Funding Nemo
Tax deductible
The Monterey Peninsula Theatre Arts Department has been an active and vital part of the California Central Coast's performing arts history for the past 65 years.
In 2013 the MPC administration made the decision to drastically cut funding and staff for the department. Over $70,000.00 was cut from the production budgets. The technical staff was cut by 50% when the Master Electrician and Theatre Manager were permanently laid off. One of two full time instructors was reassigned meaning that there were no longer classes offered in theatrical make-up and costuming and the department had to hire outside experts for costume design for productions. Part-time instruction budgets were slashed by over 60%. The effects were devastating.
Still, with all of this happening, the department has been able to carry on with a vastly reduced production schedule and significantly scaled down technical support. But the private funding that allowed us to carry on is now dangerously low. The lack of supplemental funds has endangered the department's ability to stage the summer 2017 production of. Over 30 MPC Theatre Arts students, staff and community members are working diligently to ensure that the July 21st opening night goes on. But these dedicated young artists need funds to complete some of the more complicated technical demands of the show.
We are seeking $12,000.00 in funding for vital technical staff and equipment. Some of this equipment is necessary to ensure the health and safety of the performers and crew during the productions more challenging moments. The technicians are necessary to ensure that all technical aspects are completed in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
Become a part of the proud performing history of the MPC Theatre Arts Department by donating whatever you can afford “ from $1000 to $5“ will go toward ensuring that MPC Theatre's 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas will set sail on July 20th!
In 2013 the MPC administration made the decision to drastically cut funding and staff for the department. Over $70,000.00 was cut from the production budgets. The technical staff was cut by 50% when the Master Electrician and Theatre Manager were permanently laid off. One of two full time instructors was reassigned meaning that there were no longer classes offered in theatrical make-up and costuming and the department had to hire outside experts for costume design for productions. Part-time instruction budgets were slashed by over 60%. The effects were devastating.
Still, with all of this happening, the department has been able to carry on with a vastly reduced production schedule and significantly scaled down technical support. But the private funding that allowed us to carry on is now dangerously low. The lack of supplemental funds has endangered the department's ability to stage the summer 2017 production of. Over 30 MPC Theatre Arts students, staff and community members are working diligently to ensure that the July 21st opening night goes on. But these dedicated young artists need funds to complete some of the more complicated technical demands of the show.
We are seeking $12,000.00 in funding for vital technical staff and equipment. Some of this equipment is necessary to ensure the health and safety of the performers and crew during the productions more challenging moments. The technicians are necessary to ensure that all technical aspects are completed in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
Become a part of the proud performing history of the MPC Theatre Arts Department by donating whatever you can afford “ from $1000 to $5“ will go toward ensuring that MPC Theatre's 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas will set sail on July 20th!
Organizer
MPC Theatre Co
Organizer
Monterey, CA
MPC Theatre Company
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
