When the theatre empties, a name remains
Many people remember the exact seat they were in when a performance first moved them. Naming a seat creates a lasting place for someone special. It can celebrate a graduation, honour a teacher, pay tribue to someone special or recognize your own time at MacEwan.
Triffo Theatre and Betty Andrews Recital Hall are where students and community performers take the stage. Every seat you name supports students and enriches the student experience.
How it works
Make a gift
Give $500, $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 to name one, two, three or four seats.
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Choose a venue
Select Triffo Theatre or Betty Andrews Recital Hall when you give. All seats in one gift are in the same venue.
Personalize your seat
Within five business days, you will receive an email outlining the next steps to choose your seats from available locations and confirm the wording for each plaque.
Choose the right venue
When you choose the venue, select the one that feels closest to the person or memory you have in mind. Perhaps the person you are dedicating the seat to has performed in one of these spaces, or watched a terrific production or concert here.
Triffo Theatre
A vibrant, 415-seat venue in Allard Hall where audiences come together for theatre, music, dance and other performances by students and community groups.
Betty Andrews Recital Hall
A warm, intimate 210-seat venue in Allard Hall, where audiences gather close around the stage, creating a strong connection with musicians, speakers and performers.
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For inquiries about your gift, contact the Advancement Office at giving@macewan.ca or call us at 780-497-5410.
Protection of Privacy: Personal information provided is collected in accordance with Section 4(c) of the Alberta Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and will be protected in accordance with section 10 and used and disclosed in accordance with sections 12 and 13 of the Act. It will be used and/or disclosed for the purpose of event registration. It may also be used and/or disclosed for alumni, donor engagement and philanthropic activities. If you require further information about collection, use and disclosure of personal information, please contact the Development Office at giving@macewan.ca or 780-497-5410.
Questions about naming a seat?
Yes. Naming a seat is a meaningful way to celebrate someone special, honour a loved one, thank a mentor or mark an important milestone. You can also name a seat for yourself as a lasting reminder of your connection to MacEwan.
Absolutely. Each $500 gift names one seat, and you can name up to four seats with a single gift. Whether you’re recognizing family, friends or people who have made a difference in your life, each seat can carry its own name. All seats included in one gift are located in the same venue.
You can choose your preferred seats from available locations in Triffo Theatre or Betty Andrews Recital Hall. Within five business days of receiving your gift, someone from our Advancement team will contact you to help with your selection. If you’re naming more than one seat, we’ll do our best to accommodate requests for seats beside each other, subject to availability.
Your plaque is a chance to make your gift personal. You might include someone’s name, recognize a special occasion or honour a meaningful connection. After you make your gift, our Advancement team will contact you to confirm the wording for each plaque. Plaque inscriptions are subject to character limits and approval guidelines.
No. Naming a seat is a symbolic way to recognize someone special while supporting MacEwan students and programming. Your named seat remains available to audience members during performances and does not include reserved seating or tickets.
Yes. The full amount of your gift is eligible for a charitable tax receipt.