<div>Hi everyone! My name is Zach, and I’m producing something truly special this summer at the Rapid City Performing Arts Center — a two-person comedy with a big heart: Gutenberg! The Musical!
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<div>If you’ve never heard of it, Gutenberg! The Musical! tells the hilarious and touching story of two dreamers — Bud and Doug — who believe so strongly in their idea that they pour their hearts into performing their “masterpiece” musical (about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press) in hopes of finding a producer who will make it big.
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<div>It’s silly. It’s heartfelt. It’s about passion, friendship, and the joy (and chaos) of believing in something — even when the odds are stacked against you. And in a lot of ways, that’s exactly what this project feels like for us, too.
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<div>Why This Show Matters:
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<div>We’re a small team — just two performers and a handful of dedicated friends helping behind the scenes — but our goal is to bring huge energy, laughter, and love to the stage.
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<div>In a world where it can sometimes feel like big productions get all the attention, Gutenberg! The Musical! celebrates the magic of small theatre — the kind that relies on creativity, heart, and human connection more than anything else.
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<div>This show reminds us that you don’t need a huge cast or fancy effects to create something meaningful. You just need people who care deeply about what they’re doing.
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<div>How Your Support Helps:
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<div>Even small productions take real resources to bring to life. Your donation will go directly toward:
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<li>Rental fees for the Rapid City Performing Arts Center
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<li>Licensing for the show
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<li>Costumes, props, and simple set pieces (lots of hats!)
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<li>Sound and lighting
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<li>Marketing and outreach so we can fill the seats and share this story with as many people as possible
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<div>Every dollar helps us make this dream a reality and ensures we can give audiences a joyful, professional experience.
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<div>Why We’re Asking for Help:
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<div>Just like Bud and Doug in the show, we’re two people with a big dream — to make something wonderful happen on stage. We’re passionate about theatre, about storytelling, and about giving our community something to laugh about, connect over, and remember.
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<div>Your support doesn’t just help fund a show — it helps support local artists, brings live theatre to Rapid City, and keeps the creative spirit of our community thriving.
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<div>Join Us in Making Theatre Magic:
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<div>If you can, please consider donating to help us bring Gutenberg! The Musical! to life this summer.
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<div>And if you can’t contribute financially, you can still make a big difference by sharing this campaign, spreading the word, and coming to see the show!
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<div>Thank you for believing in the arts, in small theatre, and in the power of a couple of dreamers with a story to tell.
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<div>With love and gratitude,
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<div>Zach &amp; the Cast of Gutenberg! The Musical!
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<div>P.S. Every donor gets a shoutout in our program, unless you wish to remain anonymous!
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Carrie McIntyre

Ashley Niccole

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Allister Martinelli

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