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
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Photos
1. Duncan with lennie Gallants Dad at Green Gables Launch of Maud of Cavendish and Montgomery's Legacy
2. Julia Lenardon as Maud of Cavendish
3. Cleo Pettitt paints the ginat murals on the sets for Private Lives
2. Julia Lenardon as Maud of Cavendish
3. Cleo Pettitt paints the ginat murals on the sets for Private Lives
Friday, June 19, 2009
Opening Nights
Attending Opening Nights, we have confirmed:
Senator and Mrs. Duffy
Regis and Joan Duffy
Arla Johnson and Julie Shore (Prince Edward Distillery)
Doug MacAurther, Bestofpei
Sherry Huang and Frank Zhou, Study Abroad Canada
Doug and Donna Hassard, PEI Wind Energy, CIBC World banking, NYC
Jan Riley, PEI Jazz and Blues Festival
Wade Maclauchlan and Catherine Walsh
Thom and Heather MacMillan (Ripleys Believe it or not)
Joan and Roger Lafrance (patrons)
Michael and Catherine Edwards (patrons)
Larry Stordy
Trina and Mark Leggot
Premier Ghiz (invited to Private Lives)
LT Gov (invited to Fourposter)
Board members Cheryl Wagner, Gracie Finley, Maxine Delaney, Mary Crane, Arnold Smith,
It would be great to gave some more board members on opening night or become a patron like Duncan C did.
If someone could invite the other founders when they see them - to the opening nights, that would be great!This week is when we awareness should start to build - tell your neighbours to book their tickets and look what will happen - look at Gracie's neighbour
Senator and Mrs. Duffy
Regis and Joan Duffy
Arla Johnson and Julie Shore (Prince Edward Distillery)
Doug MacAurther, Bestofpei
Sherry Huang and Frank Zhou, Study Abroad Canada
Doug and Donna Hassard, PEI Wind Energy, CIBC World banking, NYC
Jan Riley, PEI Jazz and Blues Festival
Wade Maclauchlan and Catherine Walsh
Thom and Heather MacMillan (Ripleys Believe it or not)
Joan and Roger Lafrance (patrons)
Michael and Catherine Edwards (patrons)
Larry Stordy
Trina and Mark Leggot
Premier Ghiz (invited to Private Lives)
LT Gov (invited to Fourposter)
Board members Cheryl Wagner, Gracie Finley, Maxine Delaney, Mary Crane, Arnold Smith,
It would be great to gave some more board members on opening night or become a patron like Duncan C did.
If someone could invite the other founders when they see them - to the opening nights, that would be great!This week is when we awareness should start to build - tell your neighbours to book their tickets and look what will happen - look at Gracie's neighbour
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Thursday June 18th
Duncan C (and Linda) are Patrons ( $500 - they bought tickets and then topped up to become Patrons beacuse they got their tickets with the package!)
Senator Duffy and Mrs Duffy will be Patrons ($500)
Jim and Barb Palmer of Calgary will be Donors ($1000)
Su Hutchinson, the new Director of the East Coast Music Awards will be a supporter ($250)
We will launch the bestofpei presents Montgomery's Legacy and Study AbroadCanada presents Maud of Cavendish on Saturday between at 5:45 on Saturday.The reception is from 5 - 7 at Green Gables House. The talks are at 5:45. bestof pei is donating the food. Wine and punch will be served. All are invited -especially from the Cavendish community (including kensington!)
Fourposter starts rehearsal at noon today.
There will be an article in the program about the secrets to a happy marriage. It will include quotes from famous marriages in the Cavendish community - I can't reveal who these smart people are. We wanted a couple who were newly married expecting a baby like the characters in the second scene in the play from the Island. These quotes are provided by Dr. Kate Ellis and her husbnand, Premier Ghiz who are expecting their first baby two weeks before our opening.
Senator Duffy and Mrs Duffy will be Patrons ($500)
Jim and Barb Palmer of Calgary will be Donors ($1000)
Su Hutchinson, the new Director of the East Coast Music Awards will be a supporter ($250)
We will launch the bestofpei presents Montgomery's Legacy and Study AbroadCanada presents Maud of Cavendish on Saturday between at 5:45 on Saturday.The reception is from 5 - 7 at Green Gables House. The talks are at 5:45. bestof pei is donating the food. Wine and punch will be served. All are invited -especially from the Cavendish community (including kensington!)
