We are looking for 200 people to commit to donating $20 each month in honor of our 20th season

$20,000 for 20 years
Capital Campaign

The Stage Oconee originated in 2006 performing one Christmas show each year with the goal of creating a family-oriented community theatre program in the Greater Athens Area. In the last 20 years, we have grown into 12 productions each year that encompass all ages and abilities.  Our 2026-2027 season is a celebration of all that we have accomplished in our first 20 years and an exciting look forward to the continued growth of our theatre community.  

3% Cover the Fee

Immediate needs:

AED machine for cardiac emergencies

Updated and additional stage lighting 

New stage speakers and monitors

New fire-safe stage curtains

Dream items:

A paved parking lot

Expansions of our stage wings

Additional onsite storage for our props, costumes, and sets.

Why give?

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    Scholarships

    Theatre should be accessible to everyone! Through our Cathy Warren Scholarship Fund, we proudly provide tuition and costume fee assistance to ensure that financial circumstances never stand in the way of participating in the joy of theatre. 

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    Support A Cause You Love

    Your generosity helps bring stories to life and keeps the magic of theatre thriving in our community. Every gift makes it possible for us to provide accessible, inspiring, and meaningful theatrical experiences that spark creativity, foster connection, and create lasting memories for audiences of all ages. Thank you for being part of The Stage’s story!

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    Production Excellence

    Every production is an opportunity to create something memorable for our community. As the costs of publishing rights, sets, costumes, and props continue to rise, your support helps us continue to produce the high-quality productions our audiences and performers have come to love and expect. With each show costing between $10k and $20k to bring to the stage, every donation plays a vital role in providing the foundations that fuel creativity in our community!

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    Growth and Updates

    Help us light the stage for the future! We are raising funds to upgrade our theatre lighting system!  Some of our current equipment has served us for over a decade, shining light on so many wonderful memories. A complete lighting upgrade will cost approximately $15k and will help us continue creating unforgettable performances for years to come. Every contribution brings us one step closer to a brighter stage!

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    Keeping the Doors Open

    Your support helps sustain the day-to-day operations that keep our theatre thriving! While tuition and ticket sales provide important support, they don't cover the full cost of bringing quality theatre to our community. From rent and utilities to insurance and other essential expenses, every contribution, no matter the size, helps ensure we can continue inspiring audiences, nurturing talent, and creating a place where everyone belongs. Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference.

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    People

    Behind every performance is a dedicated team whose passion, talent, and countless hours make the magic of theatre possible. Your generosity helps us provide stipends to the directors, designers, choreographers, and other creative team members who invest so much of themselves in creating exceptional experiences for our performers and audiences alike. Your support allows us to recognize and celebrate their invaluable contributions while continuing to bring outstanding productions to our community.

What People Are Saying

“The Stage Oconee is such a special place! Our kids love participating in the classes and camps, and we have found such a wonderful community and friends thru this theatre!”

— Heather Clark

“We couldn’t be happier with The Stage Oconee! My two boys feel genuinely valued, encouraged, and supported by the amazing staff. Everyone is so kind and welcoming, and it’s clear how much they care about each child. Thank you for creating such a positive, joyful environment. We are so grateful to have found you! What a gem!

— Marisa Chavez

Make a Donation

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.
Your support of us fuels creativity, confidence, and community!

3% Cover the Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! We are 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation. All donations are tax-deductible.

  • This money truly helps us to provide quality theatre for our community.  From set pieces to lighting to scholarships, this money will benefit our actors, creative teams, technical teams, and more.  Putting together one musical production can cost us over $10,000, and we try to do ten to twelve productions each year.  While ticket sales can help us with some of our expenses, it rarely covers it all.  Your donation will help us more than you know.

  • Absolutely! We need volunteers of all kinds.
    Creative - Directors, Music Directors, Choreographers
    Technical - Stage Managers, Lighting Design, Sound Design
    Production - Set Designers, Painters, Prop Coordinators, Costumers, Makeup Artists, Photographers
    Backstage - Crew, Stoplight Op, Music Tech, Kid Wranglers
    Front of House - Box Office, Concessions, House Manager, Ushers, Parking Attendants, Merchandise

    and more…
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  • Yes! We love your stuff! We’ll take your old costumes, set pieces, and paint. We love bartering and offering advertising for your skills and services. We have an Amazon Wish list for every day items that we need. We also have a Dream List for bigger ticket items

  • We would be honored! We can include your loved one’s name in our playbill to help keep their memory alive!