Dear Friends, Supporters, and Advocates of Filipino American History:
We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea to support our “Pay Our People” Campaign, a crucial and final fundraising push to get “Larry the Musical” on stage in March 2024 at Brava Theater in San Francisco. "Larry the Musical," a powerful and inspiring production that tells the untold story of Larry Itliong and the Filipino American farm workers who played a pivotal role in establishing the United Farm Workers union, is on the verge of making history. But to bring this incredible story to life, we need your help to raise $200,000 by January 2024.
"Larry the Musical" is a labor of love, created for and by the Filipino American community.
We are a 100% Filipino American creative team committed to telling this important union story with union actors and crew. However, to meet payroll for fair wages, housing, and transportation costs, we need your help. We want to be transparent in that the Larry team all have day jobs and families - we need your help to tell this story, as we lack the capacity to do it alone.
Our Work to Date
Because of your early support, we have made significant progress, developing a full script based on the book "Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong" by the late Dr. Dawn Mabalon and Gayle Romasanta. Early donations supported three developmental workshops, film shoots in San Francisco and Delano, extensive interviews and historical research, and the talented cast, crew, and musicians involved.
Over 20 new songs have been composed, and casting for the show is nearly complete.
Risks & Challenges
Despite thriving with the support of the Filipino American community, major foundation grant awards have been limited. The last few years have been challenging for the arts, and producing this show is a massive undertaking.
Our team, working tirelessly around day jobs and family responsibilities, remains determined to bring this story to life.
How You Can Help
Donate today to help house and feed actors, support fair wages for the entire team, and make a successful premiere in March 2024 a reality.
What You Get
Your donation, no matter the size, directly supports essential production costs. As a thank you, donors will receive special "Larry the Musical" branded swag and a concept album featuring original music performed by the cast.
Other Ways to Help
If you need a tax deduction, please visit Brava Theater's secure website and select "Larry: A New Musical" from the drop-down menu.
Spread the word about "Larry the Musical" to your friends, family, and networks.
Follow us at www.larrythemusical.com or on Instagram @larrythemusical and subscribe for updates.
Join the Movement
Stand with us, hand in hand, as we take this final step towards bringing "Larry the Musical" to life. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a lasting impact on our journey.