Fourposter starts rehearsal at noon today.
There will be an article in the program about the secrets to a happy marriage. It will include quotes from famous marriages in the Cavendish community - I can't reveal who these smart people are. We wanted a couple who were newly married expecting a baby like the characters in the second scene in the play from the Island. These quotes are provided by Dr. Kate Ellis and her husbnand, Premier Ghiz who are expecting their first baby two weeks before our opening.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday, June 17.
Suzanne Lesvesque from Montreal will be a patron ($500) cheque sent
Nora Scales Charlottetown will be a patron ($500) cheque sent
Sally Keefe Cohen, Toronto will be a supporting member ($100)
Derek and Nancy Keys and considering supporting
bestof pei stores (Doug MacAurther) will sponsor Montgomery's Legacy Concerts for $3000
Sponsorships for all shows are are now complete and all paid fully in cash.
The road side banners we submitted were approved by council and will be put up along Route 6 in July. Thanks Arnold.
More patrons and donors are being asked as per the lists yesterday and the day before. The patrons budgets are about 75% complete.Thank you. Wow.
The Minister of Culture became a member yesterday. She sent a cheque for $20.
The first day of rehearsal for Private Lives was yesterday. The chemistry between the actors is sensational - I have reason to believe that this will be the funniest, most interesting play that you will have seen in 20 years. It is certainly the funniest show I have directed in that length of time.
Today marks One month to opening night.
Nora Scales Charlottetown will be a patron ($500) cheque sent
Sally Keefe Cohen, Toronto will be a supporting member ($100)
Derek and Nancy Keys and considering supporting
bestof pei stores (Doug MacAurther) will sponsor Montgomery's Legacy Concerts for $3000
Sponsorships for all shows are are now complete and all paid fully in cash.
The road side banners we submitted were approved by council and will be put up along Route 6 in July. Thanks Arnold.
More patrons and donors are being asked as per the lists yesterday and the day before. The patrons budgets are about 75% complete.Thank you. Wow.
The Minister of Culture became a member yesterday. She sent a cheque for $20.
The first day of rehearsal for Private Lives was yesterday. The chemistry between the actors is sensational - I have reason to believe that this will be the funniest, most interesting play that you will have seen in 20 years. It is certainly the funniest show I have directed in that length of time.
Today marks One month to opening night.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tuesday Morning
Patrons Confirmed Yesterday:
Gracie's Neighbour from England, Anne Foster Worlock will be a patron
Gracie's neighbours mother who lives in Nova Scotia
David MacDonald (LMM's grandson) from Toronto will be a supporting member ($250)
Catherine Walsh, my friend, Dean of Law, McGill University, will be a supporting member ($250)
Duncan Conrad is moving up to Patron at $500
letters went our to Alex Campbell, Allan Scales, Nora Scales, Don Harron and David Mackenzie - all from Gracie
Rehearsals start today at noon. The actors are all in today.
Opening night tickets are still on sale - tell your friends!
Gracie's Neighbour from England, Anne Foster Worlock will be a patron
Gracie's neighbours mother who lives in Nova Scotia
David MacDonald (LMM's grandson) from Toronto will be a supporting member ($250)
Catherine Walsh, my friend, Dean of Law, McGill University, will be a supporting member ($250)
Duncan Conrad is moving up to Patron at $500
letters went our to Alex Campbell, Allan Scales, Nora Scales, Don Harron and David Mackenzie - all from Gracie
Rehearsals start today at noon. The actors are all in today.
Opening night tickets are still on sale - tell your friends!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Saturday, June 13
More News
Gracie Finley has sent the Patron letter to:
Don Harron
Nora Scales
She will send it to:
Alan Scales
Alex Campbell
Mary Crane will send the Patron letter to:
Senator Duffy
Derek and Nancy Keys
My letters will go out today as well.
