Support Australian Regional Theaters on Giving Tuesday

In the vibrant spirit of generosity that defines Giving Tuesday, BroadwayWorld is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable campaigns launched by theaters across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Check out campaigns from the Australia below.

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Join us as we celebrate the diverse and dynamic ways these theaters are making a difference in their local communities, and discover how you can play a part in this global day of giving.

Australia - Melbourne | Australia - Sydney

AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE Marty MonStar Productions Marty MonStar Productions and Cherry Hands Media are raising funds to develop and produce a new stage play by Victorian regional (Ballarat-based) poet and playwright, Marty MonStar for next year. Australian contributors can make a tax-deductible donation via the Australian Cultural Fund. Search for MADRINA on australianculturalfund.org.au. More about Marty and the first rehearsed playreading of MADRINA on the Marty MonStar Productions Facebook page. About the play: MADRINA (Italian for Godmother) - a tale of power, obsession, a Sunday staff-meeting, eating muffins, a few dad-jokes and a bloody underworld battle, to become Coburg's best car dealership of 1976. More Information

Melbourne Shakespeare Company Established by Jennifer Sarah Dean in 2016, the Melbourne Shakespeare Company is a non-profit organisation. Our mission is to make Shakespeare and theater accessible to all in Melbourne. Known for excellence, we stage contemporary adaptations of Shakespeare's plays in picturesque outdoor settings across Victoria. In 2020, we expanded our offerings to include Studio Productions, Australian works, family musicals, radio plays, workshops, and more. Donations support future productions, while saved funds benefit our creative team and performers. About the fundraiser: Melbourne Shakespeare Inc. ABN: 35256729563 More Information

AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY Belvoir St Theatre On Tuesday 31st October between 9am and 9pm, Belvoir St Theatre is bursting to announce their first ever Giving Day, where all donations made will be quadrupled by Belvoir's matching partners. Aiming to raise $1 million, funds raised will go towards renovating the foyer and providing additional bathrooms, making them more accessible for guests and reducing the infamous interval bathroom queues. For example, thanks to the matching partners, if you were to donate $10, Belvoir will receive $40 towards the renovations. Prior to this, the building hasn't been renovated since 2006. Belvoir is a not-for-profit charity and all donations made to Belvoir over $2 are tax-deductible. More Information

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