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Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

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Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

The underdog can win and win big!

The underdog can win and win big!

The underdog can win and win big!

The underdog can win and win big!

AAE Productions
AAE Productions
AAE Productions
AAE Productions
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$1,278 USD 18 backers
5% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Project:

“Jeremy Lin, The Unauthorized Musical” is a sensational new musical by Aidan Park, Ana Parsons and Edelyn Okano, loosely inspired by the historical rise of Jeremy Lin to NBA stardom.  Our “Journey to Linsanity” tells an inspiring and comedic story of Jeremy’s pursuit of an NBA dream from childhood, through high school and on the courts of Harvard University.  Along the way he fights to surpass racial discrimination, his own personal demons and even a crazy girlfriend…or two.  “Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity” investigates what it means to accept who we really are and travel at the speed of light to success.  The underdog can win and win big.  

Who We Are:

Ana Parsons:http://www.anaparsons.com

Edelyn Okano:http://www.edelynokano.com

Aidan Park:http://www.aidanpark.com

Our Journey:

The writing, producing and execution of this musical is the culmination of long-held goal.  Being that all three of us are Asian American, we wanted to write an original Asian American story of someone who was raising the profile of our community in a dramatic and positive way while changing the perception of racial stereotypes that currently exist.

Our very first performance of the show was on May 30, 2012 at the Zephyr Theater in Hollywood.  All proceeds of that show went to support the Love Never Fails World Charity (www.loveneverfailsworldcharity.org) whose efforts include prevention initiatives and the rescue and rehabilitation of child sex trafficking victims around the world.  The sold out work-in-progress performance garnered a tremendous response and with many audience members offering valuable ideas and impressions.  We then decided to hold two workshop performances in San Francisco where we designed a audience questionnaire asking each individual for their critique, thoughts, ideas and reviews – both positive and negative.  After careful review and consideration we implemented changes to the script and music and in addition created a “30-minutes to Linsanity” version when we were asked to perform on the Upright Citizens Brigade stage (www.losangeles.ucbtheatre.com) in February 2013 as well as later in the year as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.  All performances were sold out and standing room only. 

Our Goal:

We commit to using every dollar to fully develop, nourish and bring the most life to this great show and offer it to the widest audience willing to come along with us on the “Journey”.  We will present a 4-week run (Thursday- Sunday) Los Angeles run in 2014. 

Budget Breakdown:

Salaries - Artistic, Technical, Front of House: 40% = $10,000                                       
9-12 actors • 4-5 musicians • Director • Music Director • Orchestrator • Designers    (Set, Lighting, Costumes, Props) • Playwright and Composer Royalties • Stage Manager • House Manager • Technical Director • Carpenter(s) • Light and Sound Board Operators • House Crew

Theater Rental Costs : 30% = $7,500                                                             
Performance Space • Rehearsal Space 

Materials: 17% = $4,250                                                                                                                 Set Materials • Costume Materials • Prop Materials 

Publicity: 10% = $2,500                                                                                          
Publicist • Photographer • Poster/ Flyer/ Postcard Design and Printing • Bulk Mailing Costs • Paid Listings/Advertisements • Postering Service • Website Design and Maintenance

Other: 3% = $750                                                                                                           
Box Office Services • Audio Recording • Video Recording • Script Copying • Ticket and Program Printing

The Impact:

By helping us mount this production you will be contributing to the launch of a brand new and innovative musical work that centers around an unlikely hero. It will be groundbreaking in its presentation. New works that make bold statements which are relevant in today’s world are culturally important. Jeremy’s story is about the hope and dreams we all have. It presents a unique slice of the contemporary Asian American experience where one man defied the odds and created a movement that inspired the nation.  

Other Ways You Can Help:

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"Wanna be like Mike"

$1 USD
Our most sincere and heartfelt Thanks!
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January 2014
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Palo Alto Prodigy

$10 USD
A personal email "Thank You" from the cast.
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Harvard Club

$25 USD
A personal email “Thank You” from the cast and a shout out on our Facebook & Twitter page.
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NBA Draft Pick

$50 USD
Everything in the $25 level + Signed poster from the cast
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Rebel Rookie

$75 USD
Everything in the $50 level + A thank you in our Playbill
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Three Point Warrior

$100 USD
Everything in the $75 level + 2 Free Tickets to the show in LA (travel not included).
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Shooting Guard Knick

$250 USD
Everything in the $100 level + Personal video thank you from the cast
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$500 USD
Everything in the $250 level + Associate Producer credit 2 extra tickets to the show in LA (travel not incl.) Red Carpet photos with the entire cast on opening night.
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