Who’s ready for an adventure?
My name is Park Lytle and I am the lead producer and playwright for Jimmy Jenkenheimer: Adventure Super Master. Jimmy Jenkenheimer is our ambitious, though unrefined Adventure Super Master, a hero with the power to travel into any piece of literature by striking himself as hard as he can in the head with the book's cover. Using this gift, Jimmy leads his companions on an episode of his weekly TV series (a cross between Reading Rainbow and the Crocodile Hunter). However, when his arch-rival, The Crab Handed Man, chases Jimmy from book to book, Jimmy has to learn how to balance the safety of his friends with the mental grief he’s taken so long to shield himself from.
Jimmy Jenkenheimer began as a series of video projects I filmed for my high school AP Literature class. The goal was to create a project for each assigned reading that had as little to do with the original assignment as possible, but contained so much creativity and passion that I could still walk away with an A.
Once I started graduate school at California Institute of The Arts, I decided to adapt my original video series into a one-act play. I teamed up with stage manager Sam Millette, as well as director Kellie Hageman to produce a series of workshop performances in November of 2023 on the CalArts campus.
Our first workshop run was an incredible success, and taught me a lot about what direction I need to go in for a fully realized production. Now, it’s time to start putting what we’ve learned into practice. Jimmy Jenkenheimer is returning to the stage from November 22nd to November 24th, leaving the CalArts campus and moving into the Actors Company LA theatre in West Hollywood. Our plan is to bring in a more ambitious scenic design, expand upon our costume and props, and take steps to reach out to a wider audience in the LA area. These goals are ambitious, and that’s why it’s important to get your support now.
OUR GOAL AND PERKS
We are hoping to raise $5,000 to be used for our limited performance run in November of 2024. We are planning to raise this much money in hopes to:
- $2,500 - Cover the rental costs at The Actors Company LA
- $800 - Create a colorful and dynamic scenic design to complement the fast-paced and free-flowing nature of our piece.
- $750 - Expand upon our initial costume designs to present visually compelling and fitting characters for our world.
- $200 - Expand on our already robust prop design. Filling every nook of the stage with charming elements that showcase the personality and functionality of our world.
- $750 - Take active steps to promote our show via marketing and community outreach. Reaching new audiences to see our show for the first time.
Any contributions are incredibly as it takes us one step closer to realizing our vision. Please be assured we have every intention of making our gratitude known, for every donation, we have a package of perks and goodies to send back to you as listed below:
$5 - Friend of Jimmy
- Digital PDF Certificate into the Adventure Super Master Regime
$10 - Contributor to William’s Tuition
- Digital PDF Certificate into the Adventure Super Master Regime
- “Rats and Scallions” Sticker
- “Who’s Ready for An Adventure” Button
$25 - Sponsor of The Lobster Handed Krew
- Digital PDF Certificate into the Adventure Super Master Regime
- Rats and Scallions Sticker
- “Who’s Ready for An Adventure” Button
- “Who’s Ready For An Adventure?” Tote Bag
$50 - Patron of The Adventure Super Master Regime
- Digital PDF Certificate into the Adventure Super Master Regime
- Rats and Scallions Sticker
- “Who’s Ready for An Adventure” Button
- “Who’s Ready For An Adventure?” Tote Bag
- “Who’s Ready For an Adventure?” T-Shirt
$100 - Devoted Member of Jimmy’s Live Studio Audience
- Digital PDF Certificate into the Adventure Super Master Regime
- Rats and Scallions Sticker
- “Who’s Ready for An Adventure” Button
- “Who’s Ready For An Adventure?” Tote Bag
- “Who’s Ready For an Adventure?” T-Shirt
- Signed 8.5x11 Jimmy Jenkenheimer Flyer
- 2 Complimentary Tickets to The Performance (Transferrable, Reserved Seating)
$500+ - Executive Producer
- Digital PDF Certificate into the Adventure Super Master Regime
- Rats and Scallions Sticker
- “Who’s Ready for An Adventure” Button
- “Who’s Ready For An Adventure?” Tote Bag
- “Who’s Ready For an Adventure?” T-Shirt
- Signed 8.5x11 Jimmy Jenkenheimer Flyer
- Signed 11x17 Jimmy Jenkenheimer Poster
- Official Executive Producer Credit
- Personalized “Thank You” Video from a member of the Cast
- 2 Complimentary Tickets to a Performance (Transferrable, Reserved Seating)
WHY WE’RE WORTH IT
Jimmy Jenkenheimer: Adventure Super Master is a story that’s been developed for nearly eight years. Written through the end of my teenage years and all through my early 20s, it is meant for anyone and everyone who has ever felt they can’t find the right direction in life. We want to inspire anyone who watches to follow that feeling deep in there gut to chase the dreams that bring joy no matter how different or unconventional that may be. This is a story designed to inspire through laughter and vividity. As our director Kellie Hageman says “We are trying to create nostalgia for something that never existed.” Through this nostalgic sensation, we hope to send out shocks of creative catharsis that send people out on their own adventures. That’s why we always make sure to ask if you’re ready.
HOW ELSE YOU CAN HELP
Jimmy Jenkenheimer is going to make it’s way to the stage no matter what, if you can’t donate anything right now, consider buying a ticket this Fall. Furthermore, you can go to our website at jimmy-jenkenheimer.com and buy our t-shirts and tote bags directly.
But if you’re not in a position to spend any money right now, you can always follow us on instagram and facebook, and share the word with everyone you know about our new exciting play in need of their support. Either way, we appreciate any way you can help our show get to its next stages, big or small, we are always grateful to know there are people who believe in our play as much as we do.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE
Jimmy Jenkenheimer is making its return November 22nd-24th. In the meantime, follow us on instagram at jimmy_jenkenheimer to stay up to date on our developments and progress throughout the summer. You can also go to www.jimmy-jenkenheimer.com to learn check out our production history and get direct access to the merchandise being sold.