Upstream Theater

Behind every production at Upstream Theater is a community of artists giving their hearts, time, talent, and imagination to create something unforgettable.

Actors.
Designers.
Stage managers.
Directors.
Musicians.
Technicians.
Playwrights.
Dreamers.

Since our very first production, Upstream has remained committed to professionalism, operating under full Actors’ Equity contracts to ensure safe working conditions, regulated wages, and professional standards for the artists who bring these stories to life.

As one of the few theatre companies in the region consistently committed to Equity contracts, Upstream believes professional artists deserve professional opportunities right here in St. Louis.

We want to continue working with talented local Equity actors while also encouraging and inspiring the next generation of performers to take that leap into professional union work. But continuing to grow and sustain our Equity roster takes community support.

When you support Upstream on Give STL Day, you are directly investing in local artists, fair working conditions, professional wages, and the future of ambitious theatre in St. Louis.

You are helping create a city where artists do not have to leave in order to pursue meaningful, professional theatrical work.

Art changes people.
People change cities.

Donate here (link in bio):
https://www.givestlday.org/organization/upstreamtheater?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

What if St. Louis had a permanent home for daring international theatre?

For 21 seasons, Upstream Theater has produced bold work that challenges audiences, sparks conversation, and brings global stories to our city through fifty-four productions and thirty-six U.S. premieres.

Now we’re dreaming beyond a single production.

In the upcoming years, our goal is to build towards a future where Upstream has a space of its very own. A creative home for year-round programming, local artists, community events, and fearless storytelling.

This Give STL Day, you’re not just donating to a theatre company.

You’re investing in the cultural future of St. Louis.

Every gift tells us:
✨ Keep going.
✨ Keep creating.
✨ Keep bringing the world to our stage.

If you believe ambitious art deserves a permanent place in this city, we invite you to help us build it.

Donate here (link in bio):
https://www.givestlday.org/organization/upstreamtheater?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio