Programs and Outreach
The success of the Hippodrome has been made possible by strong support from our community. Please join us as a Member to ensure the continued development of the theatre’s inspirational programs.

Throughout the past 34 years, the theatre’s Mainstage has produced over 300 plays including 100 World, American and Southeastern premieres. The Hippodrome Mainstage has served over 1.5 million audience members.

The Hipp Cinema has presented first run films for over a half million audience members. The Hipp’s award winning education and outreach programs include: Hippodrome Improvisational Teen Theatre and HITT International–internationally acclaimed prevention programs, Spring and Summer Spectacular– acting camps for young actors, the Intern Program, the Senior Playwright Festival, One City One Story, the Access Program and Theatre for Deaf Audiences-exposing diverse audiences to the arts. Education and outreach programs have inspired 2.5 million people.

With your support, the Hippodrome will continue to have an extraordinary impact on our community by presenting public programming 340 days each year serving 200,000 people annually. Please join us by becoming a Member today.

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35 Years of Artistic Excellence

Join us for a celebration of the Hippodrome’s 35th Anniversary Season by becoming a Hippodrome Member. You will receive a Membership card for perks and discounts at many of Gainesville’s finest establishments for your tax deductible donation of $100 or more. For each level of donation, additional benefits are offered. The more you give, the more you get! We look forward to welcoming you as a Member of the Hippodrome Theatre.


Membership Card Benefits
Your Membership Card provides benefits at these fine establishments:
  • Emiliano's
  • Amelia’s
  • Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co.
  • Liquid Ginger
  • Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
  • Tapas 12
  • Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
  • Élan Hair Studio
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • Wine and Cheese Gallery
  • and many more!
Membership Levels and Benefits

With our progressive levels of donation, member benefits increase providing you more of the Theatre experience:

Stage Legends $2000 - $2500
  • VIP opening night party with guest artists and director
  • Name on display board in 2nd Floor Lobby

Producers $1500 - $1999
  • Meet and Greet with actors and directors
  • Backstage Tour with an artist

Directors $1000 - $1499
  • Invitation to Dress Rehearsal
  • Invitation to Special Events

Leading Roles $500 - $1000
  • Invitation to a Rehearsal

Supporting Roles $100 - $499
  • Hippodrome Membership Benefits Card
  • Hippodrome Logo Loaded Gift Tote

Ensemble $50 - $99
  • Subscription to Theatre Online Publication
  • Recognition in Playbill

*Levels above Ensemble include benefits of all lower levels
Photos by Michael Eaddy
Top to bottom, left to right: Jennifer Anderson, Rachel Anton, Kelly Atkins, Mackenzie Curran, Lauren Hathaway, Gregg Jones, Rusty Salling, Nell Paige

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Wednesday, May 14
Persepolis
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Thursday, May 15
Persepolis
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Friday, May 16
Then She Found Me
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Saturday, May 17
Then She Found Me
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Sunday, May 18
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