Thank you for being a part of Tacoma
Youth Theatre’s very successful first two years of programing. Maggie Knott and
I believe so strongly in the benefits of youth theatre that, in 2012, we
self-funded the considerable costs of starting this company. Thankfully, we were not alone. Families and individuals from throughout the
greater Tacoma area have come together to prove that a theatre, with the sole
purpose of nurturing young artists, can succeed.
Youth Theatre’s very successful first two years of programing. Maggie Knott and
I believe so strongly in the benefits of youth theatre that, in 2012, we
self-funded the considerable costs of starting this company. Thankfully, we were not alone. Families and individuals from throughout the
greater Tacoma area have come together to prove that a theatre, with the sole
purpose of nurturing young artists, can succeed.
This is an urgent request for your continued financial support.
I am pleased to announce that your financial gift to Tacoma Youth
Theatre is tax-deductible through our partner agency Shunpike, a non-profit 501(c)3
charitable organization. Your financial support helps Tacoma Youth Theatre maintain
accessibility through affordable and pay-what-you-can theatre experiences. If you are reading this letter, you know
first-hand the incredible value of Tacoma Youth Theatre’s mission. Maggie and I have a combined, award-winning
experience of over 60 years in theatre and education. Tacoma Youth Theatre provides professional
expectations, resources, and mentors, in a safe and nurturing environment where
unique individuals, ages 5-18, can discover the impact, success, and joy of
theatre for themselves.
I am pleased to announce that your financial gift to Tacoma Youth
Theatre is tax-deductible through our partner agency Shunpike, a non-profit 501(c)3
charitable organization. Your financial support helps Tacoma Youth Theatre maintain
accessibility through affordable and pay-what-you-can theatre experiences. If you are reading this letter, you know
first-hand the incredible value of Tacoma Youth Theatre’s mission. Maggie and I have a combined, award-winning
experience of over 60 years in theatre and education. Tacoma Youth Theatre provides professional
expectations, resources, and mentors, in a safe and nurturing environment where
unique individuals, ages 5-18, can discover the impact, success, and joy of
theatre for themselves.
Look what has been accomplished with your support:
·
Over 300 young artists have participated in 28 productions.
Over 300 young artists have participated in 28 productions.
·
16 high-quality one act plays for young actors have been
written or revised.
16 high-quality one act plays for young actors have been
written or revised.
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Tacoma Youth Theatre has a permanent home in an
innovative new, youth-centric theatre –
Tacoma Youth Theatre has a permanent home in an
innovative new, youth-centric theatre –
in the heart of
Tacoma’s Theatre District.
Tacoma’s Theatre District.
·
A Seabury Middle School partnership provided an outstanding
theatre experience for students.
A Seabury Middle School partnership provided an outstanding
theatre experience for students.
Plans for the up-coming year include:
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continuing with our successful, pay-what-you-can, after-school programs.
continuing with our successful, pay-what-you-can, after-school programs.
·
offering production opportunities exclusively for teens.
offering production opportunities exclusively for teens.
·
expanding our mission to include daytime pre-school experiences.
expanding our mission to include daytime pre-school experiences.
·
maintaining our partnerships
with Shunpike and Seabury.
maintaining our partnerships
with Shunpike and Seabury.
·
developing additional partnerships and new funding sources.
developing additional partnerships and new funding sources.
·
adding to Tacoma Youth Theatre’s catalogue of plays and
beginning on-line script sales.
adding to Tacoma Youth Theatre’s catalogue of plays and
beginning on-line script sales.
·
revamping summer, winter, and spring break camps to
feature all-day, one-week camps.
revamping summer, winter, and spring break camps to
feature all-day, one-week camps.
·
continuing the integration of our mission with our structures
and spaces – providing more opportunities for hands-on learning.
continuing the integration of our mission with our structures
and spaces – providing more opportunities for hands-on learning.
·
improving outreach
and marketing efforts within the local community.
improving outreach
and marketing efforts within the local community.
·
forming an advisory
committee to help move toward a solid path of sustainability.
forming an advisory
committee to help move toward a solid path of sustainability.
Make a donation today! Help ensure that theatre arts education remains
accessible. YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS INNOVATIVE THEATRE.
accessible. YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS INNOVATIVE THEATRE.
Through our partner agency,
Shunkpike – Tacoma Youth Theatre can receive tax-deductible donations.
Shunkpike – Tacoma Youth Theatre can receive tax-deductible donations.
Please give what you can, every
donation helps! – and do it right away!
donation helps! – and do it right away!