One of the core values of the New Prospect Theatre is theatrical accessibility. We have been fortunate to provide our 50/50 program to young artists and developing theatre companies across Whatcom County. This program allows companies and artists to book our space for performances and productions at a reduced rate, with no money upfront and no guarantee. At the end of the production NPT takes home 50% of the ticket sales and the artists take home 50%. It has been a joy to be the home of such an uplifting program and we need your help to keep it going! This year due to rising costs we have had to limit the number of 50/50 productions on our calendar and without support this program is in danger of ending. We are looking to raise $15,000 to maintain and grow our 50/50 program. With your support we plan to continue offering the 50/50 rate, while also opening up season opportunities where we provide not only space, but the production rights. We hope this expansion will allow low-income and early-career directors and producers to get their start. 

Previous 50/50 Productions:

To Whom It May Concern, 36 Questions, Molly’s Comedy Cabarets, Mary’s Wedding, The Blazing World, Twisted Short Tales, You Didn’t Hear This From Me, The Catastrophists, O Pole, Witches Skirt, Little Lemon Productions: Miscast For a Cause, The Lightning Thief, Sea Man, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Unsubdued, The Shark Is Broken, A Very Queer Ballet, Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde, Pheobe in Winter, Watch Out for Flying Chairs, Little Lemon Productions: Christmas Extravaganza, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, Little Lemon’s Got Talent, Agnes of God.

Previous 50/50 Company Partners:

Kestral Productions, Flooded Productions, Bellingham Theatre Guild, Little Lemon Productions, Rhododendron Productions, Firefly Productions, Story Hour, To Whom it May Concern, Unsubdued Theatre Collective, O Pole, Rhythm Belles, A Very Queer Ballet, Unorthodox Players, ParrotFish Productions, and numerous WWU student productions and projects. 

Those who donate $500 or more will receive seasons tickets to all 50/50 productions in 2027.

Help us keep art accessible!