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I Think We Won the 20K with Your Help!

Hey Everyone....Here's a Little UPDATE....

Our scrappy little group, BackStage Theatre fell of the Top 200 last night, and has regained it's footing. I think we are at No. 199 right now.

I just want to thank everybody for their continued support. Your response has been incredible and touching.

Because there's such a small range of votes between us and dropping off the board completely...EVERY vote is so important to us until the drive is over on July 13th.

So, if you could help us along but letting any theatre-loving frends know of our situation, it would be a tremendhous help!

I know if my gut that we wouldn't be as far along as we are without you help. You rock!!

Thank You All!

Michael aka Windy!

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I'm reluctant to ask this since some people might consider it to be "spam," but I have been a posting on the board since 2003....although not quite as much recently.

And if this gets deleted, well, at least I tried.

If you are a member of Facebook:

There's a Chase Community Giving Drive ....in which they are giving away 5 million dollars to various not-for-profit charities.

The top winner will get $250K
Four Runners-up will get $100K

and the remaining charities ranked No. 6 through 200 will receive $20k each!

My theatre company, BackStage Theatre (Chicago, IL) is currently in the top 200, but we NEED HELP staying there.

We just completed out 10th season, but like all non-Equity / not-for-profit theatres we could use the funding

If we are lucky enough to remain in the top 200, we hope to use the funds to establish a more steady financial foundation, possibly creating an endowment to insure that we have a modest source of income each season.

So, if you're on Facebook, I'd be grateful if you could help BackStage make a go for $20,000 in the Chase Community Giving project by voting for us.

Regardless of your decision, there are some very fine charities listed in the top 200, and you can also search for participating charities in your area.

I'm posting the link to our voting page.

http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/364364998-backstage-theatre-company

Hope this stays on the board, but if not, I ask the moderators to "please, be kind."

Thanks Bunches,

Windy











Updated On: 7/13/10 at 03:42 PM

#2

I'm reluctant to ask this...

I voted for you! I hope you guys make it!
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#3

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Thanks Matt, I saw that you voted already!

Really, I'm starting to feel a bit like I'm pimping myself out for this.....but if that's what it takes!

"My name is June! What's yours?"
#4

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Done - good luck!

And for the record, I don't know how anyone else feels, but you can do anything around here you want. In fact, there are things I wish you'd do that might not cross your mind I'm reluctant to ask this...
#7

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Nuthin' wrong with pimpin'! It's not the same as shilling.

I voted for y'all...best of luck!!
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

#8

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Done.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#9

I'm reluctant to ask this...

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Thanks...all those votes help so much!

This is so important to our company!

#10

I'm reluctant to ask this...

As long as you don't get a chorus girl preggers you're OK by me.
#11

I'm reluctant to ask this...

But you can try with the chorus boys all you want.

Well, chorus men, anyway.
#13

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Thanks, all of you are rockin' the house!!!

Updated On: 6/30/10 at 08:19 PM

#14

I'm reluctant to ask this...

I had it posted to my wall as well.
KFTC!!!!!
#16

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Well, we're afraid not to - what with you sporting that shiney badge and all.
#17

I'm reluctant to ask this...

"Stockardfan, you are a god!"

Well I wouldn't go THAT far.............well ok, if you want to!
KFTC!!!!!
#19

I'm reluctant to ask this...

I really posted the appeal just on a whim, but I'm glad I did. As of this morning, we are still in the Top 200, ranking No, 141!!

And I know that it due to all of your continuing help.

Thank you all! And it you haven't voted, please do.

http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/364364998-backstage-theatre-company?src=charity-details-wall-post-self

I thought you might like to see a little video trailer of our last production, Edward Albee's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY.

I was fortunate enough to play the "older" male role.

http://www.vimeo.com/10750577
#20

I'm reluctant to ask this...

I forwarded it to several of my friends Windy.

Next stop - top 100. Then on to number 1!!!
....but the world goes 'round
#22

I'm reluctant to ask this...

I just voted for you, not even knowing anything about your group.

So, you can feel free to come across with a shirtless pic, if you feel like it...
"A coherent existance after so many years of muddle" - Desiree' Armfelt, A Little Night Music "Life keeps happening everyday, Say Yes" - 70, Girls, 70 "Life is what you do while you're waiting to die" - Zorba
#24

I'm reluctant to ask this...

Some good news.....we still remain in the top 200, although our ranking has slipped to No. 165.

And some mor enews! I just got cast in as The Boatman in Porchlight Music Theatre's upcoming production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE!

BTW, I am posting the following info about our theatre. If you haven't voted, please consider doing so! Every vote is precious to us in the campaign!

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BackStage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit ensemble of theatre artists dedicated to the exploration of family. Through the creation of bold and eclectic productions, we question and examine what family means socially, spiritually, economically, emotionally, politically, and culturally. Our BackStage family is committed to the growth of all families.

Values
Connectivity: To consider the complex dynamics of human connectivity through the exploration of the idea of family.

Closeness: To embrace and explore the medium of intimate theatre as a unique and essential mode of articulating our stories, gently erasing the lines between artists and audience.

Courage: To challenge our audiences and our artists with complex thematic ideas, and to give artists and audiences a safe haven to consider those ideas.

Delight: To captivate our audiences and artists alike; to respectfully engage the hearts and minds of those who produce and those who attend; to entertain with broad minds and open hearts; to produce with ambitious joy.


http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/364364998-backstage-theatre-company?src=charity-details-wall-post-self

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