Support
The Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation is a small foundation with a big vision to save the Tabor and create a hub for arts and culture in Leadville, Colorado.
Please support Leadville’s historic Tabor Opera House! You’ll play an important role in helping to…
Present creative events you and others will love.
With tours, live performances, and workshops, visitors near and far can experience the Tabor’s magic.
Preserve the most significant collection of historic stage scenery in North America
These pieces date back to 1879.
Support Leadville’s economy
Create jobs for local staff and support local businesses through Tabor tours and operations, today and tomorrow.
Save a National Treasure
Advance the Tabor’s historic building rehabilitation, a $15 million multi-year project to stabilize crumbling bricks and windows and rehabilitate the interior for modern uses. Help support arts and culture in this historic mining town.
Join the 1879 Club
Celebrate history. Support the future.
Become a part of our annual giving society by contributing $1,879 or more in 2025. Members enjoy exclusive perks like access to the Jolly Cork lounge with complimentary drinks and catering at select shows, priority seating, personalized gifts, and more.
Whether you’re attending every performance or supporting from afar, your gift helps preserve the magic of the Tabor for generations to come.
Join Us As We Make History
Become a Sponsor
Did you know that ticket sales often don’t cover a show’s cost? And that opening the building for tours is expensive? Behind the strumming musicians, the original marble-backed lightboard, and the hand-painted backdrops are:
- Performer costs
- Staffing costs
- Marketing Costs
- Utilities and insurance costs
- Building repairs and maintenance
Sponsor a season, a bundle of events, or a single event. You could also sponsor meals and housing for performers, or for staff members during our historic Tabor tours. Come join individuals and organizations around the nation who share a love for the Tabor Opera House.
Share Your Time + Talents
Volunteer
Volunteer at the Tabor Opera House for a rewarding experience! You’ll join a passionate team of history lovers, theater enthusiasts, and all-around great people. You’ll learn about the Tabor, Leadville, and how to preserve an important part of Colorado’s history. Best of all, you’ll get a hands-on chance to help save the historic Tabor Opera House!
Host/Run a Fundraiser
Consider organizing a fundraiser for operating costs, a film projector system, curtain restoration, or more.
Be an Usher or greeter
Help us offer performances when we are in season. Meet locals and out-of-town visitors who are excited to see talented performers in this special setting.
House Performers
If you have extra rooms—or an extra house—offer performers a comfortable place to stay.
Share your talents!
We also have room for committed board members, committee members, graphic artists, poster distributors, technical advisers, public relations and marketing experts, social media whizzes, grant writers, holiday decorators, heavy stuff movers, envelope stuffers…
Volunteer Interest Form
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