Let me know by email if anyone on the earlier list is someone you can apporach and I will put it here.
bestofpei.com will give us an answer on the Montgomery's Legacy concerts on Monday. They love it and think it is a perfect fit - they just need to arrange money. That is the hold up.
Below is the announcement about Study Abroad Canada sponsorship.
Thats the news.
Gracie Finley has sent the Patron letter to:
Don Harron
Nora Scales
She will send it to:
Alan Scales
Alex Campbell
Mary Crane will send the Patron letter to:
Senator Duffy
Derek and Nancy Keys
My letters will go out today as well.
Let me know by email if anyone on the earlier list is someone you can apporach and I will put it here.
bestofpei.com will give us an answer on the Montgomery's Legacy concerts on Monday. They love it and think it is a perfect fit - they just need to arrange money. That is the hold up.
Below is the announcement about Study Abroad Canada sponsorship.
Thats the news.
Friday, June 12
Study Abroad Canada will be the sponsor of Maud of Cavendish for $3,000.
This business is owned by Sherry Huang - who some of you will remember from the Private Lives Ball. Sherry was wearing a beautiful cherry red antique Chinese silk dress.
One more sponsorship to go: Montgomery's Legacy Concerts: Celebrating Island Writers
Doug MacArthur from bestofpei has been slow to respond to Laurel's proposal. I will call him today to get a firm response so we can look elsewhere if he is not able to take it up.
This business is owned by Sherry Huang - who some of you will remember from the Private Lives Ball. Sherry was wearing a beautiful cherry red antique Chinese silk dress.
One more sponsorship to go: Montgomery's Legacy Concerts: Celebrating Island Writers
Doug MacArthur from bestofpei has been slow to respond to Laurel's proposal. I will call him today to get a firm response so we can look elsewhere if he is not able to take it up.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thursday June 11th
George Campbell (Anne of Green Gables Store) had to decline the sponsorship of Maud of cavendish at Green Gables house this summer because of a slow start to his season this year. he called last night to say how sorry he was.
We would like to announce this sponsor on June 20th. Because of the lateness, we should target a person with whom we already have a relationship.
Any other ideas of a business who would like a presence in Green Gables House?
I will speak to Blair Macluachlan this morning, but it is a long shot.
Sponsorship Deal:
Large poster at entrance to Green Gables House
Exclusive posters (10-20) throughout National Parks
Full page in 16,000 playbills available for free throughout Cavendish
$1700 worth of tickets to all shows including opening nights
Large poster at Cavendish corner
Name on our website and online box office
Speaking opportunities at opening nights from the stage
Private parties invitation with cast and board
custom designed extras (product placement, etc)
Price $3000
The Best of PEI is interested in the same size sponsorship for the Montgomery's Legacy Concert Series. This is not yet confirmed - we plan to confirm this by June 20th as well.
Opening TONIGHT at 7 PM of The Pearl Cafe. This is an art auction of work donated by local artists to raise funds that will provide scholarships for local young people to attend the professional acting, writing and directing camps at the PEI Conservatory this summer. Last year this was huge - come on over if you are in the neighbourhood.
Announcement of new plays and the concert series at Green Gables House on June 20th, 5-7 pm. All welcome. June 20th is publication day (the day Anne of Green Gables was published in 1908)
Business development PEI is giving us a loan to start up the season using our confirmed grants as collatoral ($22,500)
The stage managers are here
The actors start rehearsals on Tuesday
The next draw - for the topaz pendant - is on Monday. Buy tickets now to be eligable for that draw
We would like to announce this sponsor on June 20th. Because of the lateness, we should target a person with whom we already have a relationship.
Any other ideas of a business who would like a presence in Green Gables House?
I will speak to Blair Macluachlan this morning, but it is a long shot.
Sponsorship Deal:
Large poster at entrance to Green Gables House
Exclusive posters (10-20) throughout National Parks
Full page in 16,000 playbills available for free throughout Cavendish
$1700 worth of tickets to all shows including opening nights
Large poster at Cavendish corner
Name on our website and online box office
Speaking opportunities at opening nights from the stage
Private parties invitation with cast and board
custom designed extras (product placement, etc)
Price $3000
The Best of PEI is interested in the same size sponsorship for the Montgomery's Legacy Concert Series. This is not yet confirmed - we plan to confirm this by June 20th as well.
