Turning 30 is an occasion all of Richmond can celebrate together. It is Richmond’s love of the arts that opened our doors in 1984. It is Richmond’s generosity and goodwill that has sustained us over the years.
Today, we are asking you to ensure that Gateway Theatre continues to be one of Richmond’s cultural treasures for the next 30 years.
Gateway Theatre is proud to launch the Encore Campaign. During our 30th Anniversary Season, we aim to raise $30,000 and we are asking for your support. The $30,000 we raise will allow the Gateway to continue to be a space for great plays performed by great artists.
It takes more than just talent and hard work to make great theatre. In order to keep bringing you some of the Lower Mainland’s finest entertainment, we rely on the passion, dedication and generosity of hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and donors. That’s why we’re introducing the Encore Campaign for this special occasion.
Throughout our 30 year history, the Gateway has been blessed with a number of guardian angels – individuals who recognize that Gateway Theatre makes Richmond a better place to live. People who believe that arts and culture raise the quality of life in our community. Leaders who give generously to Gateway and make what we do possible.
Some of these guardian angels are inviting you to join them in the Encore Campaign and show your support for live theatre in Richmond. If you donate to the Encore Campaign before Dec. 31, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $5,000) by our board of directors and our past board chairs. This matching offer will expire at the end of the year so please give today to the Encore Campaign and make the most of this special opportunity.
Your donation to the Encore Campaign will ensure that Gateway Theatre can continue to do all the things that help make Richmond a vibrant city: we present nine professional plays each year; we maintain a first-class facility for the community; we run an acting academy for children, teens, and adults; we help nurture the next generation of theatre artists. Gateway Theatre has been a cultural touchstone for so many people. And with your help, that’s what we’ll continue to be.
To find out more about the Encore Campaign, please visit www.gatewaytheatre.com/support-gateway/encore.
Please give generously to the Encore Campaign. Be part of the next 30 years at Gateway and help make tomorrow’s memories today.
Gateway Timeline:
1984- Our first production Annie
1985- Our first three-show season
1988- Unveil our new electronic sign
1989- Studio B is brought into the spotlight
1992- Gateway Academy For The Performing Arts hosts first Summer Musical Theatre camp
1999- The Pacific Piano Festival and Gateway Theatre start their 13-year relationship
2000- Artistic Director Emeritus Simon Johnson starts his 12 years at Gateway Theatre
2012- Current Artistic Director Jovanni Sy joins the Gateway family
2014- Launch of the Pacific Festival
