How much do Theatre Guild Members pay for ads in the playbill?
Theatre Guild Members can place student recognition ads starting $25 for a quarter page going to up $50 for a half page and $75 for a full page ad. Use this link to
What sizes are the ads?
Full page 5" x 8"
Half page horizontal 5" x 4"
Quarter page 2.5" x 4"
Do Theatre Guild Members get a discounted rate?
Yes! Member ads are less expensive than Corporate ads. Theatre Guild members with a Basic membership can purchase individual ads in various sizes at the discounted member rate. Membership has its benefits because student recognition ads are half the price of standard corporate ads. Use this link to purchase an ad using the 2026-2027 Theatre Guild Member Playbill Ad Purchase Form.
What are the Sustaining Membership Ad Benefits?
Staring with the $75 Copper level membership, sustaining membership benefits include one or more full page Playbill ads. When you email your ad to the Playbill Design Team, you just let them know which show you are placing an ad for and that you want to use your membership benefit.
Copper 1 full page ad per year
Silver 2 full page ads per year
Gold 3 full page ads per year
Topaz 4 full page ads per year
Platinum 5 full page ads per year
Diamond 6 full page ads per year
Additional Member Benefits
All levels of Theatre Guild members have the option of using a volunteer Playbill Designer to help them create their advertisements. You can email the text of the ad and any photos to the Playbill Design Team with your receipt or your request to use a Membership Benefit Ad. You should receive email confirmation prior to the Playbill ad deadline.
Where can I find examples of previous student recognition ads?
Check out the online version of the playbill from 10 Minute Plays Festival (Dec 2022)
Sponsors
The Theatre Guild appreciates the support from our 2025-26 Playbill Sponsors.