Opening TONIGHT at 7 PM of The Pearl Cafe. This is an art auction of work donated by local artists to raise funds that will provide scholarships for local young people to attend the professional acting, writing and directing camps at the PEI Conservatory this summer. Last year this was huge - come on over if you are in the neighbourhood.
Announcement of new plays and the concert series at Green Gables House on June 20th, 5-7 pm. All welcome. June 20th is publication day (the day Anne of Green Gables was published in 1908)
Business development PEI is giving us a loan to start up the season using our confirmed grants as collatoral ($22,500)
The stage managers are here
The actors start rehearsals on Tuesday
The next draw - for the topaz pendant - is on Monday. Buy tickets now to be eligable for that draw
Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday, May 28
The next board meeting is scheduled for June 4th at 7 pm. Could those people who are not able to come please email Geoff at gm@themontgomerytheatre.com
The full court press talked about at the last meeting was designed to raise $49,000 by the end of May - which is now. That amount seemed scary and nearly impossible then.
We now have in our office contracts or letters from various government agencies for over $70,000. None of these agencies have sent money yet - including the provinical government which has said the cheque is in the mail since mid April.
The payment for this months BDI repayment ($10,000) has been delayed anticipating the government money. This amount is now in our account in sponsorship and ticket sales revenue so we are going to pay it today and wait for the Provinces cheque to arrive on its own time.
We need a plan to turn these signed government contracts and letters into cash. Waiting for these government cheques to arrive nearly killed us last year. They promise to do the same this year. We propose going back to BDI to see if they will extend our loan and at what cost. We can talk about this on Monday.
ACT (A Community Theatre) likes the idea of buying out a performance of a show and selling the tickets as a fundraisier for their club. They will get back to us in a week. We will hear from the Heart and Stroke people about the same plan on Monday. As of yesterday, they like the plan and were awaiting approval from their fundriaising committee. It is a really simple and eay way for a group to raise $10,000.
The sponsorship for Maud of Cavendish at Green Gables is on offer to Kindred Spirits in Kensington. This is a terrific opportunity for a company, so we will have to move on if they don't agree to this by next Monday (This sponsorship includes large signs with the sponsors name on them at the site and throughout the National Park including at the beaches - so it is quite attractive to the right people)
Arnold has had a talk with Chris Buote, the son of the owner of Home Hardware in Rustico, who is one of our big creditors. We will put an ad in this year's Playbill and they wish us well with this season -in hopes of being repayed at the end of it. Walter has has a number of conversations with the owner, Wayne Buote, who feels the same.
A minor miracle will be required to hire these actors and stage managers, cost these designs and get everyone here and working in two weeks while raising the rest of these group sales and sponsorships.
So I am going to count on you folks to keep the ticket sales going. Thanks Cheryl, Maxine and Gracie for buying those opening night tickets. Jennie Macneil and Mrs Ellis sent in their money for their tickets yesterday, and the sponsors tickets have been put on hold- ao the good seats are almost gone. Book your seats now if you are coming to the opening nights (and we hope you are) and let your friends know that now is a good time to buy online or call.
We will give further updates on Monday night.
D.
The full court press talked about at the last meeting was designed to raise $49,000 by the end of May - which is now. That amount seemed scary and nearly impossible then.
We now have in our office contracts or letters from various government agencies for over $70,000. None of these agencies have sent money yet - including the provinical government which has said the cheque is in the mail since mid April.
The payment for this months BDI repayment ($10,000) has been delayed anticipating the government money. This amount is now in our account in sponsorship and ticket sales revenue so we are going to pay it today and wait for the Provinces cheque to arrive on its own time.
We need a plan to turn these signed government contracts and letters into cash. Waiting for these government cheques to arrive nearly killed us last year. They promise to do the same this year. We propose going back to BDI to see if they will extend our loan and at what cost. We can talk about this on Monday.
ACT (A Community Theatre) likes the idea of buying out a performance of a show and selling the tickets as a fundraisier for their club. They will get back to us in a week. We will hear from the Heart and Stroke people about the same plan on Monday. As of yesterday, they like the plan and were awaiting approval from their fundriaising committee. It is a really simple and eay way for a group to raise $10,000.
