In theatres, the ghost light stays on when everyone has gone home.
It’s a sign of care. Of safety. Of respect for the space and the work.
Leaving the ghost light on for Beyond Theatre Collective (BTC) means helping this work continue — quietly, consistently, and with intention. Whether through financial support, sharing our resources, or simply showing up, your support keeps the lights on between productions.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Leaving the ghost light on helps us remain accessible, community-focused, and sustainable.
Your support contributes to:
- Free and low-cost theatre resources
- Fair compensation for guest writers and collaborators
- Ongoing maintenance of templates, downloads, and the website
- Educational content for students, educators, and community theatres
- Advocacy for sustainable and inclusive theatre practices
This work exists because people believe it should — and help make it possible.
Ways to Leave the Ghost Light On
1. Leave the Light On (No Cost)
Support BTC in ways that cost nothing but still matter:
2. Hire Beyond Theatre Collective
BTC offers professional support for theatres seeking additional guidance, collaboration, or hands-on assistance. BTC offers professional support for theatres seeking additional guidance, collaboration, or hands-on assistance.
- Consulting and strategy
- Workshops and educational presentations
- Stage management
- Prop design
- Playbill and program design
- Theatre marketing support
- Theatre-inspired merch
3. Support the Work
Purchasing from us directly supports future resources:
- Digital downloads and templates
- Theatre-inspired merch
Every purchase helps keep this work going.
4. Leave a Tip (Ghost Light Support)
If you’d like to offer direct financial support, you can leave a tip at any level.
Why This Work Exists
Beyond Theatre Collective is led by Jenn Byers, who works independently in the theatre and education spaces. Much of this work has been shaped by firsthand experience navigating burnout, accessibility barriers, and systems that often rely on unpaid or invisible labor.
BTC exists to offer tools, language, and resources that make theatre work more sustainable — especially for the people behind the scenes. Supporting this work helps keep it accessible, values-driven, and independent.