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Your Gift Makes a Difference
When you give to The Talent Machine Company, you’re investing in MORE than the arts. You’re investing in young people, their potential, and the power of community.
Help us reach our Goal! $27,000 for 2027
Read about our four Impact Pillars and please give today!

OPPORTUNITY
Opening doors through the transformative power of the arts.
We give young people access to meaningful artistic experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and personal growth.
CONFIDENCE
Helping young people discover their voice and believe in their potential.
Through the arts, young people learn to take risks, express themselves, recognize their strengths, and believe in what they can achieve.
BELONGING
Creating a place for every young person to shine.
We foster an inclusive environment where young people are welcomed, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Every individual has a place, a purpose, and the opportunity to contribute.

COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION
Building connections that make our community stronger.
Through partnerships and shared experiences, we expand opportunities for young people and bring our community together through the arts.
WHY WE ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT
For 40 years, Talent Machine has helped young people discover their voices, build confidence, and shine on stage and beyond. But ticket sales and grants alone can’t sustain this work. Rising costs for performance spaces, costumes, sets, and technology make your support more critical than ever.
Please consider making a donation today to help Talent Machine achieve its ambitious goals and sustain our work for another 40 years! With your support, we can keep opening doors for more children to shine.
The Talent Machine Company is a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on ticket sales, grants and generous donors to help defray the significant operational costs of managing a theater company. For tax purposes, our EIN number is 52-1874970. Our mailing address is PO Box 6418, Annapolis, MD 21401.

2025-2026 By the Numbers
We had a very successful 2025 thanks to donor support! A sneak peak at our 2026 achievements by the numbers:
- 103+ young artists performed in our 3 productions held to date, with 50 artists currently rehearsing for our upcoming Holiday Spectacular in December.
- We have particpated in 7 community events.
- In combination, our full-stage productions and shows reach more than 7,000 patrons annually.
- 31 Penguin Project artists were supported by 38 peer mentors.
- We supported 2 important causes by participating in the Best Buddies Walk and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
- We earned 1 Ruby Griffith Award for our 2025 production of The Addams Family.

