Bringing us the world’s best writers.
The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series brings the literary world’s best writers to Cleveland. This author series aims to introduce new and established authors and books to the Cuyahoga County community in order to inspire learning, conversation and a sense of fellowship as well as raising funds for the Library’s work.
Series Subscriptions
Series Benefactor PLUS
$350
- One (1) ticket to all six (6) shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
- For returning subscribers: Advanced access to PREMIUM seating in sections EE-KK for all six shows
- Invitation to three exclusive preshow receptions
- Free Parking at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
- Hardcover copy of the following books: Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! By Alexis Nikole Nelson and Take My Word for It by LeVar Burton
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
Series Benefactor
$275
- One (1) ticket to all six (6) shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
- For returning subscribers: Advanced access to PREMIUM seating in sections EE-KK for all six shows
- Invitation to select one of two exclusive preshow receptions
- Free Parking at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
- Hardcover copy of the following books: Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! By Alexis Nikole Nelson and Take My Word for It by LeVar Burton
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
Series Subscriber
$175
- One (1) ticket to all six (6) shows with the flexibility to come in-person or live stream from home
- For returning subscribers: Advanced access to PREFERRED seating in section A-N
- Hardcover copy of the following books: Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! By Alexis Nikole Nelson and Take My Word for It by LeVar Burton
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
- Parking passes not included with this subscription package
Virtual Subscriber
$75
- A ticket to live stream all six (6) events
- A livestream link will be sent via email approximately 1 hour before each event
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after each event
- Virtual subscriptions do not include copies of books or physical seats at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
Single Event Tickets
Single Event Ticket — In-person, Orchestra Seating
$35
- One (1) ticket to attend a Writers Center Stage event in person at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
- Seating in the Orchestra section
- Parking pass not included with ticket purchase
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after single event
Single Event Ticket — In-person, Balcony Seating
$25
- One (1) ticket to attend a Writers Center Stage event in person at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
- Seating in the Balcony section
- Parking pass not included with ticket purchase
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after single event
Please note that the balcony is only accessible by stairs.
Single Event Ticket — Virtual
$20
- One (1) ticket to livestream one (1) event
- Virtual ticket purchasers will receive their livestream link via email prior to the event
- Virtual tickets do not include physical seats at the Maltz Performing Arts Center
- A post-event video link will be sent via email shortly after the single event
Book Club Discount
We offer a 10% discount for group tickets for 5 or more people. Please use code WCSBookClub26 to claim your discount when purchasing your tickets.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Underwriter Sponsorship
Various amounts
- Company name/logo recognition in all print, email and digital marketing materials
- Half or full page ad in all six program booklets
- Depends on the amount of the sponsorship.
- Recognition in the slideshow and for livestream viewers
- Social media recognition
- Tickets are not included in this package
Individual Sponsorship
$3,500
- Two seats for each show in the series
- Free parking
- Invitation to all available receptions
- Networking opportunities with local business professionals
- Name listed in pre-show slideshow and program booklet
- Two hardcover copies of the author’s book at events where the book is included with a single ticket
Writer Sponsorship
$3,500
- Company name and logo recognition in all print, email, and digital marketing materials
- Half-page ad in all six program booklets
- Recognition on social media
- Two seats to each show in the series
- Free parking
- Choice to attend two season receptions
- Networking opportunities with local business professionals
- Pre-show recognition at the MPAC (company logo in slideshow)
- Pre-show recognition via livestream
- Two hardcover copies of the author’s book at events where the book is included with a single ticket
Editor Sponsorship
$5,000
- Company name and logo recognition in all print, email and digital marketing materials
- Full-page ad in all six program booklets
- Recognition on social media
- Logo recognition in the book signing line
- Four seats to each show in the series
- Free parking
- Invitation to all pre-show receptions
- Networking opportunities with local business professionals
- Pre-show recognition at the MPAC (company logo included in the slideshow)
- Pre-show recognition via livestream
- Four hardcover copies of the author’s book in events where the book is included with a single ticket
Educational Partner
$5,000
- School name and logo recognition in all print, email and digital marketing materials
- Full-page ad in all six program booklets
- Eight seats to each show in the series
- Free parking
- Pre-show recognition at the MPAC (school logo included in the slideshow)
- Pre-show recognition via livestream (school logo)
- Eight hardcover copies of the authors book in events where the book is included with a single ticket
- Choice to attend one reception this season
Publisher Sponsorship
$10,000
- Company name and logo recognition in all print, email, digital marketing materials
- Full-page ad in all six program booklets
- Recognition from the podium
- Recognition on social media
- Logo recognition in the ticketing line (at the main entrance)
- Six seats to each show in the series
- Free parking
- Invitation to all available pre-show receptions
- Networking opportunities with local business professionals
- Pre-show recognition at the MPAC (company logo included in slideshow)
- Pre-show recognition via livestream
- Six hardcover copies of the author’s book in events where the book is included with a single ticket
Advertising Levels
Half-page ad
$300
- Receive one half-page ad in program booklet for all six shows
Full-page ad
$600
- Receive one full-page ad in program booklet for all six shows
Celebrating 20 Years of Writers Center Stage
Contact
All tickets are delivered via email. No tickets will be mailed.
For questions regarding ticket sales, refunds, seating or parking, please contact the Maltz Performing Arts Center Information Desk at 216.368.6062. For general questions, please contact the CCPL Foundation via email or by phone at 216.749.9491.
2026-2027 Writers Center Stage
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