This is a busy productive time for us. This week we will approach BDI about a 20,000 loan for operating capital. We will send out the 2010 press release.
To break even, by December 31 we are looking for:
$10,000 in new Patrons (10 new letters sent our last week, 10 this week)
$10,000 in new SBP's (report below)
$10,000 in Seniors Program sponsor (we meet with Credit Union this week)
$10,000 in Students Program (any suggestions)
And then we're there!
The Five Year Plan Committee met on Friday night: Arnold Smith, Carter Jeffrey, Carol Probert (audience member, church council at N.Rustico). Jackie Torrens will be joining by phone in future
The Building Committee (Maxine, Michael Murphy and Wade MacLauchlan) meets next Monday
Stage Business Partners:
Arnold has approached Marks Work Wear House - will follow up
Arnold has approached another private company
Gracie approached Doirons Landscaping last spring and they suggested that we come back before Christmas, I went into see them yesterday
Gracie approached Island Vacation Rentals, I will follow up today
Mary Crane has approached Mait MacIssac at Learning and Reading Partners Adult Learning System
Mary has approached Sleman park
Gracie Suggests that we should approach Patron Rory Francis to pitch our partnerships with the Bio Alliance of which is the CEO
Carol Cabana says "Yes" she'll do a workshop before Christmas for one evening (for free) and she will help us find the money for a full workshop with the new board members in the winter.
Keep those ideas coming especially about the Stage Business Partners...
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
The Full Court Press is Back!
Last March, we raised 60,000 in one month. This time around we are looking at doing one month’s intensive work to raise that amount again. This will not only break even in our second season – but let us pay down debt from last year. Amazing possibility! Its within our reach, given your example from last spring and the public reaction to our 2009 season.
Our goal asks each board member to identify one (1) Stage Business Partner between now and Christmas. Anyone who joins this week gets exposure in our national Press Release sent out next week.
The goal is $20,000 a month in October, November and December.
In the month of October, we currently have confirmed $16,500.
Thanks to those who have already sent the Stage Business Partnership packages out to businesses . Please let Duncan know the names and contacts of the people to whom you have sent the packages. He will follow up and make the “ask”. This might be easier than having to ask yourself.
Please follow up yourself if you prefer. Those who like this package, REALLY like it. Four of the five partners from last year have already renewed!
October Currently Confirmed: $16,500.
SBE Renewals:
Purity Dairy 1000
Cox and Palmer 1000
Maritime Electric 1000
Barachois Inn 1000
Total: $4000
Sponsors:
Prince Edward Distillery: 2500
Best of PEI: 3000
Study Abroad Canada: 3000
Total: $8500
Patrons:
Mary Robertson: 500
Joan LaFrance: 500
Marjorie MacLauchlan: 500
Dr. Sterling Kaiser: 250
Janice Cochrane: 250
Dr. Peter Hooley: 250
Sue Patterson: 250
Jan Riley: 100
Donna and Richard Hassard: 100
Tom and Karen Traves: 100
Barb Campbell: 100
Moncton Family: 75
Gracie Finley: 1000
Total: $3975
Our goal asks each board member to identify one (1) Stage Business Partner between now and Christmas. Anyone who joins this week gets exposure in our national Press Release sent out next week.
The goal is $20,000 a month in October, November and December.
In the month of October, we currently have confirmed $16,500.
Thanks to those who have already sent the Stage Business Partnership packages out to businesses . Please let Duncan know the names and contacts of the people to whom you have sent the packages. He will follow up and make the “ask”. This might be easier than having to ask yourself.
Please follow up yourself if you prefer. Those who like this package, REALLY like it. Four of the five partners from last year have already renewed!
October Currently Confirmed: $16,500.
SBE Renewals:
Purity Dairy 1000
Cox and Palmer 1000
Maritime Electric 1000
Barachois Inn 1000
Total: $4000
Sponsors:
Prince Edward Distillery: 2500
Best of PEI: 3000
Study Abroad Canada: 3000
Total: $8500
Patrons:
Mary Robertson: 500
Joan LaFrance: 500
Marjorie MacLauchlan: 500
Dr. Sterling Kaiser: 250
Janice Cochrane: 250
Dr. Peter Hooley: 250
Sue Patterson: 250
Jan Riley: 100
Donna and Richard Hassard: 100
Tom and Karen Traves: 100
Barb Campbell: 100
Moncton Family: 75
Gracie Finley: 1000
Total: $3975
Friday, July 24, 2009
July 23rd Update
Bill Andrew and Meridian Farms have confirmed that they will be the 2010 Season Sponsor and will send a cheque for $16,000 for September 1st.
Jim Palmer has become a Donor for $1000
Roberta MacDoanald has become a Patron for $250
We are selling $1000 in tickets a day. We have been at this level for 2 weeks except for one day when we sold $1200. This level of box office income covers our costs.