The sponsorship for Maud of Cavendish at Green Gables is on offer to Kindred Spirits in Kensington. This is a terrific opportunity for a company, so we will have to move on if they don't agree to this by next Monday (This sponsorship includes large signs with the sponsors name on them at the site and throughout the National Park including at the beaches - so it is quite attractive to the right people)
Arnold has had a talk with Chris Buote, the son of the owner of Home Hardware in Rustico, who is one of our big creditors. We will put an ad in this year's Playbill and they wish us well with this season -in hopes of being repayed at the end of it. Walter has has a number of conversations with the owner, Wayne Buote, who feels the same.
A minor miracle will be required to hire these actors and stage managers, cost these designs and get everyone here and working in two weeks while raising the rest of these group sales and sponsorships.
So I am going to count on you folks to keep the ticket sales going. Thanks Cheryl, Maxine and Gracie for buying those opening night tickets. Jennie Macneil and Mrs Ellis sent in their money for their tickets yesterday, and the sponsors tickets have been put on hold- ao the good seats are almost gone. Book your seats now if you are coming to the opening nights (and we hope you are) and let your friends know that now is a good time to buy online or call.
We will give further updates on Monday night.
D.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Monday May 25
Geoff's subsidy from Service Canada was approved on Friday - he officially starts on Wednesday.
One week left until we draw for the first box office prize. If you want to be in the draw for the Stanley Pottery Vase, buy your tickets now. See the vase at www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
Read The Buzz this week to read all about Jackie.
Rehearsals start three weeks from tomorrow!
Duncan
One week left until we draw for the first box office prize. If you want to be in the draw for the Stanley Pottery Vase, buy your tickets now. See the vase at www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
Read The Buzz this week to read all about Jackie.
Rehearsals start three weeks from tomorrow!
Duncan
Friday, May 22, 2009
May Goal
Hello Folks:
Hertiage Canada approved $11,300 for our concert series- we have the letter from them now.
As described below in this blog, The Full Court Press has raised $54,775 since we started on May 4th. Our goal was to raise $49,000 by the end of May.
To quote our neighbours to the south, YES WE CAN.
Could we make it to $60,000 though box office sales? Yes. Here's how: Each of us who haven't already done so could buy 2 seats to both opening nights. That would nearly get us there - and Laurel, Geoff and I will sell the rest. Ticket buyers are eligible for the opening night prizes or the regular prizes just by buying. see the prizes at www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
Next month, we have a goal of $71,000. Committed income so far is $51,100.
Much of this money has been in sponsorship and grants. The season can go ahead.
We need to finish this job with ticket sales. If we had the whole payroll for the summer in the bank before July 14th, what a difference that would make. If you get just two people a day to buy a ticket, that will be all we need to reach that goal.
Many people have been contacted by you, already. I have met them - "Yes, Gracie called me! Yes Arnold told me! I know, I know Mary mentioned! " People have reported to me and others that yes they are coming, and just haven't got around to booking yet. So we have to keep at them. I have found that people are happy and forthcoming when I say "Book Your Tickets!"
We have this ball rolling, lets keep it going.
Geoff starts Monday. (Service Canada subsidy for Geoff's salary not included in this months fundraising.)
The Tourism Money has not arrived yet though they tell us the cheque is in the mail. If I had a nickel for everytime someone has told me that I would: fill in the blank (We have included this in next months fundriaising)
Kathy's last day is today, Friday. We are giving her two opening night tickets to one of the shows.
Tomorrow is a Village Yard Sale in Rustico. We are putting out a table from 9 am to noon -come by if you are in theneighbourhood.
Hertiage Canada approved $11,300 for our concert series- we have the letter from them now.
As described below in this blog, The Full Court Press has raised $54,775 since we started on May 4th. Our goal was to raise $49,000 by the end of May.
To quote our neighbours to the south, YES WE CAN.
Could we make it to $60,000 though box office sales? Yes. Here's how: Each of us who haven't already done so could buy 2 seats to both opening nights. That would nearly get us there - and Laurel, Geoff and I will sell the rest. Ticket buyers are eligible for the opening night prizes or the regular prizes just by buying. see the prizes at www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
Next month, we have a goal of $71,000. Committed income so far is $51,100.
