Membership
Join more than 2,500 members and support the Pillow’s mission.
Membership supports everything you love about Jacob’s Pillow. You help the Pillow present outstanding dance artists from around the world, provide training and support to talented dancers at The School, maintain our Landmark site, and create free community programs that engage people of all ages and backgrounds with dance.
UPDATE: In recognition of the profound impact of this global crisis, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Jacob’s Pillow Festival 2020 for the safety of our staff, artists, audiences, community partners, friends, and the dance community. Click here to read more. If you have any immediate questions not answered by our website, please email us at [email protected].
Depending on your level, membership gives you access to:
- Pillow Lab showings where you can witness the creative process and watch artists make new discoveries in their work
- Early ticketing at the Fan level and above ($50+)
- 10% ticket discount at the Friend level and above ($100+)
- Access to our exclusive Members-only portal
- Admission to all Cast Parties at the Benefactor level and above
- Priority parking passes at the Partners’ Circle level and above
- Invitations to Member-exclusive events
- Discounts in the Pillow Store
Every single gift matters, so choose the level that is right for you! Membership gifts are 100% tax-deductible. Explore the full list of benefits, then join as a new member, renew your current membership, or upgrade to a higher level. Sustaining members support the Pillow year-round through easy, automatic monthly or quarterly gifts.
Get First Access
Secure your seats to the most popular shows before they sell out. Members at the Friend level and above receive 10% off tickets at both theaters, all season long.
Ordering online is easy; all discounts are applied automatically via your online portal. If you opt to purchase 5+ productions online, you’ll be given the best seats available. If you prefer to choose your seats, call or visit the Box Office (413.243.0745) between February 10 and June 19, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
The 10% Members-only discount can be combined with the 5+ productions discount, but not with a student/senior/military discount. Discount is not available for special events.
Gift a Membership
Make a membership donation by mail
Make a membership donation by phone:
Email the Development office at [email protected], to set-up a time.
Select a Membership
Benefits
Fan$50+
- Early subscription package and ticket ordering; before the general public. Invitations to free Members-only events
- Membership pin and Pillow hand fan. 10% Store discount on Pillow logo items. Jacob's Pillow bumper sticker for first-time Members.
Friend$100+
- Early subscription package and ticket ordering; before the general public. Invitations to free Members-only events
- Membership pin and Pillow hand fan. 10% Store discount on Pillow logo items. Jacob's Pillow bumper sticker for first-time Members.
- Access to special ticket discounts available all year long
Contributor $250+
- Early subscription package and ticket ordering; before the general public. Invitations to free Members-only events
- Membership pin and Pillow hand fan. 10% Store discount on Pillow logo items. Jacob's Pillow bumper sticker for first-time Members.
- Access to special ticket discounts available all year long
- Recognition in the Festival Program Book. Exclusive Members-only item from the Store and the Annual Festival Poster
- Admission to one Saturday evening Cast Party with artists and donors
Supporter$500+
- Early subscription package and ticket ordering; before the general public. Invitations to free Members-only events
- Membership pin and Pillow hand fan. 10% Store discount on Pillow logo items. Jacob's Pillow bumper sticker for first-time Members.
- Access to special ticket discounts available all year long
- Recognition in the Festival Program Book. Exclusive Members-only item from the Store and the Annual Festival Poster
- Admission to one Saturday evening Cast Party with artists and donors
- Invitations to intimate In Process Series showings and admission to two Saturday evening Cast Parties with artists and donors
Benefactor$1,000+
- Early subscription package and ticket ordering; before the general public. Invitations to free Members-only events
- Membership pin and Pillow hand fan. 10% Store discount on Pillow logo items. Jacob's Pillow bumper sticker for first-time Members.
- Access to special ticket discounts available all year long
- Recognition in the Festival Program Book. Exclusive Members-only item from the Store and the Annual Festival Poster
- Admission to one Saturday evening Cast Party with artists and donors
- Invitations to intimate In Process Series showings and admission to two Saturday evening Cast Parties with artists and donors
- Admission to all Saturday evening Cast Parties with artists and donors.
Personal guided tour of the historic grounds and Archives
Personal guided tour of the historic grounds and Archives
Select A Ted Shawn Circle Level
Benefits
Partners' Circle $2,000+
- Priority parking pass
- Early ticket ordering before Benefactor, Supporter, Contributor, and Friends
- Waived exchange fees up until 48 hours prior to a performance
- Direct phone access to the Ted Shawn Circle Concierge for great seats all summer long
- Invitations to Ted Shawn Circle events, plus our annual Director's Reception
Presenters' Circle $5,000+
- Priority parking pass
- Early ticket ordering before Benefactor, Supporter, Contributor, and Friends
- Waived exchange fees up until 48 hours prior to a performance
- Direct phone access to the Ted Shawn Circle Concierge for great seats all summer long
- Invitations to Ted Shawn Circle events, plus our annual Director's Reception
- Invitations to observe rehearsals or classes for select Festival artists
- Opportunity to designate your gift to underwrite one of the following:
- An Inside/Out performance, offered to the public at no cost
- Sponsor The School at Jacob’s Pillow and be matched with a student
- An Inside/Out performance, offered to the public at no cost
- Sponsor The School at Jacob’s Pillow and be matched with a student
Select a Visionary Leader Level
Benefits
Producers' Circle $10,000+
- Earliest subscription and ticket ordering, before all other Member levels and waived ordering fee on all ticket purchases. Prominent outdoor recognition throughout the Festival. Festival poster, hand-signed by Festival artists.
- Opportunity to sponsor an opening night performance in the Doris Duke Theatre including a post-performance champagne toast with the company
Directors' Circle $25,000+
- Earliest subscription and ticket ordering, before all other Member levels and waived ordering fee on all ticket purchases. Prominent outdoor recognition throughout the Festival. Festival poster, hand-signed by Festival artists.
- Opportunity to sponsor an opening night performance in the Doris Duke Theatre including a post-performance champagne toast with the company
- Backstage tour and opportunity to meet a Festival artist.
- Opportunity to sponsor a Cast Party or designate your gift toward a Pillow program of your choice
- Opportunity to sponsor an opening night performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre including a post-performance champagne toast with the company