Set the Stage For Another 50 Years of Outstanding Theatre
From sets, sound and stars, to opportunities for emerging artists and youth outreach programs, Centaur Theatre’s corporate and foundation donors set the stage for theatre magic. A tax-deductible contribution to Centaur links your organization to a recognizable brand synonymous with excellence and diversity, as well as to an exclusive clientele. By aligning with Centaur, donors can proudly demonstrate their civic support, while enjoying select benefits and public recognition throughout the theatre season.
At Centaur, we are proud to:
- Welcome 50,000 spectators every year
- Present 250 performances on our two stages each year
- Produce the best of Quebecois, Canadian, and international theatre
- Support emerging, independent artists with the annual Wildside Festival and Brave New Looks
- Make theatre accessible to youth through our Theatre of Tomorrow high school program and our Saturday Morning Children’s Series
Box office revenue accounts for approximately 42% of our expenses, and government grants, only 29%. To maintain our heritage building and continue producing relevant, quality programming that enriches the community at affordable prices, a quarter of our budget relies on community support.
How will your donation help?
- Provide world-class theatre that enriches the lives of Montrealers
- Strengthen our city’s reputation as an elite, multi-cultural metropolis and magnet for top companies and business professionals
- Pay the more than 200 artists hired by Centaur every year
- Uphold Old Montreal as a vibrant hospitality sector, thereby contributing to the valuable economic impact, an estimated $11 billion annually, generated by Montreal’s cultural milieu
- Increase access to culture, through affordable tickets and community outreach, to over 8500 people including diverse communities, students, seniors, young families, and the marginalized or underprivileged
Levels of Giving
Titans $25,000
Olympians $10,000-$24,999
Argonauts $5,000-$9,999
Graces $2,500 – $4,999
Muses $1,000 – $2,499
Fates $500-$999
Your generous gift will help to maintain Centaur’s extraordinary legacy as a unique, first-rate and vital English theatre in Quebec’s distinct cultural landscape for the next 50 years.
For more information, contact Haleema Mini, Director of Development, at 514-288-1229, extension 235 or via email.
Corporate Entertaining Opportunities
Entertain your clients or reward your employees with a night out at Centaur, the home of Canada’s first stock exchange! Our experienced staff at Centaur will be pleased to organize a unique and unforgettable event for your company. We are pleased to offer acknowledgement that puts your commitment to the arts at the forefront.
For more information, contact Haleema Mini, Director of Development, at 514-288-1229, extension 235 or via email.
Sponsorship
It makes sense to align yourself with Montreal’s leading English-language theatre. 50,000 people pass through Centaur’s doors every year. When surveyed, 94% of Centaur audience members said they feel more positively towards companies that support the arts.
In funding a play or a youth program, your company will be recognized as a corporate leader that values vibrancy and diversity in the arts.
Centaur’s sponsorship packages offer exceptional value. Each sponsorship is unique and tailored to your goals.
For more information, contact Haleema Mini, Director of Development, at 514-288-1229, extension 235 or via email.
