Take A Seat!

Help us Replace the seats in the village theatre

As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we need your help to greatly increase the comfort of our audience experience by upgrading the Village Theatre seating. 

There are two ways to help:

Sponsor A Seat: Select a specific row and seat number along with an optional personalized plaque on the seat back. $500

Make a Donation: Any amount will help achieve our goal. A tax receipt will be issued for any donation over $20.

For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions below or email info@echoplayers.ca.

EARLY BIRD BONUS FOR SEAT SPONSORS!

Sponsor a seat by midnight March 31, 2024 and you will be automatically entered into our draw for a pair of Season Tickets to our 2024/2025 Season.

How To Sponsor A Seat

Online

The most convenient way is through an online purchase. This is exactly like purchasing a ticket for an ECHO Players production where you will be able select the row and seat of your choice.

As seats are sponsored, they will display as no longer available.

By Cheque

To provide the best opportunity for you to choose your preferred seat, visit the box office and make payment by cheque. A Box Office Coordinator will assist with your selection from available seats.

Please include the phrase Seat Sponsorship in the Memo field of your cheque.

How To Make A Donation

Online

You may make a donation in any amount by visiting our donations page.

By Cheque

Cheques can be mailed to ECHO Players
PO Box 281
110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S8

Please include the phrase Seat Donation in the Memo field of your cheque.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please select the + button below to reveal answers to FAQs.

  • A. Yes, for anything over $20. Tax receipts will be issued before December 31st of the year the sponsorship or donation was made.

  • A. Yes, and if you wish, it can include a small plaque on the seat back with a personalized inscription such as ‘donated by’.

  • A. We cannot guarantee any seat selection. If this is important to you, we suggest you be an early bird sponsor.

  • A. You will be able to select your next best option.

  • A. This detail is yet to be finalized. The plaque will be approximately 2” X 4” and will accommodate roughly 4 lines of 40 characters.

  • A. Yes, this is a one-time initiative.

  • A. We appreciate all contributions. Any donation over $20 will receive a tax receipt.

  • A. Only seat sponsorships purchased before March 31st (at midnight) are eligible for the draw. Seat Sponsorships paid by cheque with a postmark date before April 1st will be included.

    Donations are not included in the draw.

  • A. Use the memo field on your cheque, or use the designated links. General, non-directive donations will also go to this fundraiser until we achieve our goal. A separate account has been created to ensure all donations for Take A Seat are used for only this purpose.

  • A. Please include the words Seat Donation in the Memo field

  • A. We have other areas that require funding such as the Arts Fund and ECHO Youth. Please specify your request and we will direct your donation accordingly.

  • A. If a Seat Sponsorship is important to you, we encourage you to contribute early. We have budgeted 24 months to raise all the funds, but with your help we are hopeful that this will be accomplished much sooner.

  • A. Not at all! We will explore various opportunities, including accessing available grants and institutional funding. We are confident that local business, residents, ECHO members and patrons will strongly support the campaign.

  • A. In addition to fundraising, a team is researching seating options, construction requirements, and other considerations. We will be ready to proceed as soon as possible after the funds are raised.

  • A. We anticipate that the work can be scheduled and completed between productions.

  • A. We have set the goal of completing it in two years, but we hope to achieve this as quickly as possible.

  • A. A separate account has been established for this initiative. Depending on the shortfall, Membership will have a voice on how to proceed.

  • A. We have established a segregated account and will report regularly as we raise funds. The campaign will also feature in our financial statements published for the Annual General Meeting.