What Show?
In the modest town of Greenbelt Maryland
stands Eleanor Roosevelt High School, a high-performing school of academics known for it's academic achievements and athletic triumphs and stats. It is
fair to say there is a certain aspect of the school that is not recognized at all,
though many say it is a very necessary part in any school environment. Performing
Arts.
Performing Arts programs in schools like
dancing, singing, and acting theater promotes dedication, creativity,
social skills, academic potential, and future job potential as well. Apart from
the astounding dance groups and choruses, this high school puts on spectacular
and entertaining performances from Into the Woods, Cheaper by the Dozen, even Grease. But unseen by the
public's eye goes on a show that show that is unrehearsed, unscripted, and just
as captivating.
Eleanor Roosevelt High
School has a close, diverse, talented and gleaming group of students who go
beyond the drama classroom, and make the performances happen! They're the
schools builders, volunteers, leaders, and performers when it comes to putting
on an outstanding theatrical show for the Eleanor Roosevelt community.
Otherwise known as thespians.
These students juggle time and resources, and even sacrifice their academic work on some occasions to meet rehearsal and set deadlines.
It all boils down to the final run- to the first night of the production.
This year, the team
takes on the groovy, entertaining, and trendy musical of Hairspray.
And this year it could quite possibly be the students' biggest musical yet, not
in set design, but in cast.
Why?
This documentary is
aiming to shed light to the hard work students are dedicated to in the theater
arts programs not only in this school, but schools across the nation. Here are
a few facts to get you thinking:
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By funding this campaign, you are supporting the thousands of
performing arts programs and the kids who participate in them. You are taking a
stand to show that the arts in schools are much more important than perceived and
you are also funding the Eleanor Roosevelt High School drama department, as a
portion of the proceeds from this film will be donated to to the students and
staff.
We want to produce a heartening, captivating, entertaining yet
informative behind-the-scenes documentary to show the world of theater arts
from the eyes of these promising students.
What We Need & What You Get
To fully produce and
distribute this documentary, we are asking for $6,000.
Your funds will go to:
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Production equipment- rentals, camera lenses, camera
bodies, audio mics/equipment, special production equipment, stabilization
equipment, bags & cases.
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Post-Production needs- computer editing software, DVDs.
- PR & Advertising
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Nearly $2,000 raised is going to YOUR rewards!
What YOU Get!
You could earn an
exclusive "Hairspray" themed "The Show Must Go On" t-shirt!
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Choose
between White or Turquoise. Comes in adult sizes of small- 3XL.
You can also receive an exclusive "The Show Must Go On" poster,
which will be signed by the director of TSMGO, cast, and crew of the E.R.H.S
Hairspray production.
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And, as a sentimental value, all rewards will come complete with a hand-illustrated paper-plate award,
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(Above: Example)
Corresponding with the name of the perk you choose!
If our funding goal is not reached, we will first make sure we
can reward all of our backers with the money allotted, then utilize the
remaining contributions for the most essential equipment costs.
What Is The Impact Of Your Contributions?
Your contribution whether on twenty dollars, two-hundred
dollars, or two-thousand dollars will make a huge impact on our goal!
This project is representing the millions of kids out there, in
the US or around the world, studying or participating in theater arts and
performing arts. We want to make sure that we not only give an accurate,
captivating representation of these students, but we also want to make sure it
is filmed to par.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Drama department upon learning of this
project were extremely excited and enthusiastic about it. They are extremely
supportive of the idea of a documentary and encourage you to feel the same!
Risks & Challenges
We understand that
asking for several thousand dollars may be a lot to ask for, but we're
confident that with your help and support, and that if you believe in this
campaign, the E.R.H.S drama department, and the recognition of theater arts/
performing arts programs in schools, we will be able overcome the funding gap
and successfully produce a high-quality, spectacular, and eye-opening
behind-the-scenes documentary for you and our audience all the while being able
to fully reward you, our backers!
Ways You Can Help!
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If you are unable to contribute, we'd still love your help and
support!
1. Like and
share our Facebook page and click the like button at the top of this page!
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2. Follow our
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3. Tell your
friends and family! If you have friends or family members who you know
are passionate about theater and performing arts, let them know about our
campaign!
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5. Share our
Indiegogo link on your social accounts: http://igg.me/at/TSMGOfilm
6. Fund our
project and earn rewards!
EVERY $1 COUNTS !!!
With your help, we are
confident that we will have a successful campaign!
