It’s been over a year since I assumed the role of Managing Director of this spunky small theater company and I’m loving it!
Crowded Fire is an ensemble theater dedicated to supporting the artists that make this their home. For each ensemble or staff member this means different things. For me, it means that even as the “administrative arm” of the company, I still have a creative voice in planning and implementing the strategic vision for the company. Among many, many, other things, I've worked hard over the past year and a half to increase our on-line presence--launching a monthly newsletter, new e-marketing campaigns, and this handy dandy individual giving program. Alongside two other talented staff members and an ensemble of artists, we accomplish the work of institutions much larger than ours. This makes me incredibly proud.
Crowded Fire is committed to producing new adventurous theater, innovative in structure, that addresses the diverse political and social concerns of our time. We have a fantastic season this year both on our mainstage and through our development program, THE MATCHBOX. Every day brings new challenges, whether it is an artistic challenge such as presenting the hauntingly beautiful world of Caridad Svich’s Wreckage on stage or an administrative hurdle like securing the development rights to Christina Anderson’s powerful new play Drip. And with every challenge, there is a price tag.
I am driven to make this a financially stable home for myself and these artists. I know times are tough and dollars are being stretched thin, but I am reaching out to you for your support.. I can assure you that here at Crowded Fire we know how to make a dollar go a looooong way, so no amount is too small (or too large!). The other thing that I can promise you is that your money will go directly to the people developing the art and the projects we produce. I’m the one that makes the budget after all!
Adopt me! By doing so, you support all of our projects this year and help to put Crowded Fire in a financially healthy position.
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