St Mark's Players
a non-profit participatory theatre company performing on Capitol Hill within
St. Marks Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Welcome to the
2026 Fundraising Campaign
"We want to make sure that for every cast and crew that performs with the St. Mark's Players, that they have the confidence and certainty to know they will have the right tooling and systems to support their sound design."
Margaret Chapman,
President of the St. Mark’s Players’ Executive Board
The Purpose
While our passion is boundless, our current sound system is not. We are struggling with outdated architecture that impacts every production, leading to unreliable and uneven sound during critical moments. This uncertainty is a major hurdle for our talented casts and production teams, who deserve to focus on their craft, not technical glitches.
The Goal
We have a clear, tangible goal: a new, professional-grade sound system, including new digital wireless microphones. This upgrade will provide the tooling necessary for clear and reliable sound design for every single show. The total cost of the equipment and installation is approximately $10,290.83. Our slightly higher fundraising goal of $12,000 ensures we cover platform fees and any unforeseen installation costs. We have an immediate goal to raise $3,500 by January 30, 2026, so that we can begin sourcing equipment in time for our Spring 2026 musical, Spring Awakening!
How You Can Help
Any donation is a meaningful step towards providing confidence and certainty to future cast members and crews.
Here’s how specific donation amounts can make a tangible impact:
Donation Amount Impact
$50 Covers 25 feet of professional antenna cable
$100 Helps cover the cost of a mounting flange
$500 A new directional antenna
$2,199 Funds an entire Quad Receiver rack unit
If you are ready to jump in, just click the yellow "Donate" button on this page to join us on this exciting new chapter for the St. Mark's Players! If you prefer to make a contribution by check or cash, simply email us at info@stmarksplayers.org with the subject line “SMP - 2026 Fundraising Contribution” to coordinate delivery of your contribution. We thank you in advance for your commitment to the St. Mark’s Players and our future productions!
Opportunities to Support St Mark's Players
There are lots of ways you can get involved with the Players to help bring our shows to life!
Just visit our Get Involved page to learn more!
Want to collaborate with us on a special or strategic event? We are always looking for new ways to engage and work with the community, and would love to hear from you! Just email us at info@stmarksplayers.org and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
And finally, we thank you in advance for your generous contributions to help fund our company! If you are interested in donating, please click or scan below:
