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Thanks and Ever Thanks

We are a non-profit organization. Our existence depends on the support of three revenue streams: public funding, ticket sales, and YOU, our gracious donors. Every donation made to Perchance Theatre goes a long way.

Support from our audience, donors, and sponsors helps to ensure that: we can continue to make high-class professional theatre accessible to as many people as possible, we can create jobs for young people in their region, and we can build opportunities for artists to work with high-calibre theatre practitioners from around the world

Giving to charity is a selfless act. Often not tied to any event, holiday or celebration, it is a gift from the heart to share what you can to something you care deeply about. The ripple effect of every one donation is that, together, they create change.   

Why Become A Monthly Supporter?

Scheduled giving allows you to make a bigger charitable impact and allows us to better forecast our finances to plan for the future and dream bigger each year.

“For a few cents each month, year after year we use the services of CanadaHelps to transfer financial support to Perchance Theatre. In this way the people of this remarkable theatre company can focus more on producing breathtaking theatre and less on fund raising.”

 – Peggy & John Fisher, Owners of The Fisher’s Loft

“Perchance is an exciting, innovative, energetic and thoroughly entertaining Company. This is drama at its finest. Shakespeare with Andy Jones, Greg Malone? Simply hilarious.”

–Barbara Doran, Producer

The Sandbox Series for Professional Development is back for 2025!

Originally launched in 2018 with support from Roger Pearson and Marget Davis, this acclaimed program has nurtured both professional and emerging artists for four transformative years through intensive mentorship, hands-on workshops, and invaluable national and international networking opportunities.

Thanks to the generous support of the Perlin Family Trust, we’re thrilled to reinstate this vital series that brings world-class training directly to Newfoundland and Labrador—eliminating the prohibitive costs and barriers that often prevent our artists from accessing the professional development opportunities readily available in larger centres. This year, four nationally celebrated artists will share their expertise, bringing exciting new skills including stage combat and commedia dell’arte to our community. This program continues to elevate skills and forge meaningful connections throughout our vibrant arts community.

Cheers to Our Supporters

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT

Arts NL
Cultural Economic Development Program
Memorial University of Newfoundland Centre for Social Enterprise
CNA
Industry Energy and Tra

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Cultural Human Resources Council
Canada Summer Jobs Program

FOUNDATIONS

Congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation
Mercer-Lunz Foundation
NLCU Charitable Foundation
Sisters of Mercy
Gill Ratcliffe Foundation
Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest

DONORS

Legacy Donors

STORM THE STAGE 2025

Ray Abbott
Pat Mackey
Roxanne Cooper
Lori Veitch
Martin Rotchford
Kate Wilson and Stewie
Jax McNabb
Fabian O’Keefe
Janet O’Keefe
Saska Stephanovic-Chafe
Allison Catmur (with Max and Gavin)
Dory Albrecht (and Tuppence)
Karen and Gary Kennedy
Tucker Ellis
Stephen Oates
Cordella Pilgrim
Kristopher Orchard
Brian Dalton

SPECIAL THANKS

Staying’ Alive Band: Donny Fitzpatrick, Brendan
Fitzpatrick, Ray Abbott, Doug Angel, Heidi Burns,
Laura Taylor, Darcy Scott, Blair Kennedy, Steve Tizzard
Fonda Bushell
Margo Connors Stack
Sheilagh O’Leary
Ray Abbott
Donny FitzpatrickGerry Rogers and Peg Norman
Noreen Golfman
Karen and David Hood
Marget Davis

Donors to the Disco Fundraiser

Ray Abbott
John and Peggy Fisher
Don Fitzpatrick
Ian Gillies Blacksmith
Margo Connors Stack
Sheilagh O’Leary
Ed Roche
Fonda Bushell and Pursnickity Newfoundland Distillery
Art and Frame Shop
Seascape Pilates
Spirit of Newfoundland

Donors Throughout the Year

Conception Harbour Fire Department
Kris Orchard
Lori Veitch
Marion Hall and Parish of St. Anne’s
Beth Sparkes
Stef Curran
Deborah Clarke of the ACC Costume Bank

Seed Funders for Our New Home

Francesca Godwin
Barbara Doran
Bill Newton
Danielle Irvine (In memory of Gordon
and Helen Jones)
Donald Fitzpatrick
Perry Schneiderman
Jamie Skidmore
Bryar Smith
Eleanor Swanson
Lorraine Michael
J Anthony Dearness
Michelle King
Victoria Northey
Roberta Hicks
Sheila Hallett

50,000+

Rothlochston

10,000-24,999

Congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation
Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland Foundation
Perlin Family Trust
Elinor Gill Ratcliffe Foundation
Janine Pearson

5000-9999

Peter & Deborah Collingwood
Don Fitzpatrick and Angela Pickles
Dan and Barbara Penney
Fonda Bushell
Bob Buckingham

2500-4999

Dr. Frank O’Dea
The Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation
Peter O’Flaherty
The Williams Family Foundation
Polar Asset Management
Iris Petten
Karen and David Hood

1000-2499

Giles Ayers
Daniel Boone and Catherine French*
Sharon Buehler*
Susan and Jim Flynn*
NLCU Charitable Foundation
David and Karen Hood
Leo Mackey
Denyse Lynde
Peter and Elizabeth Mulley
Margo Connors and Robert Stack
Perry Schneiderman
Jamie Skidmore*
Jill Whitaker*
Meaghan McConnell
Frankie O’Neill
Marget G. Davis*
Calvin Barrett*
Selina Asgar
Sarah and Matthew Goodman
Eastport Properties
Gerry Rogers and Peg Norman
Laura Barron*

500-999

ANON
Clar Doyle
Jinx Macgillivray*
Karen Rehner
Libby Creelman*
Noreen Golfman*
John O’Dea

250-499

Moyra Buchan*
Anita and Chris Pike*
Anne Campbell*
Caroline Nicholson
Bryar Smith
Glenn Deir and Debbie Louden
Libby and Geoff Duffett*
Mary Walsh
Raymond Critch*

100-249

United Way
ANON
Bob Bowes
Emily Fitzgerald
Brady Steeper*
David Penner*
Debbie McGee*
Deborah Rehner*
Douglas Meggison*
Glenda Savory*
Heather Myers
Ingrid Pardoe
Jessica Grant*
Marcia Spence*
Ruth Lawrence
Peter Barnes
Robert Chafe*
Ruth Wakeham
Lawrence Penney
Suzanne Mullett
Valerie Pike
Viviane Dohle*
William Newtown*
Renee Fowler

UP TO 100

Donna Mills
Doug Angel
Jill Handrigan
Peter Jones
Sharon Noble
Janet Beer
Paula Mendor  

*Monthly Supporters