Build The Shed 2026

Chickenshed NYC is an inclusive children and youth theatre company creating spaces where every child is welcomed, seen, heard, and valued.

Through early years programs, community and resident workshops and performances we use theatre to break down barriers, build confidence and create community, with impact that extends to both the young people we serve and the audiences who experience our work.

Why Your Support Matters

Program fees alone do not cover the true cost of delivering high-quality, inclusive theatre. Philanthropic support allows us to:

• Remove physical, social, and cultural barriers to participation
• Ensure diverse voices and stories are represented onstage
• Use theatre as a tool for empathy, connection, and social understanding
• Support children and teens to grow in confidence, creativity, and teamwork

Your gift directly impacts the children, families, and audiences who experience Chickenshed NYC each year.

Ways to Make an Impact

Every contribution, of any size, helps strengthen our community:

• Swap a take-out coffee for a small monthly donation.
• Multiply your gift through a company matching-gift program.
• Give in-kind support (printing, equipment, snacks, or water).
• Make a one-time donation through our secure online donation link or sending a check payable to: American Friends of Chickenshed, 1441 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

The Impact of Your Giving

With your support, we can continue to:

• Empower children and teens to express themselves and be seen.
• Build inclusive communities that bring people together across difference.
• Inspire empathy, kindness, and confidence, on and off stage

By investing in Chickenshed NYC, you are helping create a more inclusive, vibrant, and equitable arts community, one where everyone has a seat at the table and a voice on the stage.

If you have any questions, please contact our General Manager, Elliot Fishman i

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We hope you will consider being part of our philanthropic community.