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.
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.
Look what has been accomplished with your support:
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Over 300 young artists have participated in 28 productions.
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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 –
in the heart of
Tacoma’s Theatre District.
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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.
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offering production opportunities exclusively for teens.
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expanding our mission to include daytime pre-school experiences.
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maintaining our partnerships
with Shunpike and Seabury.
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developing additional partnerships and new funding sources.
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adding to Tacoma Youth Theatre’s catalogue of plays and
beginning on-line script sales.
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revamping summer, winter, and spring break camps to
feature all-day, one-week camps.
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continuing the integration of our mission with our structures
and spaces – providing more opportunities for hands-on learning.
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improving outreach
and marketing efforts within the local community.
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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.
Through our partner agency,
Shunkpike – Tacoma Youth Theatre can receive tax-deductible donations.
Please give what you can, every
donation helps! – and do it right away!
