The future of circus theatre is here
Your donation keeps the performing arts alive in San Francisco, creates a pathway for the next generation of artists, and ensures accessibility for people of all economic levels to see our work.
Our Work
People’s Circus Theatre creates high-quality performances, employs local artists, develops the next generation of performers, and produces shows that are highly accessible for diverse audiences. We cannot do it without your support.
Your contribution provides crucial underwriting for People's Circus Theatre’s goals for our 2025/26 Season:
Develop a new production based on the life and work of sculptor Camille Claudel
Produce our third consecutive year of our original holiday show, Reindeer Games
Launch the Youth All Star project: an intensive summer training program bringing together exceptional youth artists from around the Bay Area and culminating in an original circus theatre production
Continue reaching diverse audiences by offering free and pay-what-you-can tickets
Provide a home for Bay Area artists to train, create, connect, and earn a fair wage
Ways to give
Make a recurring monthly donation through our Patreon.
Make a one time donation on our Go Fund Me.
Make a tax-deductible contribution by check through our fiscal sponsor.
Mutually Assured Productions
Attn: Andrew Wood
For: People's Circus Theatre
1471 Guerrero Street Suite 3
San Francisco, CA 94110-4371
Our fundraising goal:
$30,000
Levels & thank you gifts
| DONATION | LEVEL | YOUR $ PAYS FOR | OUR GIFT TO YOU |
| $10,000 | Angel | Venue Fees for 1 Production | 2 season tickets |
| $5000-$9999 | Founder | Insurance Fees for 1 Year | 1 season ticket |
| $1000-$4999 | Benefactor | 1 Performer’s Fees for 1 Production | PCT Sweatshirt |
| $500-$999 | Sustainer | Choreographer for 1 Production | PCT Shirt |
| $250-$499 | Patron | Photographer for 1 Production | 1 Ticket to PCT Show |
| $100-$249 | Citizen | Postcards for 1 Production | PCT Sticker |
| $50-$99 | Community | Costume 1 Performer | |
| Under $50 | Friend | Subsidize 1 discounted EBT ticket |
Key accomplishments
Key accomplishments from our 2024/25 Season:
3 Show Season reaching over 2,000 audience members: The Nightingale work-in-progress, Reindeer Games (2nd year), The Nightingale world premiere.
Engaged 40+ artists, paying over $100,000 in compensation to artists.
Provided over 200 hours of free training for emerging and professional artists.
Mentored over 10 youth artists, including 2 who are now enrolled at the prestigious Ecole Nationale de Cirque in Montreal.