Acorn annual appeal

TOP TEN REASONS TO DONATE TO ACORN PRODUCTIONS

10) Naked Shakespeare
All of our productions are free, ensuring the words of the bard are accessible to everyone in our community

9) Free Acting Classes and Workshops
We offer a series of free "Intro to Acting" sessions which attract over 100 kids and adults annually

8) Affordable Ticket Prices
Ours are the lowest in town!

7) Shakespeare in the Schools
For the past 4 years, we have been bringing our version of Macbeth to local high schools, enriching the lives of thousands of students

6) Discount Summer Camps for Kids
Acorn provides quality educational offerings featuring 30 hours of programming for as little as $150.

5) Ongoing Dramatic Readings
Where else can you hear original works by local playwrights in a series of free readings?

4) Acting Opportunities Newsletter
Several times a month we send out audition and other notices of interest to local actors

3) Quality Children’s Theater
Our new Fairy Tale Players features high-quality professional productions for the family for only $5 adults and $3 kids. What a deal!

2) Phyzgig
Acorn produces one of only 2 vaudeville festivals in the country, featuring the best national acts in a week of holiday vacation fun!

1) A Starting Point for Actors
In our first eleven years, we have introduced countless actors into the theater community, coordinating open auditions and ensuring that everyone has a chance to be discovered.


2010 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL
WHY DONATE? We know many of you are having to make tough choices about how to allocate what seems like ever-dwindling financial resources. Perhaps making a donation to Acorn Productions seems like a luxury you can not afford at the moment. But if you or someone you know is one of the many members of our community who benefit from the programs offered by Acorn, we ask you to consider providing some financial support for our work. We hope the list of 10 irreplaceable programs we offer to Greater Portland residents will be compelling enough to for you to make a small contribution – as little as $10 (one for each reason) does make a difference (though larger donations are always appreciated). If everyone on our list participates, we will easily raise the $10,000 we rely on each season to keep our free and low-cost programs viable, as well as allowing us to maintain reasonable ticket prices for all our events. You can be a part of creating a vibrant arts community in the Greater Portland Area by donating today! Click on the button to the right to use PayPal, or send your contribution to us: Acorn Productions P.O. Box 304 Westbrook, ME 04098 Thank you! - Mike Levine Producing Director Acorn Productions is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, meaning your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.	TOP TEN REASONS TO DONATE TO ACORN PRODUCTIONS 10) Naked Shakespeare All of our productions are free, ensuring the words of the bard are accessible to everyone in our community 9) Free Acting Classes and Workshops We offer a series of free "Intro to Acting" sessions which attract over 100 kids and adults annually 8) Affordable Ticket Prices Ours are the lowest in town! 7) Shakespeare in the Schools For the past 4 years, we have been bringing our version of Macbeth to local high schools, enriching the lives of thousands of students 6) Discount Summer Camps for Kids Acorn provides quality educational offerings featuring 30 hours of programming for as little as $150. 5) Ongoing Dramatic Readings Where else can you hear original works by local playwrights in a series of free readings? 4) Acting Opportunities Newsletter Several times a month we send out audition and other notices of interest to local actors 3) Quality Children’s Theater Our new Fairy Tale Players features high-quality professional productions for the family for only $5 adults and $3 kids. What a deal! 2) Phyzgig Acorn produces one of only 2 vaudeville festivals in the country, featuring the best national acts in a week of holiday vacation fun! 1) A Starting Point for Actors In our first eleven years, we have introduced countless actors into the theater community, coordinating open auditions and ensuring that everyone has a chance to be discovered.
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