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Your gift fuels possibility.

At Theatre by the Bay, donors are vital partners in creating bold, high-quality theatre, nurturing the next generation of artists, and making the arts accessible across our region.

All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt, sent instantly to your email.

Donor Levels & Benefits

Choose the role that fits.

Audience Role

$120or $10/mo

  • ·Charitable tax receipt
  • ·Name listed on our website
  • ·Access to our e-newsletter
Give $120

Supporting Role

$300or $25/mo

  • ·All previous benefits
  • ·Personalized thank-you from a board or staff member
  • ·Early access to behind-the-scenes content
Give $300

Leading Role

$600or $50/mo

  • ·All previous benefits
  • ·Invitation to an exclusive rehearsal, talkback, or donor event
  • ·Printed donor recognition in Annual Report
Give $600

Starring Role

$750or $62.50/mo

  • ·All previous benefits
  • ·A show ticket to a Theatre by the Bay regular season performance
  • ·Recognition on digital lobby signage
Give $750

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Centre Stage Role

$1,200or $100/mo

  • ·All previous benefits
  • ·Invitation to a private Donors & Artists Reception
  • ·Verbal thank-you at a performance or donor gathering
  • ·Donor spotlight on social media or e-news
Give $1,200

Patron Role

$2,000or $167/mo

  • ·All previous benefits
  • ·Behind-the-scenes tour with Artistic/Production leads
  • ·Dedicated thank-you letter from the Executive Producer
  • ·Priority access to sponsorship opportunities
Give $2,000

Exclusive Opportunity · Limited to 25 Leaders

25 for 25

25 Community Leaders. $1,000 Each. $25,000 for Our 25th Anniversary.

Building a strong future for Barrie's professional theatre. Creating working capital. Building sustainability.

Your Gift Includes

  • One VIP ticket to Stars Come Out
  • Two tickets to Forever Plaid Opening Night — August 22
  • Four tickets to Treasure Island
  • Charitable tax receipt
  • Name listed among the 25 for 25 leaders

Why It Matters

  • ·Supports world-class professional theatre in Barrie
  • ·Helps build artistic excellence, audience engagement, and community connection
  • ·Creates the foundation for a strong, sustainable future
  • ·Stars from Mirvish, Stratford and Broadway grace our stages every year
Make a $1,000 Gift Today

Be one of 25 leaders making a lasting impact on the future of live theatre in our community. Instant charitable tax receipt provided.

Why Give

More than a transaction. A partnership.

A donation supports the mission. Every gift strengthens our capacity to develop emerging artists, host year-round theatre labs, deliver professional productions to local audiences, and make theatre more accessible to families, youth, and underserved communities.

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Upcoming · December 1, 2026

Double Your Impact on Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, every dollar you donate to Theatre by the Bay will be matched up to $5,000 — meaning your gift goes twice as far.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity. For Theatre by the Bay, your gift directly fuels professional productions, emerging artist development, and accessible theatre programs.

Get Ready — Give Now

All donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Matching funds apply up to $5,000 in total donations.