Fundraising Goal: $15,000

$11,740 raised from 52 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Delaware Theatre Company

Organization Mission:

The mission of Delaware Theatre Company is to create theatre of the highest professional quality in Delaware and thereby enrich the vitality of the area through artistic programming, education, and community service. At its heart, theatre is community. By telling our stories, by shining a light on our shared experiences, theatre strengthens the bonds between us. Connects us. That's what community is about – and that's what we're about. Delaware Theatre Company has been connecting people for more than 45 years.

Meet Jolly Roger.

He doesn’t appear on stage or in the playbill, but he’s essential to every production at Delaware Theatre Company.

For years, our cargo van–affectionately known as Jolly Roger–has transported scenery, props, costumes, and equipment that bring our shows and education programming to life. From load-ins and strike to student matinees and community partnerships, he keeps our shows moving. 

But Jolly Roger is aging. Repairs are becoming more frequent. Reliability is less certain. And every unexpected issue pulls time and resources away from the art on our stage and the students we serve.

During DoMore24, DTC is raising $15,000 towards replacing Jolly Roger with a reliable new cargo van. This investment will reduce ongoing maintenance costs, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the infrastructure that supports every performance and program.

Replacing the van in full is our long-term goal. This initial campaign is a critical step forward. 

If you believe in the power of live theatre to connect, inspire, and educate, this is a practical and meaningful way to make an impact. Join us in solving this behind-the-scenes challenge and help keep DTC moving forward, both on stage and off.

How Your Gift Moves Us Forward

$50 – Fuel the Journey
Help us cover fuel costs for transporting sets, props, and equipment to and from performances and community events.

$100 – Keep Us Rolling
Supports routine maintenance that keeps productions on schedule and prevents costly delays.

$250 – Load In, Stress Free
Helps us offset repair and upkeep expenses so our production team can focus on creating theatre.

$500 – Power the Programs
Supports the transportation of materials for student matinees, education programs, and community partnerships.

$1,000 – Secure the Cargo
Helps ensure DTC can safely transport sets, costumes, and education materials as we replace Jolly Roger.

$2,500+ – Lead the Way
Accelerates our progress toward retiring Jolly Roger and putting dependable wheels under every production and program.


About Delaware Theatre Company

In 1979, Delaware Theatre Company found its first home the moment founding Artistic Director Cleveland Morris set eyes on an abandoned firehouse at Third and French Streets.
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With minor renovations funded by the city, individual donors and sweat equity, the company was ready to put on a show. The fare wasn’t intended to be a grab bag of “something for everyone,” but rather an attempt to show that theatre—an ancient, powerful art form—was capable of touching every human emotion.
 
In 1985, the City of Wilmington asked Delaware Theatre Company to relocate, and with the successful completion of Delaware Theatre Company’s first capital campaign,  led by Board Chairman Charles F. Richards, Jr., it became the first arts and culture organization on the Riverfront.

While always an important pillar of Delaware Theatre Company’s programming, in 1991 the Education Department was created, with Charlie Conway at the helm. Over the next 25 years, Conway and his team created ensemble-based programs that have grown into numerous offerings, touching multiple populations in various locations in the community—from prisons to nursing homes to schools.

Since 1979, the theatre has produced 226 mainstage productions, seen by more than one million patrons, and has impacted over 100,000 people through its Education and Community Engagement programs.

Organization Details

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Name:
Delaware Theatre Company

EIN: 51-0229918

Street Address:
200 Water Street

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

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Website:
https://www.delawaretheatre.org/

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Arts & Culture, Education, DDOA Grantee

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