Much of this money has been in sponsorship and grants. The season can go ahead.
We need to finish this job with ticket sales. If we had the whole payroll for the summer in the bank before July 14th, what a difference that would make. If you get just two people a day to buy a ticket, that will be all we need to reach that goal.
Many people have been contacted by you, already. I have met them - "Yes, Gracie called me! Yes Arnold told me! I know, I know Mary mentioned! " People have reported to me and others that yes they are coming, and just haven't got around to booking yet. So we have to keep at them. I have found that people are happy and forthcoming when I say "Book Your Tickets!"
We have this ball rolling, lets keep it going.
Geoff starts Monday. (Service Canada subsidy for Geoff's salary not included in this months fundraising.)
The Tourism Money has not arrived yet though they tell us the cheque is in the mail. If I had a nickel for everytime someone has told me that I would: fill in the blank (We have included this in next months fundriaising)
Kathy's last day is today, Friday. We are giving her two opening night tickets to one of the shows.
Tomorrow is a Village Yard Sale in Rustico. We are putting out a table from 9 am to noon -come by if you are in theneighbourhood.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday News
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI are very interested in buying our performance of Private Lives on August 21 and selling it as a fundraiser. We did a site inspection together on Friday. Here is the plan we agreed on: We sell them every seat in the house at $16; they sell the tickets for $50 much like our opening nights inlcuding a reception before and after the show. The coordinator (Suee Platt) loved what we have to offer and will take this proposal to her Executive Director tomorrow. They have been actively seeking a summer fundraiser and this is good for them beacuse it is not much more work than selling tickets.
We have put all the seats for that performance (August 21) on hold so that they can not be purchased.
There have been no tickets sold on Saturday or yesterday, so we have to keep encouraging people to buy now.
Saturday, I was in Halifax auditioning actors for the final two roles, and I found two WONDERFUL actors. I am not going to tell you their names until they agree to our slighly weird work arrangements - I can't offer them contracts until we post an Equity bond and we can't do that until June 1st at the earliest. So, I will see if I can get them to trust me and hope for the best.
This note came from Jeanette Arsenault on Saturday:
Hello Duncan,
You will be receiving a letter next week with the following information. I thought you might like to know the decision of the committee now.
Duncan McIntosh
Artistic Director
The Montgomery Theatre
May 15, 2009
Dear Duncan:
The Anne 2008 Centennial Committee has reviewed your request for financial support and is prepared to provide funding for specific categories in your budget, subject to the criteria and conditions of the Committee's funding sources.
The Commmittee agrees to reimburse marketing costs in the amount of $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars). Payment will be made only after expense invoices and proof of payment of those invoices have been delivered or mailed to the Committee office at 6 Pownal Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3V6.
If you have any questions concerning eligibility of costs, please contact me via our administration office at 902-566-3346.
Regards,
Jeannette Arsenault
Chair-Anne 2008 Centennial Committee
The address and the phone number that are listed here as their administration office is Campbell Webster Entertainment, producers of Anne and Gilbert.
We will contact them and find our what their criteria is.
That's the news.
We have put all the seats for that performance (August 21) on hold so that they can not be purchased.
There have been no tickets sold on Saturday or yesterday, so we have to keep encouraging people to buy now.
Saturday, I was in Halifax auditioning actors for the final two roles, and I found two WONDERFUL actors. I am not going to tell you their names until they agree to our slighly weird work arrangements - I can't offer them contracts until we post an Equity bond and we can't do that until June 1st at the earliest. So, I will see if I can get them to trust me and hope for the best.
This note came from Jeanette Arsenault on Saturday:
Hello Duncan,
You will be receiving a letter next week with the following information. I thought you might like to know the decision of the committee now.
Duncan McIntosh
Artistic Director
The Montgomery Theatre
May 15, 2009
Dear Duncan:
The Anne 2008 Centennial Committee has reviewed your request for financial support and is prepared to provide funding for specific categories in your budget, subject to the criteria and conditions of the Committee's funding sources.
