Illusion Theater could not achieve its mission without the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities.  

Students working with Illusion to build a play .

Students working with Illusion to build a play .


Me and the Elks think it’s important to have art here in town so we spare no expense. We ship in the best of the best of the cream of the crop .Art is supposed to cost something I think .
Not just money —Mean what you spend of yourself.

— Miles,
from Illusion’s 2007’s ACT A LADY by Jordan Harrison

Illusion Theater is grateful for the support provided by The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment voted for by the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Illusion receives major operating and project support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, McKnight Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Best Buy, Minnesota State Arts Board, Best Buy Foundation, Laura Jane Musser Fund, FS Foundation, WCA Foundation, Shubert Foundation, Hennepin County SBNP Relief Fund, Robins Kaplan LLP, Hardenbergh Foundation, Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation, Marbrook Foundation, Carlson Family Foundation, F.R. Bigelow Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Achie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation, James B. Linsmayer Foundation, Margaret Rivers Fund, Fred C. and Katherin B. Anderson Foundation, RBC Foundation USA, Still Ain't Satisfied, Associated Bank, and AEA Foundation for Teaching & Learning

Consider joining them to be a part of making theater to create community, develop artists, students and catalyze change. 

James Craven as Thurgood Marshall.

James Craven as Thurgood Marshall.

Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet was commissioned by Illusion's Board of Directors in honor of Illusion's 40th anniversary.

Jeffrey Hatcher's Hamlet was commissioned by Illusion's Board of Directors in honor of Illusion's 40th anniversary.

Bri Peterson and Ricky Morisseau - KEEPIN’ IT REAL

I support Illusion because they tell stories that need to be told.
— Donor
We have supported Illusion over 2 decades, in that time you have made an indelible mark on countless audience members, enlightening them about the challenges and opportunities embedded in our diverse community. As audience members we thank you for those enlightenments.
As a funder, we are grateful that our modest gifts have been put to such good use.
— Donor

Always and Forever cast recording