and so it begins...

     With this Saturday comes the beginning of our summer journey 2014: Tarzan. Being a non-profit organization we completely rely on community support to fund our shows. Sponsorships range from large $2,000 donations, (VERY rare and VERY appreciated haha) to donated space, to merchandise such as paint and supplies, down to just a few cents from the friendly guy who had nothing more left over after his purchases. ALL of this support is the only reason we are able to put on productions at this point. We are growing and thriving, but as a still a very young company we need and are so grateful for every little bit of help. One of our most successful ways of raising funds is scheduling days to come and stand outside of stores such as Wal Mart, Sam's club, Shoprite, etc. and sing. We usually have a great time, inviting some cast members, or if we haven't held auditions yet past cast members, and standing out there all day, singing and collecting donations.

     This Saturday marks our first fundraiser for Tarzan! I'm so excited to really get the ball rolling on this, it's bound to be the best SFA production yet. Now the only reason I am not looking forward to this Saturday's fundraiser is the cold. I do not enjoy the cold one bit, but hopefully it will prompt customers to see us and feel bad... and then be even more generous... haha jk. not really:P. 

     So sometimes we use a fundraiser day for specific sectors such as fabric or set materials, but first thing's first. The rights. So that's what this week is for, to finish raising everything we need to own the rights to actually produce the show... after all no rights, no show. So I suppose it's arguably the most important little detail of the whole shebang...

     As I said before, these fundraisers can be pretty fun, but they are also hard work and we always have some truly wonderful, big hearted helpers to come out and spend some time with us. So shout out to all of you who have ever helped in the past and those of you who are coming on Saturday! You are so important to us and we love you! Thank you and see ya Saturday!