Right now, young people are being offered a surfeit of online content: zoom meetings with classmates, behind-the-scenes videos and living room performances: but with each rolling minute of screen time we are reminded that, more than ever, there's nothing like a live experience.
Supporters of Monkey Baa have seen first-hand the unfiltered joy, the anticipation, the connection that young people experience in our theatre – often for the first time.
We believe that, as we come out the other side of this crisis, children will need the social and emotional benefits theatre offers more than ever. Theatre gives young people a voice, reflecting their world as they see it and a recent study* has proven that it “develop(s) their ability to imagine the future”.
A proudly not-for-profit company, we always place children at the centre of everything we do and respect the intelligence of our young audiences. During our hibernation, we are continuing to create work for young people in collaboration with some of Australia’s leading artists because we want to be able to bring you and the young people in your life award-winning theatre as soon as possible.
Box office and philanthropic support has always constituted 90% of our operational and creative development funding. This year, with the cancellation of our Edward the Emu premiere and national tour, our Diary of a Wombat US tour and a 2020 season of exceptional theatre for young people at our venue, we have lost a significant portion of our income.
If it is within your means to do so, please make a donation to Monkey Baa today and help safeguard the future of professional live theatre for young people. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Young audiences of today are the future of the arts sector. They will be the audiences, the creators, the champions of the arts tomorrow and the impact of your donation today will be felt for years to come. Thank you for your support.
*source: https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Envisioning%20the%20Future%20of%20TYA.pdf
You did it! Thank you so much for donating to our appeal. We are overwhelmed with the wonderful messages and hearten by the number of new donors who have rallied behind us: in particular, the number of young philanthropists who have emerged at this crucial time for the sector. With the collapse of our performance income, this philanthropic support is more vital than ever. We are proud to acknowledge our individual donors on our website: https://www.monkeybaa.com.au/support-us/our-supporters/ If you would like to know more about how you can support Monkey Baa please contact our Development Manager Johanna Mulholland development@monkeybaa.com.au Love, the Monkeys xx
Let’s bring back Live performance! Thanks Monkey Team!
Wonderful work bringing live theatre to children.
Congratulations to Monkey Baa for their support of Australian children's literature through your wonderful programs.
Love all that you do under all circumstances.
Great job Monkey Baa - everyone deserves to see your amazing shows. Love what you do for regional audiences.
Pleased to be able to continue my support Monkey Baa!
The work you're doing right now is exhausting but so very worthwhile.
there is no way I wouldn't donate at this time. I wish it could be more...
I look forward to trips to Monkey Baa before too long! Stay warm, monkeys!
Hope there is some light at the end of the tunnel Monkeys.
Keep up the good work!
Looking forward to the time when you can perform again x
Love your work. Stay healthy!
Keep up the wonderful work Monkeys. xx
Hope this helps a little
I wish you well
Such a fabulous theatre !! The world needs you!!
I love your theatre and hope to return with my family - best wishes to you all!
What's theatre worth if we don't support each other? It ain't much, but is sent with love to wonderful Monkey Baa
Hi Monkeys! We await your return with excitement & emotion. Being arts workers ourselves we are in straightened circumstances, but if our small donation helps Monkey Baa, it means so much to us. We cant wait to see you soon inside the theatre, much love Carmel, Jim, Clara and Gabriel Birch xxxxx
A tiny contribution for the incredible work you do during the imaginations of young people..