Elevate Local Talent with Your Help

Joe P. and Acting Up Studios LLC, is on a mission to create immersive poetic experiences that blend the raw power of spoken word with the depth of theater and the innovation of multimedia design. Using the advanced technical capabilities of Blaq Lotus Studios, each performance merges poetry with dynamic lighting, soundscapes, and visual projections to elevate the words to a cinematic level. These shows are designed not just to be watched, but to be felt—offering audiences a soul-stirring journey that honors emotional truth and transforms poetry into a living, breathing experience like nothing you’ve seen before.

Audiences have described these performances as powerful, healing, and transformative. They connect deeply with the raw honesty of the poetry and the layered humanity in the characters, creating a space where people feel seen, especially those who rarely experience their full emotional spectrum reflected on stage. The production quality is often highlighted, with comments like, "It felt like theater, church, and a music video all in one."

The upcoming shows aim to continue this impact by telling stories from all ethnicities and races that represent Houston, Texas. By providing paid performance opportunities and blending genres to elevate poetry, these events not only support local artists but also inspire the next generation by showing them that their stories and voices are valid and worthy of a stage. By contributing to this fundraiser, you are helping to build cultural capital in Houston and enrich its live performance scene with powerful, homegrown talent.

For those that donate, we have some great incentives for you based on the amount you choose to give.

$25 – Shout Out Tier

• Name listed in the show’s printed/digital program under “Supporters”

• Public thank you via social media

$50 – Poet’s Circle

• All of the above, plus:

• Early access to online ticket sales for upcoming shows

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes video or rehearsal snippet

$100 – Immersive Insider

• All of the above, plus:

• 1 complimentary general admission ticket to an upcoming show

• Limited edition show-themed bookmark or postcard

$250 – Patron of the Arts

• All of the above, plus:

• 2 general admission tickets to an upcoming show

• Signed show poster or printed show booklet

• Recognition on the Joe P. Presents website and program

$500 – Companion Sponsor (Matching Official Tier)

• All of the above, plus:

• Name or business listed as a “Companion Sponsor” in the printed program

• 2 VIP tickets instead of GA

• Option to submit a one-line dedication or quote to be displayed on pre-show visuals

$1,000 – Community Builder

• All of the above, plus:

• 4 VIP tickets

• Recognition in social media marketing

• Invitation to a private sponsor-only networking reception or rehearsal dinner

$2,000 – Storyteller’s Champion

• All of the above, plus:

• Verbal shout-out during show intermission

• Option to include business logo on event visuals and promo materials

• 30-second promo video or message featured before show

$5,000 – Title Sponsor

• All of the above, plus:

• Named as “Presented by [Your Name or Business]” for one of the upcoming shows

• Speaking opportunity or video message at the show

• Full-page ad in printed program

• Promotional table at venue