Do friends and family ask you what you want for your birthday and you don't know what to tell them? Would you rather they spend their money on something more impactful?

In 2026, Stanza initiated a Giving Tuesday campaign designed to provide scholarships to our cast members in need of financial help. This coming season we are hoping to expand our scholarship budget by initiating a birthday campaign that anyone can participate in by simply posting and asking friends and family to donate to Stanza in honor of your birthday.

We have made it really easy by providing graphics, a link for donating, a QR code, and even text for your post that you can use to get the information out to your part of the community. We can even help you track the funds that you help raise if you have a specific goal.

Simply download one of the graphics in the folder below and add it to your social media accounts. You can use any of the text below in your post or you can make your own, just be sure that you include the link ( Stanza Birthday Giving ) If you would like to set a goal or have us track your donations, simply make a specific code of your choosing for your supporters to add in as a note in order to be recognized and we can keep you updated. You can even use the QR code if you want to post it at birthday parties or other times friends and family might be in person.

Receiving this scholarship helped make it possible for me to participate in Stanza. Being part of Stanza has given me the opportunity to grow in my skills and become a better performer. The scholarship helped cover some of the costs that come with participating, making it easier for me to focus on learning and performing. I am incredibly grateful for the support because this experience has meant so much to me and has allowed me to continue doing something I love.

  -2026 scholarship recipient