Mar. 4 Feisty
Mar. 11 Fiddling Around Irish Stories
Mar. 12 Open Mic, Caffe Lena. Featured Teller: Kent Busman
Mar. 16-18 Sharing the Fire: the Northeast Storytelling Festival - four performances open to the public
Other Shows in the Capital Region
How You Can Help
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Several times each season, new listeners tell us, “This is the first storytelling program I’ve ever been to. It was wonderful! The storyteller really connected with my imagination. I’ll be coming to more programs.” That’s the magic of storytelling.
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. Since 1995, Story Circle has been nurturing storytelling, storytellers and listeners by supporting and offering over 200 storytelling events. We are proud of our relationship as a resident company at Proctors in Schenectady. We are appreciative of the response over the years to 15 Tellabrations, 93 Story Sundays at the Glen Sanders Mansion, as well as an increasing number of other productions at Proctors and community venues. We have also underwritten 80 free programs in community venues from the proceeds of Tellabration, our annual benefit performance.
We appreciate the many times that you’ve attended and enjoyed these events. We are also grateful for you spreading the news and bringing your friends!
As is true for most arts organizations, the ticket sales do not cover all our expenses. As a resident Company at Proctors, while we receive visibility, guidance and encouragement, we receive no direct support via grants or gifts to Proctors, unless they are specifically earmarked to Story Circle. We also reimburse Proctors for performance space, technical direction and ticket sales from our performance income. In order to increase our marketing efforts, expand our outreach and workshops for youth and older tellers, and extend partnerships at Proctors with other educational and community groups, we need modest assistance from friends and supporting organizations. We are storytellers, not magicians – we spin a tale, we can’t spin money. As we approach Story Circle’s 16th Season, we are turning to you for support.
We invite you to become a patron of Story Circle at Proctors for the 2011-2012 season. In return for your much needed and greatly appreciated generosity, you will receive the following benefits:
As Story Circle at Proctors continues to expand its offerings, you will receive invitations to openings, and complimentary or discount opportunities.
Our goal for the 2011-2012 season is to raise $5,000 by September 15, 2012. Please help us expand the magic of storytelling in our region. To become a patron of Story Circle at Proctors, please make a check payable to “Proctors” and mail it to:
Story Circle at Proctors c/o Kate Dudding, Treasurer 8 Sandalwood Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065-2700
If you prefer to remain anonymous, please note that on your check. The entire value of your check is tax deductible at both the state and federal levels. Please also note on your check if your gift is eligible for a company match.
Thank you for your generosity.
MANY THANKS to our current patrons:
With best regards and much good cheer,
Alden (Joe) Doolittle, Producer Kate Dudding, Producer aldenjoe@nycap.rr.com kate@katedudding.com (518) 384-1700 (518) 383-4620 at a US performing arts center Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, New York |
