Friends of the Astor
Friends of the Astor
Become a Friend of the Astor
It’s been said that Friends are with us through a season, a reason, and a lifetime. Through the ongoing and generous support of Astor Friends from all walks of life, we know this firsthand. Your donations have made so much possible. From live performances and free outreach programming, your Friendship is the steady beat of our arts and cultural community.
We couldn’t do what we do without you!
Donor Levels
Friendship Starts Here
Friends
($20-$499)
The Astor connects our shared community for all ages. Programs like the Astor Academy Film Club, Summer Camps and free outreach for children, youth, and seniors are made possible through your donations.
Benefits
- You will receive a charitable tax receipt
- Your donation will be shared on the Astor’s Website
- You will receive invitations to attend special events.
- You will receive a Monthly Newsletter
Good Friends
($500-$999)
Friendship grows. As a registered charity, the Astor relies on annual donations for essential expenses. While ticket sales, rentals, and concessions help keep ticket prices affordable and operations running, we also need your support. Your annual donation enables us to fund essential capital improvements and acquisitions. Purchase sound, lighting, technical equipment, and the installation of a much-needed HVAC system will improve heating costs and add much-needed air conditioning.
Benefits
- You and a guest will be invited to a complimentary film at the Astor
- You will receive a charitable tax receipt
- Your donation will be shared on the Astor’s Website
- You will receive invitations to attend special events and openings.
- You will receive a Monthly Newsletter
“The Astor is a community connector where the youngest to the oldest can come together through the arts.”
– Heather White Brittain
Sustaining Friends
($1000+)
Sustaining Friends represent the Astor’s past, present, and future. Reliably there for us, your support offers security and dependability for the theatre. As a Sustaining Friend, your commitment is generous and steadfast through annual and capital appeals.
Benefits
- You and a guest will be invited to a special onstage event at the Astor Theatre
- You and a guest will receive an invitation to attend a free Astor-presented performance
- You will receive a charitable tax receipt
- Your donation will be shared on the Astor’s Website
- You will receive invitations to attend special events and openings.
- You will receive a Monthly Newsletter
Legacy Friends
Planned giving has become a powerful strategy for sustaining performing arts organizations across Canada, allowing theatres to secure long-term funding with our long-serving Astor Friends. Building Legacy is reflected in the shared value of Astor Friends and the significance of remaining for future generations.
There are several gift options available, including bequests, trusts, insurance, and retirement funds. We suggest you speak with your financial advisor and invite you to reach out to the Astor’s Fundraising Chair to learn more about these opportunities: fundraising@astortheatre.ns.ca
Endowment Fund
Donations to the Astor Endowment Fund can be directed to special projects, ongoing operations and free or subsidized outreach programming.
“The Astor has been an important inspiration for five generations of my family and one that we take pride in supporting.”
– Lynn Cochrane
How Your Donation Helps
The Power of Friendship
Donations to the Astor Endowment Fund can be directed to special projects, ongoing operations and free or subsidized outreach programming.
We sincerely thank you for your valuable support and dedication to the Astor Theatre & Arts Centre. Your donation, big or small, has a significant impact on the Astor in meaningful ways.
Enabling Talent
Your support allows us to bring exceptional performance arts, fine art, and cultural events to your Astor Theatre & Arts Centre, enhancing the diverse experiences we offer for audience development and community connection.
Bridging Financial Gaps
Your contribution helps bridge the financial gap between the actual cost of presenting an event and the revenue generated through ticket sales. This crucial support allows us to continue providing high-quality performances and events.
Inclusive Opportunities
Your donation plays a vital role in facilitating interactive workshops and providing opportunities for seniors, children, youth, and those who may find the cost of a theatre ticket or class unaffordable. These initiatives help make the Astor Theatre & Arts Centre accessible for all.
Affordability for All
Your support helps maintain affordable rental rates for the Astor Theatre & Art Centre clients. These include partners such as the Liverpool International Theatre Festival (LITF) and the Winds of Change Dramatic Society (WOC), local schools, and other community organizations, enabling community-wide collaboration and engagement with these partners.
Supporting Artists
Your contribution provides vital support to our shared community by hosting visiting artists and offering a space to rehearse, perform, and showcase their work. Significantly, it fosters artistic growth, inspiring vibrant cultural exchange.
Preserving History
With your tremendous support, we can maintain our historic Astor Theatre, Nova Scotia’s oldest continuously running theatre, preserving its unique place in our community and beyond.
Spreading Joy and Meaning
Most importantly, your support brings joy and meaning into the lives of so many within our community who may not have the opportunity to experience live performances, from the youngest child experiencing their first live performance to ages, attending shows and events at the Astor Theatre & Arts Centre, uplifts, encouraging a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts, fine arts and cultural experiences.
To learn more about becoming a Friend of the Astor, contact us.