After a recent performance of Angels in America, a long time audience member of NC Stage stopped me in the lobby. She said, “I know that people in the theatre don’t make a lot of money and I know this show was hard work, but the experiences I have at this theatre like I did tonight make me realize, yet again, that theatre is important. It really is. Thank you for being here.”
I share this story with you because it’s not just the people on stage or behind the scenes she is thanking. It's all the folks like you who contribute to our Annual Fund that make our work possible.
Anyone who’s attended a free (For)Play reading, participated in a post-show discussion, enjoyed a Happy Hour and A Half reception, or been able to attend for as little as $6 on a Pay What You Can Night has benefitted from annual fund support.
Students in our community benefit from annual fund support as well. Thomas is a student in our “On the Fly” after school workshop for at-risk middle school students. Through On the Fly, Thomas learns self-esteem and creative problem solving while focusing youthful energy during those empty hours after school.
Contributions to our annual fund from members of the community make it possible for us to offer all these experiences and more. Ticket income covers only 63% of the costs of producing our season and providing educational programs in schools. Picture a favorite experience at NC Stage that captured your imagination, made you think or wonder, or simply made you laugh. Now picture only 63% of it!
Will you consider making a gift of $25, $100, $500 or more to help us enrich your life and the lives of young people like Thomas? You can even join the Green Room Society with a gift of $1,000 or more and participate in special conversations with us as we plan the future of NC Stage.
Partner with us to develop local actors, directors and designers, and ensure NC Stage’s position as one of the leading non-profit theatres in North Carolina.
Thank you,
Charlie and Angie Flynn-McIver, and the rest of the NC Stage team.
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