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Support State of the Union Town Hall Revue in Houston

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Help Bring “State of the Union” to Life at the Fade to Black Festival!
A Musical Town Hall for 21st Century America
Goal: $5,000

DONATE. SHARE. BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT.

We’re raising $5,000 to produce a groundbreaking musical cabaret called State of the Union – Words by Eric C. Jones, premiering June 13, 2025, at the MATCH Theatre in Houston as part of the Fade to Black Festival’s Artists Showcase.

This isn’t just a show—it’s a musical town hall.
A raw, rhythmic, soul-stirring journey through the joys, pains, conflicts, and hope of living in 21st Century America.

Why We Need YOU:

We are a passionate, grassroots team dedicated to lifting bold, original voices—especially Black voices—and telling stories that matter. With your support, we can:

Hire and pay 4–5 talented Houston-based actor/singers
Bring on a brilliant Music Director and Tech Director
Cover rehearsal, marketing, and production expenses
Support a community nonprofit—The Live Oak Playhouse—through this show
Keep ticket prices low and community access high

What’s the Show About?
Curated by award-winning writer Eric C. Jones, with music by composers Ian Stephenson, Gary Sironen, Joshua Davis, Alex Winkler, and Bradley Dean Whyte, State of the Union features powerful songs from upcoming musicals including:

American Skin
Fired! The Musical
The Podium
Freedom Quilt
Three Crosses
…and more.
Think Hamilton meets Spring Awakening meets a Sunday town hall on fire—all through the lens of truth, identity, and justice.

What You Can Do:
1. Donate what you can. Every dollar matters. $10 = printed lyrics. $50 = one rehearsal hour. $200 = one artist’s stipend.

2. Share the campaign with your friends, family, and followers on social media.

3. Tag us and follow along! Instagram/Facebook: @StateOfTheUnionShow
Hashtag: #StateOfTheUnionShow #FadeToBlackFestival #SupportBlackTheatre

Together, we can give Houston—and America—a voice worth hearing.
Let’s lift the curtain on truth.
Let’s raise the volume on justice.
Let’s sing the real State of the Union.

Donate today—and be part of the revolution.



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    Missouri City, TX

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