Malthouse Muse 2012

Join our Annual Giving Campaign and make a difference

Your gifts bring to life the theatre you love.

Upon entering the Malthouse there is a great buzz of anticipated excitement of what is to follow, it emanates a warmth and a feeling of belonging. It is intangible, enigmatic and magnetic – that’s why I support their ongoing journey.

Jenny Jeffries, donor to Malthouse Theatre.

Philanthropy is one of the very few ways to substantially support us to act with confidence, to explore new methods of development and presentation, to back risk and to keep the ecology of theatre alive and relevant to our daily lives.

Thank you for supporting our vision.

Marion Potts, Artistic Director and CEO, Malthouse Theatre.

Join our annual giving program and become a Malthouse Muse:

Why do we need philanthropists?

Malthouse Theatre’s Muse donors are vital, active and interested partners in our journey to make and share the best of contemporary theatre.

Malthouse Theatre is a not-for-profit company and is a registered charitable gift recipient. We are partially funded through Arts Victoria and the Australia Council, business revenue and ticket sales.

Through their donations, our Muses support the creation of new Australian theatre by enabling projects, pathways and opportunities that make Malthouse Theatre a unique and dynamic environment for both artists and audiences.

The balance is provided by supporters like you, who have a direct impact on the company by being able to respond significantly and with vision.

You too can make a difference on our stages and behind the scenes.

Impact of the Muse program: Donations made through Malthouse Muse are invested in new commissions, associate artist programs, creative project and artist development, education and access initiatives, and touring.

Photo credits: Left: Little Match Girl Jeff Busby Top right: The Plague Dances Jeff Busby Far right: The True Story of Mary Maclean

by Herself Pia Johnson Cover: A Golem Story Lachlan Woods

Your tax-deductible donation makes a difference as it: ——gives us a secure base from which to plan ahead ——makes us viable, accessible and able to invest in and develop talent ——allows us to keep ticket prices affordable ——enables us to develop distinct pathways for new work, artists and audiences ——gives us the financial security to produce work that has innovation and discovery at its centre ——enables us to provide real opportunities for independent artists to create and present work on the main stage.

With your help we can achieve this, and much more.

THANK YOU As a donor above $250 you will be acknowledged as a Malthouse Muse at the following gift levels: Urania (Muse of the Stars)

(over $25,000)

Clio (Muse of History)

(over $10,000)

Thalia (Muse of Comedy)

(over $5,000)

Melpomene (Muse of Tragedy)

(over $2,500)

Euterpe (Muse of Music)

(over $1,000)

Terpsichore (Muse of Dance)

(over $500)

Erato (Muse of Love)

(over $250)

Our association with Malthouse Theatre’s Education Program is extremely valuable to our students. The cheaper ticket prices allow our students exposure to quality theatre in a professional environment they would normally not be able to afford.

Lisa Nichols, Holmesglen TAFE

Malthouse Muse Donor Program Play your part as a Malthouse Muse!

Step 1: donate: I would like to support Malthouse Theatre by making a financial gift of $ I would like my support to enable: New commissions Artist development Education and youth access Creative development time Where ever Malthouse Theatre most needs it

Step 2: Contact Details Name: Mailing address: Telephone H: Email:

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Step 3: Payment Details I have enclosed a cheque (made payable to Malthouse Theatre) Please charge my credit card: Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Card Number:

Expiry Date:

Name on card: Signature: Or donate online at: www.malthousetheatre.com.au/backstage/support-us/giving

Step 4: Your acknowledgement We would like to acknowledge your donation on our foyer board and website, in our programs, and season brochure. If you would like to be acknowledged other than as above, please indicate:

Please return your completed form to Tamara Harrison, Philanthropy Manager ——By post: Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006 ——By email: tharrison@malthousetheatre.com.au ——By fax: 03 9685 5112 ——To make your donation by telephone: 03 9685 5162 All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Thank you for your donation.

We will send you a receipt shortly.

Photo credit: The True Story of Mary Maclean by Herself Pia Johnson

Playbox Theatre Company Ltd trading as Malthouse Theatre ABN 58006885463 is a registered Charitable institution and a Deductible Gift Recipient. Playbox Playwrights’ Development Fund is a tax deductible fund listed on the register of Cultural Organisations under subdivision 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Join our Annual Giving Campaign and make a difference

Your gifts bring to life the theatre you love.