Black Rock Theater Corporation

Greetings BMA Family and Friends!

 

BMA has touched the lives of countless teens, kids, families, schools, educators and artists since its inception in the summer of 2014. 

 

Over the past eight years, the organization has grown from a 3 week summer intensive to a thriving multifaceted program which provides classes, private lessons and pre-professional performance opportunities as well as community outreach, arts award programs and connections to professional artists in the industry.

 

Since the start of Covid in 2020, BMA has managed to not only stay afloat, but thrive in new ways we never thought possible. Even when we were forced to close, we continued with virtual programs. When we were unable to produce in-person shows from March of 2020 to May of 2021 due to government mandates, we explored filmed productions. Still, missed productions and live events left a large gap in BMA’s revenue for 14 long months. Despite our efforts to creatively fill this gap, we are left in a tough position.

 

Unfortunately, BMA is in serious risk of losing our space, our home. We are being asked to pay $125,000 in missed rent for months we were mandated to stay fully or partially closed. If we are unable to provide this, we will be forced to leave our space in a very short time. This is where we need your help.

 

If you, a friend or a family member have been touched by BMA in one way or another, we humbly ask you to contribute whatever you can.

 

If you or your child are one of the 5,000 students who have walked through our doors, please donate. If you or your child have ever performed in one of our 20 plus productions, please donate. If you are a professional artist who has taught or performed at BMA, please donate. If you are one of over 20,000 audience members who have attended a BMA production or event, please donate. If you or a loved one have been touched by the magic of theater, please donate.

 

Most importantly, please share our story. Musical Theater is a collaborative art form. We build community. In our time of need, we are reaching out to this incredible community we have built over the past eight years to help ensure the future of the arts.

 

With love and gratitude,

the BMA team