Pay What You Can!

All tickets to all Hub performances are Pay What You Can. While most theatre companies offer at least one PWYC performance, we've decided to adopt it full-time: every seat, every show, every time.

​A key focus of our mission is to remove barriers between art and audience, and the economic barrier is arguably one of the largest. Of all the reasons not to go to a play, we want to make sure ticket price isn't the reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does "Pay What You Can" Mean? 
Just what it says. We don't decide what our tickets cost; you do. You give us the amount of money you think is fair (either to you or to us), and we let you in. Simple, right?

What Should I Pay?
Well, whatever you can. But if you need guidelines, here's what we ask you to ask yourself:
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• "What Am I Accustomed To Pay?"

Most small Boston area companies charge between $15 and $30 a ticket. We'd appreciate if you can land in that range. If you typically get senior or student discounts, feel free to adjust accordingly.

• "What Am I Willing To Pay?"

We're still a new theatre company and maybe we haven't proven ourselves to you yet. So if you want to take us out for a test drive, pay a modest amount for your ticket-you can always pay extra as you leave!

• "What Am I Able To Pay?"

Maybe you're a student on a tight budget, or a senior on a fixed income. Maybe you're going through some tough times. We get it. Arts and culture are frequently the first items in the budget to be cut when facing tough economic choices, especially when tickets to larger productions can cost over $100. We want to make it possible for you to see live theatre regardless of your situation. If you have $20, that's great, but if you have $5, that's fine too; we won't turn you away.
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• Please Bear In Mind...

Although we try to keep our production costs as low as possible, between space rental, performance royalties, cast and crew stipends, prop/costume/set expenses, publicity material, etc, even small-scale theatre is an expensive venture. Our typical budget is about $10,000 per production. While we seek individual donations, grant support and corporate sponsorship to help underwrite our shows, we also ask that you do your part through your ticket purchase, to the extent of your ability.

How Do I Order Tickets?
The Hub has partnered with TicketLeap to offer online ticket sales that allow the buyer to set the price of the tickets when ordering. Remaining tickets are available at the door; we accept cash, check and Venmo. Seating is general admission, but we will happily accommodate special requests (wheelchair access, etc) with sufficient notice.

Why Do You Do This?
For a start, adopting all-PWYC ticketing allows us to streamline our box office operation, making it easier for us and for you: no student or senior discounts, no 'special friends' or 'starving artist' discounts, no demand-based or dynamic pricing, no rush tickets, no internet discount codes, no secret passwords to give at the box office, no Goldstar or Bostix memberships, no subscriber discounts, nothing. You just give us what you're accustomed, willing, or able to pay.

But the main reason is simple-we believe that the arts are for everyone and that there should be no economic barriers between audience and art.