Become a Friend of Teatro Garibaldi

A community supporting an open, international theatre for Palermo.

Teatro Garibaldi Funding Scheme

1. Co-creation Renovation Fund: À la carte Support Opportunities

Supporters can choose to finance specific elements of the renovation or ongoing projects:

– Children’s Film Screen: Help us purchase a new screen for the young audiences’ programme.

– Stage Equipment:Support daytime theatre companies and rehearsals.

– Safety: Contribute to essential restoration and security upgrades.

– Lighting and Sound Systems: Improve the technical experience for artists and audiences.

– Safety: Fund alarm systems and night theatre staff.

– Artist Residency Programme: Sponsor a residency or presentation, by theme or artist.

– Neighbourhood Activities: Help us grow community outreach and local collaborations.

– Garden: Add plants, seating, and a shared open space.

– Café Area: Support renovation and convivial moments for audiences.

– Soft Seating: Provide comfort for informal events and side-stage gatherings.

– Each funded item will be publicly acknowledged and documented through progress photos, cost breakdowns, and short reports, allowing everyone to see how their contribution shapes the theatre’s rebirth.

2. A Community Supporting an Open, International Theatre for Palermo

Teatro Garibaldi is sustained by a community that believes in openness, creativity, and shared responsibility. Our supporters, individuals, neighbours, artists, and partners, help us maintain a living, international theatre rooted in Palermo and connected to the world.

What It Means to Be a Friend

Friends share in the life of the theatre, not as spectators, but as co-creators. They receive:

– Early access to programme announcements

– Invitations to open rehearsals and studio visits

– Opportunities to meet artists, curators, and activists in residence

– Participation in collective assemblies shaping the theatre’s direction

3. Membership Structure

We propose four levels of engagement, accessible to different capacities while maintaining a shared sense of community and belonging.

I. Friend of the Theatre

(€60 / year or €6 / month)
For individuals who want to support and participate.
Benefits:

– Free access to monthly Friends Coffee Morning at the theatre

– Early programme news

– Invitations to open rehearsals & community assemblies

II. Supporter Circle

(€180 / year or €15 / month)
For those who wish to contribute more substantially.
Includes all the above, plus:

– 10 % discount on tickets, bookshop & bar

– Priority booking for special events

– Access to behind-the-scenes studio visits with resident artists

III. Patron Circle – Amici e amiche del Garibaldi

(€600 / year or €50 / month)
For those who directly sustain artistic creation.
Includes all the above, plus:

– Invitation to annual Patron Dinner inside the theatre

– Guided tour of restoration works and archives

– One free guest ticket per semester

– Direct updates from artistic direction

IV. Founding Circle / Donor Partners

(€2 500 + / year) For individuals, companies, and institutions committed to long-term cultural support. Includes all the above, plus:

– Recognition as Founding Supporter in the foyer and online

– Invitation to closed programme previews

– Option to co-support a residency, workshop, or festival

– Strategic participation in theatre development & cultural impact conversations

4. Corporate and Institutional Partnerships

Naming opportunities for rooms or seats