Penny Ritco Executive Director	Bob Baker Artistic Director

The Citadel is committed to producing world-class theatre with each and every one of our shows. We want the theatre to be a magical experience for audiences of all ages. Over the past few years we have presented full-scale productions for families and young audiences on our main stages. With shows like DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, PETER PAN, HANA’S SUITCASE, OLIVER! and our seasonal classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, we have provided meaningful, memorable and inspiring experiences for all.

Through programs like Students Club, School Matinees, Teens @ The Turn and our Theatre School, we have successfully encouraged young audience participation and these programs have grown beyond our expectations. We must keep these productions and programs affordable for all in order to continue exposing the younger generation to the arts. Your involvement means the world to us. Thank you for considering making a donation.

As a registered charity we rely on donations from our generous patrons to allow us to continue to stage high quality and meaningful productions for a large and varied audience and provide exciting theatre experiences for all.

As one of Canada’s leading not for profit theatres, we feel a strong responsibility to foster this community’s involvement in the arts. We know we can achieve this by investing funds back into programs that benefit our young audiences.

In addition to those programs we offer Saturday pre-show chats, Talk Back Tuesdays, backstage tours and playbill production notes which provide opportunities to enrich the theatre experience for all audience members.

It is important to nurture, develop and produce original Canadian work. It is vital to the growth of the art form and we are thrilled to be able to share new work with our audiences.The Citadel has committed to producing two world premieres annually.

We are very proud to have been a part of this city’s vibrant arts community for over 40 years and, with your help, we look forward to 40 more!

Thank you for your support.

Penny Ritco
Bob Baker

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Donations to the Citadel Theatre can be made in many different ways:

• Individual contributions
• With your subscription renewal
• Memorial Donations
• Seat dedications
• Planned giving
• Publicly traded securities

Tax Incentives for Donating

There are new Government of Alberta incentives for charitable donations:

• The Enhanced Charitable Tax Credit became effective January 1, 2007. Alberta’s tax credit has increased by more than 60 percent for total annual charitable donations over $200.
• When combined with the federal charitable tax credit, Albertans will now receive a 50 cent tax credit for every dollar donated over the $200 threshold.
• This increase gives Alberta one of the highest charitable tax credits in Canada.

There have been major changes relating to capital gains when donating to a registered charity:

• Donors no longer pay income tax on capital gains when publicly traded securities are donated to a registered charity.
• The donor also received a donation receipt for the full amount of the market value of the securities.

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CHORUS	$1 - $199
	Subscription to the Citadel Newsletter Tax receipt in accordance with CRA guidelines Listing in Annual Report
ENSEMBLE	$200 - $499
	All the benefits of the CHORUS Recognition in all production playbills
LEAD	$500 - $999
	All the benefits of the ENSEMBLE Complimentary Coat Check Special opportunity for Opening Night Subscriptions Invitation to Opening Night post-show receptions (if subscribers) Advance Opportunity to Purchase Special Event Tickets
STAR	$1000 - $2499
	All the benefits of the LEAD Invitation to AGM Reception Invitation to Annual Supporter Celebration
DIRECTOR’S CLUB	$2500 - $4999
	All the benefits of the STAR Exclusive concierge ticketing services Backstage tour of one of the Citadel Stages (on request) A script or photo signed by the cast of one of our productions
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE	$5000 +
	All the benefits of the DIRECTOR’S CLUB Invitation to a special dinner with Artistic Director once per year Invitation to select Meet and Greets Personalized Citadel name tag

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Why am I being asked to make a donation to the Citadel? Isn’t it enough that I buy tickets?

First, thank you for attending our plays. Your participation as an audience member is vital to our artistic and financial well-being.

Our ticket sales generate only 42% of our operating revenue. Therefore, as a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our patrons to raise additional funds.

How much should I contribute?

Every donation helps. We ask that you donate an amount that is most comfortable for you.

How can I make my contribution?

You can contribute in the following ways:

1. DONATE ONLINE
   Donate directly online with your credit card.
2. CALL US
   Call the Development Office at (780) 428-2142.
3. SEND IT IN
   Simply download the donation form and mail your contribution to:

   Development at the Citadel Theatre
   9828 101A Ave.
   Edmonton, AB  T5J 3C6

Donations can be made by credit card, cheque or cash.

How will I be recognized?

All donations will be recognized with a letter of thanks and will be listed in our Annual Report.

• Contributions of $10 or over will automatically receive a tax receipt in accordance with CRA guidelines.
• Annual contributions of $200 or more will be recognized in our production playbills for one year.
• If you would like your donation to remain anonymous, please let us know.

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For more information please contact:

Taryn Melnyk Development Department 9828-101 A Avenue Edmonton, AB  T5J 3C6
EMAIL:	tmelnyk@citadeltheatre.com
PHONE:	(780) 428-2142
FAX:	(780) 428-7194