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.
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