Way of the Peaceful Warrior, NOW on stage!!
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The journey has begun! (Collin Carter as DAN and Cooper Bates as SOCRATES), now at the Odyssey Theatre.
Maria Jimena Gastelum serenades her audience as the spoken word artist in Way of the Peaceful Warrior.
Sofia (Joy) works with her brilliant choreographer, Alexandra!
Cooper (Socrates) & Collin (Dan), a friendship that will last a lifetime
It's now live and it's fabulous!
After years of development, readings and what's known as the traditional development process, WPW is now live on stage at the beautiful Odyssey Theatre Ensemble stage in West Los Angeles. Touted as "a story that changes lives," this staged storytelling surpasses expectation. Many thanks to those who continue to break new ground in this inspirational tale that offers new insight and perspective on this mentor/mentee friendship.
My history with this title dates all the way back to the mid-90s where I found it on a bookshelf in my Aikido dojo. Fast forward to 2017, I'm in my car driving home from an Aikido seminar when it struck me: WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR would make a wonderful play! As a film and theatre-maker already working in the biz, I knew how but wasn't sure how. Thankfully I was able to reach Dan (author), and after a year, he and I came to an agreement. The rest is...
The time is now! The place is here!
Peaceful Warrior has a global fanbase in the millions and it is our job to reach as many as possible in this re-imagining of this classic tale.
This GoFundMe campaign is designed to offset production costs associated with mounting this soon-to-be legendary show.
Your contribution will go directly to:
- Theatre & Rehearsal Rental
- Cast & Creatives
- Insurance
- Wardrobe
- Production Design
- Marketing
- Music
- Additional Production Expenses
What's next? Where will PEACEFUL WARRIOR go from here? Our strategy is to take this story to New York after working out the kinks in LA. With your help, our "Dan" and "Socrates" will be sharing their wisdom and friendship with audiences from coast to coast!
As our main character Dan discovers, "there are no ordinary moments," and the journey of this stage show exemplifies just that. To date, WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR has changed so many lives, first as a book and then as a movie. As a stage play, we believe that an entirely new generation will be moved by Peaceful Warrior's inherent message of happiness and love.
This fundraising campaign is fiscally sponsored by The Story Project 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible. The Story Project supports after-school teen and alternative creative arts programs in challenged communities. www.StoryProject.org
All donations will receive recognition on our website and social media:
STUDENT
Donations up to $99
SCHOLAR
Donations between $100 and $999
TEACHER
Donations from $1000 to $7,499
PROFESSOR
Donations from $7,500 to $14,999
PEACEFUL WARRIOR
Donations over $15,000
When others hear about this theatrical production of PEACEFUL WARRIOR, the very common response is, "The world really needs this story right now." -- I couldn't agree more.
(previous cast & crew at the very first stage reading at the Greenway Court Theatre, 11/01/23)
Be sure to mark this run on your calendar and to tell your friends.
With deep humility and enormous gratitude I thank you so much for your belief and love as our incredible journey continues.
Todd Felderstein
playwright/director
(No sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations.)
Organizer
Todd Felderstein
Organizer
Venice, CA
The Story Project
Beneficiary