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Supporters

2026 Sponsors

The BorderLight Theatre Festival is made possible through the generous support of our festival sponsors. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

Ready to join our circle of sponsors? Contact dale@borderlightcle.org or follow the link below.

2026 Donors

The donors listed below reflect gifts received during the past 12 months. For the current listing, we are recognizing contributions made between April 1, 2025 and today. This page will be updated again following the 2026 BorderLight Theatre Festival to include additional gifts received through the festival period.

If your name has been listed incorrectly or you prefer to remain anonymous, please contact us.

★ Member of the BorderLight Board of Directors

Leadership Circle $10,000+

Fran and Jules Belkin

Laura and Jon Bloomberg ★

Innovator’s Circle  $5,000+

Char and Chuck Fowler ★

Joe Heinen

James Anderson and David Wittkowsky

Ensemble Circle — $2,500+

Anonymous

Becky Dunn

Lauren Rich Fine

Audrey Heinen

Lee Heinen

Holley and Rob Martens

The Poetry Psychic Project

Patron Circle — $1,000+

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley ★

Rab Razzak and Nazleen Bharmal ★

Carrie Gustafson

Stewart Kohl

Dan Moulthrop ★

Pam Neides

Megan O'Bryan ★

Hilda Perea

Terry and Sally Stewart ★

Betsy Stueber

John C. Williams

Supporter Circle — $500+

Mike and Hannah Belsito ★

Fred Bidwell

LuAnn and Andy Brown

Luis Cartagena ★

Pat Espinosa ★

Denis Griesmer

Rachel Costanzo and Len Olsavsky ★

Jenny Pykett ★

Susan Spector

Friend of BorderLight — $250+

Patrick Walker

Donate Today

Interested in furthering BorderLight's mission, improving our programming, and aiding our operations? Click here to become a BorderLight supporter! Contributions at the $1,500 level or above are recognized year-round on our website and various print pieces.

Community & Media Partners

These organizations help bring BorderLight to life beyond the stage. From amplifying stories to hosting, supporting, and connecting audiences, these partners shape how the festival is experienced across the city.

Media  Partners:

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Fresh Water
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Neighborhood Partners:

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Community Partners:

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LEI logo stacked - Amy Rosenbluth
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Near West Theatre - Support page only
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MISSION_STACKED - Rochelle Beard