Short Summary
Its me Victoria, I am a performer and writer based in Toronto, and I am premiering my first solo show (RIVULUS: Poems for God) at Orlando Fringe! No one told me, but it's actually a lot of money to do your first fringe in another country! I am so silly! But I love art haha : )))))))))
Orlando Fringe is from May 16th-May 28th! That's so soon! I leave on May 15th! Ahh! But this is ok, cause there is still time.
Apparently it's not free to go to the US! Which means, this experience is all out of pocket both for myself and director Isaac Kessler! I am not a rich person or performer -- which means a trip like this does do some super cool and sick damage to my wallet.
Also, if it makes you more inclined, I am queer and trans: ' (( so you would be donating to : '''((( queer and trans art : ' (((( Isaac is Jewish : ' )))) think about it : ' ((((
What We Need & What You Get
Here's the deal, inflation and USD? Yikes!
We be paying for airfare x 2 (myself and Isaac), FOOD, transportation (bikes and buses), props and prop transportation, promotional material, among other sneaky expensive that will inevitably arise.
Additionally, I will be taking 2 weeks off of work! And I am NOT a salary girlie, so this means no make money only spend money during this time!
The Impact
THE IMPACT
I am a tiny little teeny baby artist! After this is done, I will continue to create tiny baby art and then maybe one day big adult art! The funding that you would provide would ensure I won't have to take a break from art making for a dang calendar year and that I can fully throw myself into this experience and grow without the financial strains that currently keep me up at night!
Basically boys, by donating, you are funding both this project and the potential for others! Which is lovely!
Risks & Challenges
"People value your transparency. Be open and stand out by providing insight into the risks and obstacles you may face on the way to achieving your goal" - Indiegogo Template
thank you, Indiegogo. I will be transparent.
You aren't funding the next Oscar winning film! In fact you Torontonians aren't even gonna be in Florida to see this! But! This is less about you funding a show and more about funding a new creator. 6 shows in an international venue is a challenge and a big step for me as an artist, and will provide me with beautiful opportunities to grow, network, and learn from others. Also Toronto! Its like you know we are showing Toronto art in other places! If you care about that!! This is the place to put ya money!!
Other Ways You Can Help
Come to Sweet Action 180 Shaw Street and watch myself and others workshop new work! We need those eyes, those faces, those bodies to humble us when we come up with ideas!
Join the Sweet Action mailing list! https://www.sweetaction.ca/
Send me a long audio message of your favourite ghost story so I can fall asleep at night!