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Three Rivers Music Theatre engages, inspires, entertains, and challenges audiences through intentional and impactful programing in a diverse, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
For the first time in our history, we did not reach our year-end fundraising goal. As an infant nonprofit, surviving post-pandemic has been incredibly difficult—and this year is proving no different. With the future of nonprofit arts funding more uncertain than ever under the current administration, the need for community support is even more urgent. Organizations like TRMT—founded on diversity, equity, access, and anti-racism—are at particular risk. We must take action now to ensure our survival. No nonprofit performing arts organization could survive on ticket sales alone. We rely on our community to keep theatre alive in Fort Wayne. If TRMT has impacted you, please consider donating today. Every dollar makes a difference!
2025-2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
IMMEDIATE NEEDS:
In times of uncertainty, individual support has never been more vital. As funding for the arts becomes increasingly precarious, your donation helps ensure that bold, inclusive, and transformative theatre continues to thrive in our community. Every gift, no matter the size, directly empowers artists, uplifts diverse voices, and keeps the creative spirit alive for future generations. Thank you for standing with us.
OPERATING COSTS:
Monthly Rent & Utilities
Additional Staffing
Janitorial Services and Trash Collection
Production Costs - Royalties, Scenic, Costumes, Lighting, etc.
As we continue moving into our new home in the Wells Street Corridor, we have a few items that we need your help with! We’ve secured the funding for the entire build-out of the space— new walls, new HVAC system, plumbing, flooring, lighting, paint, etc. We have a couple projects remaining that we can finish with your support!
QUEER LIBRARY:
As books and resources are being banned nationwide, we would like to build a Queer Library in our space that would be accessible to anyone in the community. With your help, we’ve been able to purchase bookcases and a small starter library! We would love to fill these shelves with Queer literature and resources! ESTIMATED COSTS • $3,000 for books and resources.
COSTUME SHOP & LAUNDRY ROOM:
We are so excited to share that our new space is equipped with an on-site costume shop! We just need a few pieces to finish out the space. With your help, we’ve secured a new washer and dryer! We would love to finish out our costume shop with a few critical pieces. ESTIMATED COSTS • $600 for a cutting table, $500 for a heavy-duty sewing machine & supplies, $300 for a commercial garment steamer, and $500 for storage bins & shelving.
CLASSROOM/CONFERENCE ROOM:
Another huge benefit is our new classroom and conference room work space! We would love to equip it with technology and resources to set our students up for success. With your help, we were able to purchase a new smart TV and bookshelves! We would love to finish out our classroom space with a few final pieces. ESTIMATED COSTS: $300 for a large white board, $1,500 for modular conference tables and chairs, and $5,000 for two iMac computers loaded with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, Finale Music Notation, and other photo/video/sound editing software that will help our students with digital submissions for college auditions among other creative projects.
THREE RIVERS MUSIC THEATRE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Donations in any amount are very appreciated and help offset general operating expenses.
CHECKS MAY BE MAILED TO:
Three Rivers Music Theatre
416 W 4th Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Please note if you would like your contribution to be in memory or in honor of someone special.
Individual gifts of $50 or more are recognized for the 12-month period following the date of the donation. Any recent donations of $100 or more will be listed in the first program following your donation. Grants and Sponsorships are recognized by season.