Individual Giving

Share Your Passion for Great Theatre

If you believe, as we do that theatre has a role to play in bringing to light and
life great ideas and universal truths, that there is merit in creating a company
of the finest artists, that it’s important to share with others the many joys of some of the greatest writing of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, then we have a role for you to play at The Shaw. Will you join us?

 

Attend a Shaw Festival event in Niagara-on-the-Lake
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MEMBERS ADVANTAGES

Take advantage of your Membership benefits when you visit The Shaw. Please book at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. To book, call the Box Office at 1-800-511-7429.

Members Communiqué

Receive invitations to special Members-only events including a talk with actor/writer/director Gordon Pinsent.

Costumes and Props warehouse Tours

July 5, August 17, September 7, October 12, 10am

Supporting Members and above ($150+)and Business Members ($1,500+)
From ascots to zeppelins, we have collected thousands of costumes and props. Take an endlessly surprising warehouse tour with our experts from Props and Wardrobe. No charge.

 

Members Dress Rehearsal

May 8

Sustaining Members and above ($600+) and Business Members ($1,500+)
Join cast, crew and creative teams at the dress rehearsal of Lady Windermere’s Fan on May 8 and see the inner workings of the final performance before the show opens to the public. No charge.

Post-Show Members Get-Together

All Members are invited to a post-show chat with members of the cast and/or creative teams. Starting in June, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, following select Festival Theatre matinees. No charge.

MEMBERS SERIESMembers Series Events

Back by popular demand! Members also have the advantage of access to Shaw artists through special exclusive Members Events. $20/Member per session. Sessions start at 11am, unless otherwise noted.

The Half Hour

July 20, August 23,

Actors are required at the theatre half an hour before curtain. Meet the team that helps them get ready and watch the actors transform into their stage characters.

The Best Job at The Shaw

June 15, September 21

Bet you’re intrigued. Come and meet the Shaw folks who claim to have ‘the best job at The Shaw’.

Coaching
The Pros

June 14, July 13

Who teaches talented professionals at the top of their game? Let us introduce you to The Shaw Ensemble’s extraordinary coaches who instruct in Voice, Movement, Singing and Scene Study.

The
Changeover

May 18, August 17

As soon as the curtain comes down, the stage is abuzz with activity. Come meet the crew responsible for ‘the changeover’. It will change your understanding of the inner workings of repertory theatre. 5pm. NO CHARGE.

GOVERNORS COUNCIL MEMBERS

The Governors Council makes a significant difference to The Shaw’s ability to create world-renowned theatre and maintain one of the finest training grounds for theatre professionals in the world. Some of the special privileges associated with Governors Council membership include access to the best seats in the house up to 24 hours before a performance, Opening Night invitations, intermissions in the private Macdonald Heaslip Lounge and more.

Governors Council Dress Rehearsal

May 18

Governors Council ($1,500+)
Join other dedicated members of the Governors Council at the dress rehearsal of Peace in Our Time on May 18. No charge.

The Director’s Project

September 21

For Premier Members ($1,000+) and Business Members ($5,000+)
A showcase of two one-act plays selected and directed by our Intern Directors. Seating is limited! No charge.

Governors Council Weekend

September 21-22

See the Directors Project, interact with the Academy, attend Our Betters on Saturday evening, dine with members of the Ensemble and breakfast with our 2013 Intern Directors. Phew! Gold seating $295.