Each year since the inception of WAM Theatre in 2010, as part of our arts and activism mission, WAM has chosen an organization(s) to donate a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales from its main stage production. Even at the height of the pandemic when productions moved online we remained committed to fulfilling this key element of our mission.

Over the years WAM has connected with 25 organizations and donated over $85,000. We’ve focused primarily on supporting Berkshires-based organizations, but when the fit with the play is right have also partnered with national and even international organizations — such as the Mother of Peace Orphanage in South Africa and Edna Adan Hospital in Somaliland. Each year this commitment to giving back grows stronger and evolves.

WAM has a committee that decides on the recipient that is made up of WAM staff, board members, artists, volunteers and donors. In the fall of 2021, the committee released this blog to share the evolution around what philanthropic activism looks like at WAM.

Below you will find all our past recipients.