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Yellow Wallpaper - a new theatrical adaptation by The Mill

A theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story coming to Chicago in August! Adapted by Lorelei Sturm, directed by Jaclyn Biskup.

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Yellow Wallpaper - a new theatrical adaptation by The Mill

Yellow Wallpaper - a new theatrical adaptation by The Mill

Yellow Wallpaper - a new theatrical adaptation by The Mill

Yellow Wallpaper - a new theatrical adaptation by The Mill

Yellow Wallpaper - a new theatrical adaptation by The Mill

A theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story coming to Chicago in August! Adapted by Lorelei Sturm, directed by Jaclyn Biskup.

A theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story coming to Chicago in August! Adapted by Lorelei Sturm, directed by Jaclyn Biskup.

A theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story coming to Chicago in August! Adapted by Lorelei Sturm, directed by Jaclyn Biskup.

A theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story coming to Chicago in August! Adapted by Lorelei Sturm, directed by Jaclyn Biskup.

Lorelei Sturm
Lorelei Sturm
Lorelei Sturm
Lorelei Sturm
1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$2,750 USD 70 backers
110% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

**UPDATE**

We have reached our goal, but can still use additional support.  About 10% of the show budget remains uncovered by our anticipated funding, so anything above and beyond our original $2500 goal will be put to good use!

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The Yellow Wallpaper is a classic American short story written in 1892.  Semi-autobiographical, it describes the experience of a woman living in confinement as a cure for what we now know of as postpartum depression.  Overwhelmed with loneliness and boredom, she becomes obsessed with the wallpaper in the room and gradually loses touch with reality.  It sheds light on issues that still have relevance today and is filled with beautiful images and language.  The stage piece will be movement based and experimental in style allowing for a heightened theatrical expressiveness that hooks into the heart of the story.

 

Performances will begin August 24 and run through September 14 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre. Visit The Mill Theatre website for more details, or Brown Paper Tickets to purchase tickets to the show.

What We Need & What You Get

The biggest expense of producing a show like this is the venue.  Even small theatre spaces in Chicago cost around $1000 per week.  Other expenses include scenic elements, props, and costumes.  I feel strongly about paying my personnel, which includes two additional actors, scenic designer, lighting designer, sound designer, stage manager, and a director who will be travelling from New York to direct the show.  The overall budget comes in at around $10,000.

I know, $10,000 sounds like a LOT of money, but comparatively speaking:

Can you even see the little sliver of yellow representing our budget?

Needless to say, it's doable!  And here's the good news:

Every dollar you pledge through Indiegogo, up to the first $1500 of the funding goal, will be matched by an outside grant made possible by the generosity of Joe Lehman IV, Thomas and Adrienne Sturm, Joyce Saxon, and Joe and Jane Lehman.

Also, Yellow Wallpaper has been accepted into residency at the University of Chicago, where we will be able to rehearse and use their technical facilities as we continue to develop the show this summer!

The Impact

Every dollar helps!

I know people always say that, and of course, it'd be amazing if everyone could just give $1000, but here's the reality:

Our $10,000 budget is made up of a list of small expenses, just as our funding will be made up of a list of small donations.

Sure, if you can contribute $400, you can pay for an actor.  If you can give $250, you can cover one night of performance in the venue.  But if you can pledge $50, you can pay for a costume!  If you can only afford $5, there will be a box of cereal on stage every night because of your contribution.  And if you only give $1, know that when an apple, or banana gets eaten on stage, you helped to make that possible!

So think about what you can give.  $5?  What's $5 really...

Other Ways You Can Help

Hey, if you really want to help, but just don't have the funds, I get it!  You've read this far, thank you so much for your interest!

Here's what you can do:

Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter.  It's a free gesture, but we will take it!

LET OTHERS KNOW ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN.

Contributions to this project are tax deductible because of The Mill Theatre's 501C3 Status.  If you know anyone who likes supporting the arts, or who needs another charitable deduction for their tax return, send them our way!

We want people to come and see this show, so if you can talk up The Yellow Wallpaper, or create buzz by mentioning us on Facebook or Twitter, wow, that would be awesome!

Finally, we may need volunteers for things like running the box office on a show night.  If you have more time than money and would like to offer a gift of your time, let us know and we'll see where we can work you in.


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Thank You!

$5 USD
Thank you! Your name scribed on "The Yellow Wall" along with all other doners, which will be displayed in the lobby of the theatre. We'll e-mail you a pic of it!
12 claimed

TICKET

$25 USD
Your name on the Yellow Wall, plus one ticket to a performance of Yellow Wallpaper at Chicago's Chopin Theatre. Don't live in Chicago, but know someone who does? Give the ticket as a gift! Can be used for any regular performance, other than closing night. Reservation required to guarantee a seat for a specific date.
16 out of 100 of claimed

"Look! I'm in the program."

$50 USD
Your name of the Yellow Wall, plus TWO tickets to the show and mention in the program as a significant donor.
14 out of 50 of claimed

CD Bonus

$75 USD
All above incentives, plus a CD of music from the show, including tracks with original vocal compositions sung by the cast.
0 out of 30 of claimed

The full package!

$100 USD
2 tickets to the show, your name on the Yellow Wall and in the program, plus a yellow envelope mailed to you containing music CD, a signed program, and another yellow surprise!
7 out of 20 of claimed

Yoga anyone?

$250 USD
All above incentives, plus a private one hour yoga class taught by yours truly - Lorelei Sturm: producer, adapter, performer, and certified yoga instructor. Yoga class available in Chicago area only, unless you can pay for my travel!
0 out of 8 of claimed

opening night PARTY!

$500 USD
Thank you so much! All above incentives, plus your two tickets are guaranteed for opening night should you wish to attend, and an invite to the opening night party.
0 out of 4 of claimed

PRODUCER

$1,000 USD
We can't thank you enough! But we'll try. All above incentives, plus PRODUCER STATUS in the program, on publicity materials, and announced pre-show. Also, in addition to your TWO opening night tickets, 2 additional tickets to the show, for you or a friend, anytime during the run
0 out of 2 of claimed

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