Help NIU's MFA Actors Create Art in Canada

We are beyond grateful for your generosity in helping to make this incredible opportunity a reality. Your contribution is not just an investment in us as individuals, but in the future of the arts. The chance to explore diverse theatrical traditions, gain international perspectives, and sharpen our skills is crucial to our growth as performers and storytellers. With your help, we will return with new insights, ready to contribute to and enrich the world of theater.

As 8 master's students in the acting program at Northern Illinois University, we know that this trip to Quebec, Canada is a pivotal step in our artistic and professional development. With your support, we will be able to immerse ourselves in international theater, participate in workshops, and create our own solo pieces—all of which are invaluable experiences for emerging actors.

Thank you for believing in the importance of the arts and for being part of our journey. Your support means the world to us!

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$8

L'Audition (Audition)

$8 for our 8 MFA Actors! || Help cover the cost of breakfast, snacks or a morning coffee run ☕️

$25

Répétition (Rehearsal)

The cost of one ticket to the theatre is $25! -- For donating at the "Répétition" Level, you will receive: One group photo of the Actors in Québec!

$50

Costumes Adjustement (Fitting)

The cost of transportation to Montreal will be around $50 per student! -- For donating at the "Costumes Adjustement" Level, you will receive: One group photo of the Actors in Québec! || A handwritten thank you card!

$100

Répétition Générale (Dress)

One student's entire four show ticket bundle will cost around $100! -- For donating at the "Répétition Générale" Level, you will receive: One group photo of the Actors in Québec! || A handwritten thank you card! || An exclusive invitation to a performance of our solo pieces for you and one guest at NIU!

$300

Aperçus (Preview)

One acting workshop costs $300 per student! -- For donating at the "Aperçus" Level, you will receive: One group photo of the Actors in Québec! || A handwritten thank you card! || An exclusive invitation to a performance of our solo pieces for you and one guest at NIU! || Your name in the solo performance program as a "Bronze" donor.

$600

Soirée D'ouverture (Opening)

The cost of one round-trip plane ticket to Canada is around $600! -- For donating at the "Soirée D'ouverture" Level, you will receive: One group photo of the Actors in Québec! || A handwritten thank you card! || An exclusive invitation to a performance of our solo pieces for you and one guest at NIU! || Your name in the solo performance program as a "Silver" donor. || A group thank you video from all of us in Québec!

$1,000

Soirée de Clôture (Closing)

The cost of our Airbnb is around $1,000! -- For donating at the "Soirée de Clôture" Level, you will receive: One group photo of the Actors in Québec! || A handwritten thank you card! || An exclusive invitation to a performance of our solo pieces for you and one guest at NIU! || Your name in the solo performance program as a "Gold" donor! || A personalized video message straight from Canada!

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The Northern Illinois University Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Charitable contributions to the NIU Foundation are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

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The Canadian Experience: Solo Performance Exchange