Anymore than this allows us to pay some bills including last years bills. We are working now to increase this level through the rest of the run.
Shows are running on target for audience numbers.
Lennie Gallant show is on Monday night. L.M.Montgomery Institute night is tonight.
Patrons and Donors still welcome.
PEI Conservatory starts Monday so I am less available during this two week period.
Photos from the shows are now up at www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
Jim Palmer has become a Donor for $1000
Roberta MacDoanald has become a Patron for $250
We are selling $1000 in tickets a day. We have been at this level for 2 weeks except for one day when we sold $1200. This level of box office income covers our costs.
Anymore than this allows us to pay some bills including last years bills. We are working now to increase this level through the rest of the run.
Shows are running on target for audience numbers.
Lennie Gallant show is on Monday night. L.M.Montgomery Institute night is tonight.
Patrons and Donors still welcome.
PEI Conservatory starts Monday so I am less available during this two week period.
Photos from the shows are now up at www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
Monday, July 20, 2009
14 more shows
There are 14 more shows left for Private Lives, The Fourposter and Maud of Cavendish
These all close in one month - please send interested people now.
Patrons continue to contribute: Elizabeth Sloat gave $250 and Lou MacEachern gave $500 last week. Feel free to suggest supporters who could join us and we will send them the materials and make the request.
We are making just over $5000 a week at the box office. We need to move that to $7000and stay there for the next 4 weeks to keep on target.
If you enjoyed the shows, please ask people to come.
These all close in one month - please send interested people now.
Patrons continue to contribute: Elizabeth Sloat gave $250 and Lou MacEachern gave $500 last week. Feel free to suggest supporters who could join us and we will send them the materials and make the request.
We are making just over $5000 a week at the box office. We need to move that to $7000and stay there for the next 4 weeks to keep on target.
If you enjoyed the shows, please ask people to come.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Opening Night Update CANADA DAY SALE
Hi All,
The centre section of the theatre is now SOLD OUT for both Opening Nights (July 16th and 17th). As all of you who have been to the theatre know, the side seats are equally fabulous. These are selling now too. those of you who have already booked tickets have their centre seats secured.
Tomorrow we are holding a Canada Day sale. All seats for all shows at the theatre are $12 (opening nights and Maud of Cavendish excepted).
No online sales - you have to call us or come to the Conservatory to get the deal.The offer is good for Canada Day (tomorrow) and July 2nd (Thursday) only.
This is a community welcoming event so we will be in a booth at North Rustico all day tomorrow. This is being offered to us by the Knights of Columbus from Stella Maris parish. Spread the word.
The centre section of the theatre is now SOLD OUT for both Opening Nights (July 16th and 17th). As all of you who have been to the theatre know, the side seats are equally fabulous. These are selling now too. those of you who have already booked tickets have their centre seats secured.
Tomorrow we are holding a Canada Day sale. All seats for all shows at the theatre are $12 (opening nights and Maud of Cavendish excepted).
No online sales - you have to call us or come to the Conservatory to get the deal.The offer is good for Canada Day (tomorrow) and July 2nd (Thursday) only.
This is a community welcoming event so we will be in a booth at North Rustico all day tomorrow. This is being offered to us by the Knights of Columbus from Stella Maris parish. Spread the word.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Props We Need for the Shows
Props
2 table lamps (1900-1910)
2 Vases (1900s)
Alarm clock (1920’s)
Brush/comb (early 1900’s)Arnold
Compact w/ mirror (1920’s)
Brandy glasses/decanter (1920s)
Table clock (1890’s)
Humidor (cigar box) and pipe (1890s)
Toilet articles (shaving, etc.) 1890’s
Knitting Bag (cloth with wooden handles)
Tooth glasses (
Furniture
Fourposter Bed (simple, 1890s)
Wardrobe (1890’s)
2 wrought iron tables (1920s)
2 wrought iron chairs (1920s)
Small fancy sofa (wood frame, upholstered seat) 1890s Arnold
Gramophone (1920s)
Matching wall-mounted gas lamps 1920s
2 table lamps (1900-1910)
2 Vases (1900s)
Alarm clock (1920’s)
Brush/comb (early 1900’s)Arnold
Compact w/ mirror (1920’s)
Brandy glasses/decanter (1920s)
Table clock (1890’s)
Humidor (cigar box) and pipe (1890s)
Toilet articles (shaving, etc.) 1890’s
Knitting Bag (cloth with wooden handles)
Tooth glasses (
Furniture
Fourposter Bed (simple, 1890s)
Wardrobe (1890’s)
2 wrought iron tables (1920s)
2 wrought iron chairs (1920s)
Small fancy sofa (wood frame, upholstered seat) 1890s Arnold
Gramophone (1920s)
Matching wall-mounted gas lamps 1920s
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