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As the largest theatre in Central Virginia, your support is vital to our mission to entertain, challenge, and uplift our communities through the power of live theatre. Virginia Rep performs for over 45,000 theatre lovers annually, but ticket sales only comprise 55% of our budget.
Your tax-deductible gift supports homegrown, professional theatre, employing over 200 performers, designers, musicians, technicians, carpenters, and artists each year – 90% of whom are local to Richmond. Contributions fuel our youth education programs, community engagement efforts, and accessibility programs like our work with Title I schools, Community Ticket Grants, and Pay-What-You-Will Nights.
What Your Gift Can Do
$5,000 One pit musician for one production
$2,500 Puppets for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
$1,000 Paint needed for a large production like Waitress
$500 Summer Camp Scholarship for a local teen
$250 Buys 1 new microphone—we need 8-22 new mics each production!
$100 3D printer supplies for custom props
Virginia Rep is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. FEIN 51-0159357. We are committed to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and transparency. Our audited financial statements are available on our Financials page.
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Donate By Check
Please make checks payable to “Virginia Repertory Theatre” and mail to:
Virginia Repertory Theatre
Attn: Development Office
114 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Donate By Phone
Please call Kiffy Werkheiser in the development office at (804) 783-1688 ext. 1238.
Gifts of Stock
A tax-smart way to support the magic of live theatre. Please share the information below with your broker:
Investment Company: Davenport & Company
Broker: J. Read Branch, Jr.
Phone: 780-2000
DTC #: 0443
Account Number: DA4004796
United Way / CFC / CVC
Workplace giving benefits your team, your organization, and your community.
United Way Campaigns: TAX ID 51-0159357
Combined Federal Campaign / CFC #: 25201
Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign / CVC #: 3703
Corporate Matching Gifts
Notify us that your employer will match your gift when you donate through our ticketing website. Or, include your employer’s matching gift paperwork when you mail your gift. Contact your human resources department for more information.
Make a Gift in Your Will
Deepen your connection and your impact through a bequest. You can accomplish this through one simple sentence in your estate plans. For example, “I give the Virginia Repertory Theatre, 114 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, Tax ID:51-0159357, (____ % of the residue of my estate) or ($___________ ) to be used by the Virginia Repertory Theatre wherever the needs and opportunities are greatest.
We encourage you to seek the advice of your financial or legal advisors. Please let our staff know your plans so that we can ensure your gift is used as intended. To discuss your estate plans please contact Kiffy Werkheiser, Director of Development by calling(804) 783-1688 ext. 1238 or emailing kwerkheiser@virginiarep.org.
Play a leading role in bringing the magic of live theatre to Central Virginia!
Our work is made possible by the generosity of many government, foundation and corporate supporters. Through these partnerships, we can maintain a standard of artistic excellence while providing greater access to all. We are grateful for the generous support of the partners listed here.
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Show Sponsorships
Support the arts community while enjoying unique, engaging recognition opportunities for productions at the November Theatre in Richmond’s Arts District and the historic Hanover Tavern.
Contact:
Kiffy Werkheiser | kwerkheiser@virginiarep.org
Director of Development
804-783-1688 x 1238
Gala Sponsorships
A Night with Virginia Rep will invite supporters, partners, and advocates to experience an evening of all the Rep has to offer. On January 31, 2026 at the historic Hippodrome Theatre in Richmond, guests will enjoy a night full of philanthropy, theatrical vignettes, and surprises around every corner (or curtain!)
Contact:
Corey Simpson Booker | coreysimpson@gmail.com
Gala Committee Chair & Board Member
Kiffy Werkheiser | kwerkheiser@virginiarep.org
Director of Development
804-783-1688 x 1238
Company Night Out
Your night on the town! Boost team morale with a night out at the November Theatre, offering a full bar for pre-show drinks. Restaurants in walking distance for pre/post-show libations.
- Perks for groups of 10 or more
- Group discounts of up to 25%
- Personalized service from our Group Sales Manager to handle your specific needs
- Get the best seats at the best price before they go on sale to the public
- Easy payment plans and schedules
Contact:
Kylee Márquez-Downie | kmarquez@virginiarep.org
Group Sales Manager
804-783-1688 x1118
2026 Gala: A Night with Virginia Rep
Save the Date! Saturday, January 31, 2026 at The Hippodrome Theatre.
Recent Gifts
Thank you to our generous supporters and sponsors who bring our stages to life!
Kiffy Werkheiser
Director of Development
(804) 783-1688 ext. 1238
kwerkheiser@virginiarep.org
Brandon LaReau, PhD
Development Associate
(804) 783-1688 ext. 1263
blareau@virginiarep.org
Meet the Team
Kiffy Werkheiser
Kiffy joined Virginia Rep as Director of Development in August 2024. She is a high energy philanthropy professional with a record of driving impactful change for nonprofit organizations in Central Virginia. A native of Hopewell, Virginia, some of her previous roles include Director of Community Engagement at John Randolph Foundation, Director of Development for Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR), Director of Donor Relations at The James House, and adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond. She holds a BA in Women’s Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and an MA in Sociology from VCU. Outside of the Rep, Kiffy enjoys stand-up comedy, live music, kayaking, and most of all, being a mom to two young daughters.
Brandon LaReau, PhD
Brandon is thrilled to be returning to Virginia Rep as Development Associate, after having won the 2019 ARTSIE for his performance as Lion in THE WIZ. Brandon holds a BA from Christopher Newport University, an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and a PhD from the University of Georgia (UGA). In addition to his work as a performer and director, Dr. LaReau’s work has been published in, among others, Theatre Journal, Studies in Musical Theatre, New England Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, and Theatre History Studies; and has been presented at The Theatre in Higher Education Conference, The International Society for the Study of Musicals, and the Mid-America Theatre Conference. As a scholar, his work focused on the dramaturgy of race in opera and musical theatre. Previously he has taught courses at VCU, UGA, and most recently Florida State University, he still serves as Conference Planner for the Mid-America Theatre Conference. Excited to be back in Richmond, when not at Virginia Rep, look for Brandon walking around The Fan – coffee in hand – or singing way too loudly in his car. Some of his favorite musicals include 1776, GYPSY, CATS, CHICAGO, and LEGALLY BLONDE; favorite plays include AN OCTAROON by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, THE FROGS by Aristophanes, and DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar.