honored in our new theater. Benefits of this exclusive recognition level include:
Plaque Dedication: A personalized plaque will be prominently displayed in the theater, commemorating all Founders Circle donors' contributions and ensuring your support is a lasting part of our new home.
Program Recognition: Your name will be listed in all our season programs, acknowledging your pivotal role in our new chapter.
Exclusive Preview Event: Receive an invitation to an exclusive preview event before the official opening of the theater. This intimate gathering will offer you a first look at the renovated space and a special performance.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Enjoy a personalized behind-the-scenes tour of the theater, guided by our Executive Director and Artistic Director. Discover the transformation process and see firsthand how your donation has made a difference.
Curtain Speech Shout Out: Each Founders Circle member will have an exclusive Curtain Speech shout-out during select shows in the Good Theater season.
Annual Appreciation Event: Join us for an annual appreciation event where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other Founders Circle members, enjoy special performances, and celebrate the impact of your generosity.
Special Acknowledgment: Receive a special acknowledgement on our website, recognizing your vital contribution to the theater’s success.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding donations or booking Stevens Square Theater:
207-835-0895