Bent by Martin Sherman
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We are raising money to produce the play Bent by Martin Sherman at Triskelion Arts in NYC starring Wil Bethmann*, Joshua Popa*, Michael Calciano, Conor Hamill*, Pascal Portney and Steve Coulter*.
Produced and directed by Emma Coulter with co-producers Alex Bodine and Kira Geiger this tragic love story set in Nazi Germany, follows the journey of Max (Wil Bethmann), a young gay man from Berlin who learns to accept himself and to love in the face of horrific and impossible odds.
One of the most significant plays of its time, Bent helped shed light on the widely untold history of the persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The significance of Bent is more important than ever considering the recent resurgence of neo-facist extremism around the world.
Most of the current cast and creative team presented a version of the play in 2015 as part of UNCSA’s “Keys to the Kingdom.” One of the primary objectives of “Keys to the Kingdom” is to empower UNCSA alumni to become generative producing artists. Now, we want to bring it back to life fully realized following its successful run in NC.
We are working hard to honor this story by making it as competitive as possible in such a saturated market. This includes full design elements and collaborating with a fierce, experienced producing team. All money raised will be paying for our performance space, the Muriel Schulman Theatre at Triskelion Arts in Greenpoint, BK, rehearsal space, the rights to the show, the set, lights and costumes as well as fees for all creative team (cast included).
Your donation will not only support the creation of art which will share a widely untold story of the underrepresented LGBTQ community but a portion of our production’s ticket sales will go to the Ali Forney Center, an organization that serves homeless LGBTQ youth in the New York City area.
We'd like to give back as a way to say thank you for your generosity!
With each of the following donations you'll receive:
$25 - Social Media shout out
$50 - Personal video shout out
$100 - Help buy Costumes for the show and you’ll receive a song with your name in it
$200 - “Buy a Rock” for our Set and you’ll receive a handwritten thank you along with your initials on the rock.
$300 - Sponsor an Actor or Production Member and you’ll receive a signed poster, your name in the program, recognition at our opening night reception, and a handwritten thank you from your actor.
$500 - Cover the cost of the Rights for Bent and receive all of the above PLUS a personalized drawing by Josh Popa.
$800 - Contribute to cost of Rehearsal Space and receive a private toast with the cast at our opening night reception, a signed poster, your name in the program, and a handwritten thank you.
$1,000 - Contribute to cost of the Theatre Rental and receive a framed pink triangle signed by the cast, your name in the program, recognition at our opening night reception, and a handwritten thank you.
$5,000 - Help us Market the show and receive all of the above PLUS a Meet and Greet with the cast.
$10,000 - Cover half of our production costs and receive all of the above PLUS a private opening night dinner with the cast.
Of course, we graciously accept however much you can give!
It would mean the world to us if you can help us bring this important story to life.
Our many heartfelt thanks,
Emma Coulter, Alex Bodine, Kira Geiger and the cast and crew
The Bent 2020 team
*Equity Approved Showcase
We have now paused donations since we have met our goal between Go Fund Me and off-line donations. If you would still like to donate, please send an email to [email redacted].
Thank you!
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We are raising money to produce the play Bent by Martin Sherman at Triskelion Arts in NYC starring Wil Bethmann*, Joshua Popa*, Michael Calciano, Conor Hamill*, Pascal Portney and Steve Coulter*.
Produced and directed by Emma Coulter with co-producers Alex Bodine and Kira Geiger this tragic love story set in Nazi Germany, follows the journey of Max (Wil Bethmann), a young gay man from Berlin who learns to accept himself and to love in the face of horrific and impossible odds.
One of the most significant plays of its time, Bent helped shed light on the widely untold history of the persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The significance of Bent is more important than ever considering the recent resurgence of neo-facist extremism around the world.
Most of the current cast and creative team presented a version of the play in 2015 as part of UNCSA’s “Keys to the Kingdom.” One of the primary objectives of “Keys to the Kingdom” is to empower UNCSA alumni to become generative producing artists. Now, we want to bring it back to life fully realized following its successful run in NC.
We are working hard to honor this story by making it as competitive as possible in such a saturated market. This includes full design elements and collaborating with a fierce, experienced producing team. All money raised will be paying for our performance space, the Muriel Schulman Theatre at Triskelion Arts in Greenpoint, BK, rehearsal space, the rights to the show, the set, lights and costumes as well as fees for all creative team (cast included).
Your donation will not only support the creation of art which will share a widely untold story of the underrepresented LGBTQ community but a portion of our production’s ticket sales will go to the Ali Forney Center, an organization that serves homeless LGBTQ youth in the New York City area.
We'd like to give back as a way to say thank you for your generosity!
With each of the following donations you'll receive:
$25 - Social Media shout out
$50 - Personal video shout out
$100 - Help buy Costumes for the show and you’ll receive a song with your name in it
$200 - “Buy a Rock” for our Set and you’ll receive a handwritten thank you along with your initials on the rock.
$300 - Sponsor an Actor or Production Member and you’ll receive a signed poster, your name in the program, recognition at our opening night reception, and a handwritten thank you from your actor.
$500 - Cover the cost of the Rights for Bent and receive all of the above PLUS a personalized drawing by Josh Popa.
$800 - Contribute to cost of Rehearsal Space and receive a private toast with the cast at our opening night reception, a signed poster, your name in the program, and a handwritten thank you.
$1,000 - Contribute to cost of the Theatre Rental and receive a framed pink triangle signed by the cast, your name in the program, recognition at our opening night reception, and a handwritten thank you.
$5,000 - Help us Market the show and receive all of the above PLUS a Meet and Greet with the cast.
$10,000 - Cover half of our production costs and receive all of the above PLUS a private opening night dinner with the cast.
Of course, we graciously accept however much you can give!
It would mean the world to us if you can help us bring this important story to life.
Our many heartfelt thanks,
Emma Coulter, Alex Bodine, Kira Geiger and the cast and crew
The Bent 2020 team
*Equity Approved Showcase
Organizer
Emma Coulter
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY
