Become a Friend of Odyssey Theatre

Support Live Theatre. Inspire Creativity. Preserve the Art of Masks.

For over 40 years, Odyssey Theatre has brought imaginative, innovative theatre to Ottawa audiences through our beloved Theatre Under the Stars performances, community outreach programs, artist training and the extraordinary art of masks.

Now, through Odyssey's World of Masks, we're taking that creativity beyond the stage, sharing our collection, artistic knowledge and unique performance traditions with artists, educators, students and communities across Canada and around the world.

When you donate to Odyssey Theatre, you're supporting both the magic of live performance and the future of mask theatre.

Whether you make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits, special invitations and opportunities to experience the creative work your generosity makes possible.

Our Donor Recognition Levels

Every contribution makes a difference. Join our community of supporters and help us bring the transformative power of theatre and masks to audiences of all ages.

Friend of Odyssey: $25-$99 annually

Your benefits include:

• A charitable tax receipt for eligible donations
• Recognition on Odyssey Theatre's and World of Masks' websites
• Recognition in Odyssey's summer production program

Bronze Mask: $100-$249 annually

All Friend of Odyssey benefits, plus:

• Advance announcements of upcoming productions, workshops, special events and new World of Masks resources
• Subscription to our Behind the Mask newsletter
• Access to 2-for-1 tickets for Friends' Night at Theatre Under the Stars
• 10% discount on Odyssey Theatre workshops and merchandise
• Recognition as a Bronze Mask supporter in our newsletter

Silver Mask: $250-$499 annually

All Bronze Mask benefits, plus:

• Two complimentary tickets to Friends' Night at Theatre Under the Stars
• Priority lawn chair placement at Theatre Under the Stars, subject to availability
• Invitations to select new play readings and open rehearsals, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our creative process
• Increased discount of 15% on workshops and merchandise
• Recognition as a Silver Mask supporter in our newsletter

Gold Mask: $500-$999 annually

All Silver Mask benefits, plus:

• A complimentary collectible mask inspired by Odyssey's 40-year collection
• Two complimentary tickets to a Theatre Under the Stars opening night performance and reception
• A complimentary 30-minute creative consultation or conversation with a participating Odyssey artist, by arrangement
• Increased discount of 20% on workshops and merchandise
• Recognition as a Gold Mask supporter in our summer production program

Platinum Mask: $1,000+ annually

All Gold Mask benefits, plus:

• Exclusive project naming opportunity: Have your name associated with a selected project or digital resource on Odyssey Theatre's or World of Masks' website. Opportunities may include one of the World of Masks digital portals or other featured projects. Connect with our General Manager to explore available opportunities and select a project that reflects your interests.
• Two additional complimentary tickets to a Theatre Under the Stars performance of your choice, subject to availability
• Two complimentary refreshments delivered to your seats at intermission
• Increased discount of 25% on workshops and merchandise
• An extended one-hour creative consultation or conversation with a participating Odyssey artist, replacing the Gold-level consultation
• Recognition as a Platinum Mask supporter across Odyssey Theatre and World of Masks platforms

Your Support Makes Our Work Possible

Your generosity supports a growing range of artistic and community initiatives. When making a donation through CanadaHelps, you can choose which of our two funds you'd like to support.

Odyssey Theatre General Donation Fund

Your donation to Odyssey Theatre's General Fund helps support our productions, artistic development and community programs, including:

Theatre Under the Stars: Bringing exceptional professional theatre to Ottawa's Strathcona Park, continuing a beloved summer tradition that has inspired audiences for more than four decades.

Community Access & Outreach: Removing financial and social barriers through our Community Neighbours program, accessible performances, workshops and opportunities for underserved communities to experience live theatre.

Youth Apprenticeship & Artist Development: Providing emerging performers and theatre artists with professional training, mentorship and hands-on experience.

Myths & Legends Series: Sharing extraordinary stories and performance traditions from cultures around the world through innovative theatrical productions.

Odyssey Theatre's World of Masks Fund

Your donation to the World of Masks helps preserve the extraordinary art of theatrical masks while making specialized artistic knowledge and training accessible to people everywhere.

Your support helps fund:

World of Masks Digital Resource Centre: Preserving Odyssey's extraordinary collection of theatrical masks and sharing our artistic knowledge through a free digital resource centre featuring virtual workshops, demonstrations, guided tours, performance training and an archive celebrating over 40 years of mask theatre.

Creating New Workshops: Developing exciting new educational resources, including our planned Creating Mythical Beasts — With the Magic of Cardboard! mask-making workshop and its companion performance workshop, Unleash Your Beast!

Our World of Masks initiative is creating a unique digital home for the art of theatrical masks, bringing more than 40 years of Odyssey's artistic history to life while making specialized training accessible to people who might otherwise never have the opportunity to experience it.

From classrooms and community centres to remote communities across Canada and beyond, we're opening new doors to creativity and giving people the tools to tell their own stories through masks.

Every Gift Makes a Difference

Every gift helps us create, preserve and share the magic of theatre.

Whether you contribute $25 or $2,000, make a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter, you become part of Odyssey's story.

Donor benefits are based on total eligible contributions during the annual recognition period. Certain experiences, tickets, merchandise and naming opportunities are subject to availability. Donors may choose to decline benefits or recognition.

Our Mission

Odyssey Theatre is a professional, non-profit theatre company dedicated to creating imaginative, innovative and accessible theatre that inspires audiences and celebrates the human spirit.

Rooted in masked performance and Commedia dell'Arte, we blend physical theatre, puppetry, clown, movement and diverse cultural traditions to tell powerful stories that entertain, challenge perspectives and spark creativity.

We champion original Canadian theatre, support emerging artists and collaborate with artists from diverse backgrounds to explore new forms of theatrical expression.

Through our productions, artist training, community outreach and World of Masks initiative, we work to remove barriers to arts participation, preserve theatrical traditions and make the transformative power of theatre accessible to everyone.