Making a Donation to Gabriola Players

Gabriola Players presented its first production in 2004 and since then we have staged nearly 80 plays, including in recent years many new works by local writers. In 2007 we were incorporated as a non-profit society under the BC Societies Act and in June 2013, we were approved as a Registered Charity under the Canada Revenue Act with the registration number 83520 3753 RR0001.

As a non-profit, we work diligently to present local theatre that is both entertaining and affordable, keeping ticket prices low as we aim to break even financially. Our main sources of revenue are ticket sales (75%), sponsor advertising (15%), memberships (5%) and donations (5%), though most donations go to our Don Whitton Memorial Bursary Fund rather than into general funds. In recent years, we are thrilled that our enthusiastic audiences support sales of up to 900 tickets across our four or five annual performances, with half of those sales generated by our Christmas panto.

2026 is a big year for Gabriola Players, as we gear up for a full season of four theatre productions, put together by Gabriola’s own community theatre actors, directors and production crew.
Thanks to the loyal support of our patrons, we weathered the difficult years of the pandemic and rebuilding of the organization. But more productions mean bigger expenses – for space rental and insurance, advertising, costume and set building costs. All Gabriola Players volunteer our time, but other costs are unavoidable.
Given rising fixed costs, we are hugely grateful for any help that allows us to remain financially healthy. We appreciate all donations and can issue an income-tax receipt for amounts of $25 or more.

Here are the ways in which you can make a donation:

  • Donate via the Canada Helps charitable site which will issue a tax receipt immediately.

  • Mail a cheque to Gabriola Players Theatre Society, PO Box 374, Gabriola, BC V0R1X0.
  • Send an e-transfer to gabriolaplayers@gmail.com.

Again we very much appreciate and thank our loyal and supportive members and audience.

– The Board of Directors