A Throne of Their Own

$840 of $5,000 goal
Given by 12 generous donors in 12 weeks

Help us keep the drama onstage — and the plumbing backstage. Give our artists a porcelain throne of their own!

Gisborne

As a volunteer-driven, nonprofit theatre company, our actors give everything to their performances — their time, their energy, their voices, and occasionally their dignity. What they currently don’t have is a dedicated backstage toilet. This means that during performances they must either:

Embark on a covert mission through public areas in partial costume,

Risk bumping into delighted (and slightly confused) patrons mid-interval, or

Demonstrate Olympic-level bladder control until curtain call.

While this certainly adds suspense, it’s not the kind we’re aiming for.

So here’s our heartfelt (and slightly crossed-legged) appeal:

We’re raising funds to install a proper backstage toilet for our hardworking cast and crew. A modest facility. A porcelain sanctuary. A small but mighty upgrade that will preserve theatrical illusion, protect period costumes from awkward lobby encounters, and support the comfort of the volunteers who bring stories to life on our stage.

If you’ve ever applauded a performance, laughed at a joke, shed a tear in the dark, or simply appreciate the magic of community theatre, please consider contributing to this very practical piece of stage infrastructure.

Help us keep the drama onstage — and the plumbing backstage. Give our artist a Throne of their Own!

With gratitude (and urgency),

Evolution Theatre Company

About us

ETC's mission is to strengthen and promote the performing arts in Gisborne by providing arts education and high-quality theatrical productions.

Use of funds

Our goal is to renovate a small room in the back of Evolution Theatre into a backstage bathroom for actors and crew to use during shows. We will install a toilet and sink in a private space.

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Latest update

We're getting there!  14 May 2026

We’ve reached 20% of our fundraising goal — and we’ve also received a generous donation of the toilet suite itself!

That’s a fantastic start, but we still need your help to get this project across the line. A safe, accessible backstage toilet will make a real difference for our performers, crew, and volunteers.

Please help us spread the word by sharing our fundraiser with your friends, whānau, and wider community.

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Gillian
Gillian 45 mins ago
Congratulations on your performances, Evolution Theatre! Best wishes with this fundraising!
$20
Derek
Derek 1 day ago
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor 7 days ago
$50
Michael
Michael on 23 Apr 2026
$50
Elizabeth
Elizabeth on 20 Apr 2026
$200

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This campaign started on 20 Feb 2026 and ends on 13 Aug 2026.