Pause & Applause
A Little Pause.
A Lot to Applaud.
For the show lover. The curtain-call chaser. The person doing twelve things at once. Meet six Pause Mugs with personality—and Pause & Applause gifts with something to look forward to.
The Pause & Applause Gift Set
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Small Gifts. Big Applause.
A mug for one. Possibilities for two.
A thank-you for the whole company.
Pause Mugs
Six designs for six different ways of saying “give me a minute.” Each 15 oz mug is microwave and dishwasher safe.
$14.99 + $5 US shipping. Applicable tax is additional.
Find Their Mug ↗
Pause & Applause
Choose any of the six standard mugs and add a city-specific seat filler membership gift. Something to unwrap and something to look forward to.
$54.99 with standard US shipping included. Applicable tax is additional.
Choose Their City ↗
Cast, Crew & Company
Give the people who make the magic happen a keepsake for their well-earned intermissions. Personalize our design or supply your own artwork.
Orders start at six mugs. Quantity pricing available.
Explore Custom Group Gifts ↗Made One by One. Every Pause Mug is individually produced by OTL. Minor variations in color and design placement make each mug a little its own.
Meet the Six Pause Mugs.
All six are available on their own or in a standard Pause & Applause gift set.
Mug only: $14.99 + $5 US shipping. Each standard design is a 15 oz glossy black ceramic mug, microwave and dishwasher safe. Applicable tax is additional.
Want the gift set? Choose the recipient’s city below, then select the design using the “Mug Style” dropdown on that city’s order page. Cast & Crew mugs require a separate custom order.
Life Needs Intermission Pause Mug
When life casts you in twelve roles and gives you zero rehearsal time, call intermission. Clever lettering tucked into oversized pause bars makes this mug a daily reminder that the next act can wait until after your drink.
Pause Mug
Two little bars. One very good suggestion. With a bold white pause symbol on glossy black, this mug says “give me a minute” so you don’t have to.
Pawse Mug
Take a cue from someone who naps all day and still expects applause for sitting. Two simple paw prints remind you to put the to-do list down and your paws up.
Heart the Arts Mug
Love the arts. Currently starring in Too Much to Do. With flowing script and two red hearts, this mug invites you to step out of the daily drama and save some applause for yourself.
Santa Pause Mug
Even Santa needs a break from people who want things. A jaunty red hat tops the classic pause symbol—a festive reminder that you can’t run on Christmas spirit and incoming requests alone.
Christmas Ho Ho Home Mug
You came. You mingled. You need to go ho ho home. With a Santa hat, snowflakes, and festive lettering, this mug understands that holiday cheer occasionally requires an exit strategy.
A Gift of
Things to Do.
$54.99 with standard US shipping included. Pair any of our six standard mugs with an OTL gift voucher covering dues for a two-seat membership. Applicable tax is additional.
Choose a location where the adult recipient can realistically attend events—not simply the city where the mug will be shipped.
Know Before You Gift.
Complimentary ticket invitations will be offered when available. Dues cover membership access—not individual ticket purchases. Specific shows, dates, and invitation frequency are not guaranteed.
Prefer a Membership Gift Without a Mug? →
Shopping for London? Membership Gifts Are Available →
UK mug plans are underway; mugs currently ship to US addresses only.
Six US locations
Ten US locations
Both options cover dues for a two-seat membership. Preferred cities are Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Los Angeles, NYC, and San Francisco.
On-Call Means Occasional.
On-Call invitations are occasional, and months can pass between them. Choose this gift for someone who enjoys an unexpected opportunity when one comes along.
Select a city to see its available gift options, or use the city links below.
On the city page, choose the mug using the “Mug Style” dropdown before ordering.
All 16 US Gift Cities
Prefer to go straight to a city? Choose below. Each city page offers all six standard mug designs.
From Unwrapping
to Getting Out.
Keep It Local
Choose where the adult recipient can attend events. The city’s gift set includes either three months of Preferred dues or one year of On-Call dues for a two-seat membership.
