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The Chiraq Wall: A New Play

Help fund the latest production by Chicago Playwright Jeff Newman!

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The Chiraq Wall: A New Play

The Chiraq Wall: A New Play

The Chiraq Wall: A New Play

The Chiraq Wall: A New Play

The Chiraq Wall: A New Play

Help fund the latest production by Chicago Playwright Jeff Newman!

Help fund the latest production by Chicago Playwright Jeff Newman!

Help fund the latest production by Chicago Playwright Jeff Newman!

Help fund the latest production by Chicago Playwright Jeff Newman!

Jeff Newman
Jeff Newman
Jeff Newman
Jeff Newman
3 Campaigns |
Chicago, United States
$1,146 USD 29 backers
45% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
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Overview
It is 20 years after national leaders have erected giant walls around the city of Chicago. The people inside have no running water, gas, or electricity. There are armed guards killing the inhabitants indiscriminately as well as a wave of violent gangs roaming what's left of the city, recruiting some and killing most everyone else. It is in this grim setting that two travelers, Finn and Cutter decide to team up and find a way to break through the wall and escape Chiraq for good.

Every Dollar Helps!

A short list of what YOUR donations will help to fund:

  • Theater rental
  • Production insurance
  • Costumes
  • Props
  • Set pieces and building materials
  • Posters, Postcards, and Programs
  • Paying the actors (cause they deserve it)
  • Paying the design/tech crew (cause they really deserve it)

Okay Sure, But Who Are You?

My name is Jeff Newman. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wright State University in Dayton, OH and have been producing theatre with consistency since earning my degree in 2009. I have brought professional successful productions clear through to closing night in Dayton, Kansas City, as well as Chicago.

I am also the Company Founder of Hot Shot Productions: The scrappy storefront theatre company that could! This upcoming world premier of The Chiraq Wall  will be the fourth production from HSP since our inception in 2009.

I'm no stranger to the rough and tumble world of the Chicago storefront theatre scene. Since moving here in 2011 I have written, directed, produced, and performed for several companies throughout the city. My work has been seen at City Lit, Stage 773, The Public House Theatre, Prop Thtr, The Alley Stage, The Berger Park Coach House, The Frontier, The Right Brain Project, Angel Island, as well as The Think Tank just to name a few.

Each experience has taught me to be a better all around theatre artist and it has become the personal mission of Hot Shot Productions to create an atmosphere in which artists feel free to contribute during the process and are genuinely proud of the product they've helped create.

YOU Can Make A Difference!

Chicago is the perfect community for the kind of challenging, low budget theatre experience that has become the hallmark of HSP. But no production simply falls out of the clear blue sky. It is only with your generosity, investment, and faith that we are able to deliver the quality theatre experience our audiences truly deserve. For more details on past productions, take a look at our slick new Hot Shot Productions Website!

But Dude, I'm Kinda Broke

You got no money? I can relate! But that doesn't mean you can't help:

  • You can share this campaign and video on all your social media
  • You can show the trailer video to friends and ask them  to share it too
  • You can check out our slick new Hot Shot Productions Website and share THAT TOO

All this without spending a dollar or getting up from your computer!

Believe me, it really does help.

 

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Newman's Mac&Cheese

$1,000 USD
HSP Company Founder Jeff Newman will whip up a pot of his world famous mac&cheese and bring it to YOUR door so you can enjoy the cheesy deliciousness you've been missing out on! (Chicago Residents Only)
Included Items
  • Home Cooked Mac&Cheese
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 out of 5 of claimed

Great Wall of Awesome

$10 USD
Your name will be added to The Great Wall of Awesome on the HSP website forever commemorating your awesomeness for contributing to The Chiraq Wall.
Included Items
  • Online Thank You
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
1 claimed

Personal Thanks!

$50 USD
A personal thank you call from Writer/Director Jeff Newman!
Included Items
  • Personal Phone Call of Thanks
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 claimed

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

$100 USD
A printed, bound copy of The Chiraq Wall signed by the playwright and cast!
Included Items
  • Signed Copy of the Script
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

A Personal Act of Violence

$500 USD
The HSP team will choreograph, record, and upload an expertly executed fight video just for you! You get to pick what weapons we use! OH, THE BRUTALITY!!
Included Items
  • A Personalized Fight Video
Estimated Shipping
August 2017
0 out of 5 of claimed
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