The Who, What, and Why
We're the Old Mill High School Drama Patrons, supporting the Patriot Player Theater Company (PPTC), the student drama troupe at OMHS. PPTC has a 40-year history of terrific musicals, and we need your assistance to help make their spring musical, "Once Upon A Mattress", the best show it can be.
How Your Contribution Helps
We're supporting an incredibly talented group of young people who deliver amazing performances on a shoestring budget. Our goal is to raise $2000 to cover some of the up-front expenses such as script fees, set construction materials, costumes, and the other necessities of putting on a high-quality theatrical production.
Every dollar we raise will go towards the production or to fulfilling the contributor perks - which we've deliberately kept inexpensive to maximize the dollars that will go to support the kids.
Even if we don't reach our goal, every dollar we raise will help us better support this wonderful cast and crew.
What do I get if I contribute?
While the goal is to maximize the funding for the show, we do want to recognize and thank our contributors. Contributor "perks" range from a ticket to the performance of your choice at $25 to your name hidden on the set as an "Easter Egg" to limited-run backer T-shirts. See the perk levels for more details.
When is all this happening?
The crowdfunding campaign here on Indiegogo will run from January 28th through February 27th, and the money will be put to work right away. There will be six performances over two weekends:
- Friday, April 10th, 7 PM
- Saturday, April 11th, 7 PM
- Sunday, April 12th, 2 PM
- Friday, April 17th, 7 PM
- Saturday, April 18th, 2 PM and 7 PM
What happens if we raise more than $2000?
We don't have any specific "stretch goals" for this campaign, but every dollar raised will go directly to making the show even better - like renting additional lighting, or to create special effects.
How can I pay?
Through the Indiegogo campaign, you can contribute either by credit/debit card, or via PayPal. To contribute directly, please contact us through the site and we will direct you appropriately.
But what if I can't contribute money?
There's still ways you can help! Spread the word by sharing our campaign in Facebook or other social media, or e-mail, or whatever way you can!
I'd like to help, but would rather contribute directly and not through Indiegogo.
Thank you! If you'd like to make a direct contribution, please contact us through the site and we'll direct you appropriately.
Risks & Challenges
The show is already cast and the rights secured. The Patriot Players have a 40-year history of putting on their productions despite a variety of setbacks, and they truly exemplify the old saying, "The show must go on." Barring something truly disastrous or bizarre, the production will go forward!