Give Money

We really do love cash. And we use it very well. Rude Mechs has never taken out a loan, carries an operating reserve, and has ended every year in the black since our inception. We hope you will consider making a donation in one of the following ways:

  • Donate Online  Look to the right, where it says “Donate Today!” – you can donate right here, securely using that form. Payments are processed via Stripe.
  • Mail us a check. Checks can be made out to Rude Mechanicals and mailed to 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704.
  • Join iGive.com to do your online shopping. Up to 25% of your purchase amounts will go to Rude Mechs at no additional cost to you. Interested? http://www.iGive.com/RudeMechs
  • Join AmazonSmile On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Just pick Rude Mechanicals – A Theatre Collective! Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to us.
  • Invite your employer to become a Corporate Sponsor or to match your donations. Interested?

Give Time

If you are interested in volunteering for Rude Mechs, we’ll definitely take your help! Please email staff@rudemechs.com and let us know what you are interested in doing. Our wish list regularly includes:

  • Production Volunteers – ushers, carpenters, costume assistants, front of house / concessions volunteers, marketing assistants
  • Special Events Volunteers – we always need help on events – cooking, setting up, cleaning, ticketing…
  • Office Volunteers – maintain database, maintain production and marketing archives
  • Venue Volunteers – venue maintenance and upkeep, venue restoration, storage room organization, special projects
  • Outreach Volunteers – Why We’re Here can always use your help.

Give Stuff

If you have goods or services that you think would benefit Rude Mechs, please let us know by emailing info@rudemechs.com. Our wish list regularly includes:

  • Top of the line macintosh computers, laser printers, color printers
  • Quality workshop tools: drill guns, saws, hammers, screws
  • Retreat locations (for artistic, board and full company weekend retreats)