Story Theatre needs your help. We’re a little company with a major impact, and despite difficulty we’ve still got a story to tell! 

Local arts programs are in trouble and need your support. WHAT’S HAPPENING?

For the third consecutive year Story’s core staff are confronting layoffs. Grant timelines have shifted, and Operating programs are closed until 2026/27. Sadly, the evidence is showing us that it only takes 6 months of grant delays in a high-stakes moment of recovery to threaten the future of a professional arts organization.  After taking a Canada Business Savings loan out to employ artists at the height of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, and with earned revenues still down by 85%, we have a $20,000 grant to repay by December and we need more flexible funding to do so. WHAT’S NEXT? 

We’re not giving up. We’re an award-winning team with a practice that’s celebrated by our peers, and we're planning to do what we do best. Tell stories! 44 YEARS of making and touring theatre means there are countless stories & memories to share about the impact this company has had on audiences and artists alike. HELP US TELL THEM.

OUR GOAL is to raise $45,000 by our 45th season. We plan to do this over 12 months through -

Hosting a series of fundraising events featuring local artists

Seeking private donations, from individuals and businesses, via Canada Helps

Releasing a series of 45 stories (or more!) to keep the impact Story Theatre has had on thousands (perhaps hundreds of thousands?) of people's lives present over the course of the campaign.

WANT TO HELP?

Share this campaign with your friends, fellow arts supporters & past Story alumni

Consider making monthly donations via our Canada Helps page 

Tell us how Story Theatre has impacted your life

We thank you for helping us save Story Theatre. 

With love,

The Story Theatre Team