As we approach the holiday season and the end of 2009, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for being a part of The Drama League this year. We deeply appreciate your support, and are planning a marvelous calendar of events and opportunities for 2010.

During this month, you may be considering the significant tax benefits available to you when contributing to not-for-profit organizations. We hope you’ll include The Drama League in your plans; in addition to helping yourself and your community, your 100% tax-deductible gift can change the lives of thousands of young people benefiting from our educational programs.

As you are probably aware, the financial downturn has had an unprecedented effect on the arts nationwide. Government programs and corporate foundations have also dramatically reduced their support for arts and culture. At The Drama League, we have met these challenges by reducing expenses AND increasing membership benefits at every level, providing more value and increased opportunities for everyone who loves the theatre.

Membership dollars, however, only cover 50% of our operating expenses. Simply put: to maintain our services to theatergoers and artists, we need your help. We know you recognize the tremendous value theatre has in our lives. A tax-deductible gift is not only a terrific way to show your support, but will immediately impact a young artist’s life.

There are many ways to reap the benefits:

- upgrade your membership, garnering additional benefits, free months, and tax benefits;

- give tax-deductible Drama League memberships as holiday gifts to friends, family, co-workers, or colleagues;

- make a 100% deductible gift to The Drama League’s educational initiatives

To make a year-end gift, you can use the reply envelope, visit our Ensure The Future Center at www.dramaleague.org, or call (212) 244-9494 x25. From all of us and the thousands who will benefit from your generosity, thank you for your support.

With warm regards,

Jano Herbosch Gabriel Shanks

President Executive Director

P.S. – Great news! An anonymous donor has made an extraordinary pledge — to match all gifts made through December 31, 2009, up to $25,000! Won’t you help us meet this goal and double your gift? Remember, this pledge ends December 31, so don’t delay