Make It Their Mug
Choose one of the six standard designs in the city page’s “Mug Style” dropdown. Each standard gift set is $54.99 with US shipping included, plus applicable tax.
Let the Surprises Begin
The recipient redeems their membership gift and receives email alerts plus 24/7 members-only access. Complimentary ticket invitations will be offered when available.
Give the Cast
an Encore.
For the people who make the magic happen—and then have to put everything away. A keepsake for your cast, crew, dance company, ensemble, or favorite arts-loving group.
- Personalize our design: add your production title, theatre or group name, year, and agreed wording.
- Supply your own design: send finished artwork for black or white mugs.
- Six-mug minimum. Orders of 6–11 are $14.99 each using our design or $15.99 each with your own artwork.
- Quantity discounts. At 36+ mugs, prices are $11.99 or $12.99 each, respectively. Orders of 51+ also receive free US shipping.
Other shipping charges, applicable tax, and additional design work are confirmed in your quote. Submit a request, approve the proof, and pay by PayPal invoice before production.
See Designs, Prices & Request Forms ↗Made With Care. Sent With a Little Applause.
Production & Delivery
Standard mug and gift-set orders ship within five business days after payment. Personalized and custom orders take up to ten business days to ship after payment and final proof approval.
We’ll do our best to get every order out sooner. Orders use standard shipping; transit time is additional. Business days exclude weekends and holidays.
Need expedited shipping or have a deadline? Contact OTL before ordering so we can discuss available options and any additional cost.
US Shipping & Returns
Mugs currently ship to US addresses only. UK plans are in the works. London membership gifts are available without a mug.
Each mug is made for its order, so we do not accept change-of-mind returns or exchanges. We’ll help resolve damaged, defective, or incorrect items.
Shipping, Returns & Replacement Details ↗Before the Curtain Goes Up.
What Is the Difference Between Pause Mugs and Pause & Applause?
Standard Pause Mugs are $14.99 plus $5 US shipping. Pause & Applause gift sets pair any standard mug with an OTL voucher covering dues for a two-seat membership in the chosen city. Gift sets are $54.99 with standard US shipping included. Applicable tax is additional.
Can I Choose Any of the Six Mug Designs for a Gift Set?
Yes. Choose the recipient’s city, then select the design using the “Mug Style” dropdown on that city’s order page. Cast & Crew mugs require a separate custom order and are not included in the standard gift set.
What Size Are the Mugs, and Are They Microwave and Dishwasher Safe?
All six standard Pause Mugs are 15 oz glossy black ceramic mugs, microwave and dishwasher safe. Each is individually produced, so minor variations in color and design placement can occur.
Can I Give a Membership Package to Someone Anywhere?
Choose a city where the adult recipient can realistically attend events. Gift sets are available for 16 US OTL locations. Preferred cities include three months of dues; On-Call cities include one year. On-Call invitations are occasional, and months can pass between them. Mug-only gifts can ship within the US without an OTL membership location.
Does the Gift Include Tickets to a Specific Show?
No specific show is included. Complimentary ticket invitations will be offered when available through participating venues. Dues cover membership access—not individual ticket purchases. Specific shows, dates, and invitation frequency are not guaranteed.
Can I Buy a Membership Gift Without a Mug?
Yes. Explore seat filler membership gifts only. London has separate membership-only gifts.
Can I Order Personalized Cast & Crew Mugs?
Yes. Cast & Crew orders start at six mugs. Personalize our existing design or supply your own finished artwork. We’ll confirm your quote and proof before sending a PayPal invoice. Additional artwork or individual names are confirmed in your quote.
When Will My Order Ship?
Standard mug and gift-set orders ship within five business days after payment. Personalized and custom orders take up to ten business days after payment and final proof approval. Shipping transit time is additional. We’ll work to ship sooner whenever possible.
What if My Mug Arrives Damaged or Incorrect?
Please contact OTL with your order details so we can help. See our shipping, returns, and replacements policy. Change-of-mind returns and exchanges are not accepted.