The Commmittee agrees to reimburse marketing costs in the amount of $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars). Payment will be made only after expense invoices and proof of payment of those invoices have been delivered or mailed to the Committee office at 6 Pownal Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3V6.
If you have any questions concerning eligibility of costs, please contact me via our administration office at 902-566-3346.
Regards,
Jeannette Arsenault
Chair-Anne 2008 Centennial Committee
The address and the phone number that are listed here as their administration office is Campbell Webster Entertainment, producers of Anne and Gilbert.
We will contact them and find our what their criteria is.
That's the news.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday May 7
A quieter Day, but a good one:
$900 in tickets sold on line. ($466 were for Opening Nights. Because the production sponsors announced here yesterday get tickets for opening nights, these are filling up fast. Buy your seat soon if you are coming.
Cavendish Country Music Concert will donate $2500 to the theatre in return for us providing 30 volunteers to take tickets. We can get the Star of the Sea Seniors in Rustico to help. This will get them free admission to the concerts.
Repayment of our BDI loan prinicpal was arranged to be delayed until we receive the Province money. They were happy to do this - in fact our loan officer has promised to buy a ticket.
Now, on to another day...
$900 in tickets sold on line. ($466 were for Opening Nights. Because the production sponsors announced here yesterday get tickets for opening nights, these are filling up fast. Buy your seat soon if you are coming.
Cavendish Country Music Concert will donate $2500 to the theatre in return for us providing 30 volunteers to take tickets. We can get the Star of the Sea Seniors in Rustico to help. This will get them free admission to the concerts.
Repayment of our BDI loan prinicpal was arranged to be delayed until we receive the Province money. They were happy to do this - in fact our loan officer has promised to buy a ticket.
Now, on to another day...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wednesday, May 6
Prince Edward Distillery has agreed to sponsor Private Lives for $4000. Their bookkeeper is in on Monday and will send the cheque then. Read about them here: www.princeedwarddistillery.com
Parks Canada has produced a contract for $5000 ($2500 available immediately)
$300 tickets sold today (they had some issues with booking Dico, I will contact you about these seperately)
$475 in donations came in today.
A NEW CONTEST: win GREAT prizes for booking early for any show. Read about them at the blog www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
The opening night contest still is in effect. Book your tickets to win!
Geoff's Service Canada Contract going smoothly - we are expecting him to start full time on Tuesday.
It was a $9,775 day. Now for tomorrow....fullcourtpress!
Parks Canada has produced a contract for $5000 ($2500 available immediately)
$300 tickets sold today (they had some issues with booking Dico, I will contact you about these seperately)
$475 in donations came in today.
A NEW CONTEST: win GREAT prizes for booking early for any show. Read about them at the blog www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com
The opening night contest still is in effect. Book your tickets to win!
Geoff's Service Canada Contract going smoothly - we are expecting him to start full time on Tuesday.
It was a $9,775 day. Now for tomorrow....fullcourtpress!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
More Movement
We have sold over $1000 in tickets online so far - $200 yesterday.
BioVector (Regis Duffy) will be the sponsor for The Fourposter for $4000. The fee will be sent to us by months end. Duncan Conrad and I met with Regis this afternoon when he agreed.
I was the celebrity bus boy at Maxine's restaurant on Mother's Day (she served over 120 people that day - congratulations Max). Many, many people who had been to the theatre were there and they have said that they will purchase tickets. I found great enthusiasm and support for the plays and excitement about the season.
Cheryl Wagner bought four tickets to each opening night - thanks, Cheryl. Patrons receive 2 tickets to each opening night, so Gracie will get her seats as a result of her $1000 patron donation. We will be contacting all of the other patrons (9,000 so far from $250, $500 and $1000 donors) since they all get opening night tickets. It would be great to see all our board at the openings - Duncan C has bought his tickets for a later night and that is great too. Have you bought your tickets yet?
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI will meet me on Friday to do a site inspection at Avonlea. They are interested in buying out a performance and selling the tickets as a fundraiser.
Duncan Conrad and I met with Erroll Andrews (of Andrews Homes) who was interested in joining the board as Treasurer. He is concerned with how much time it will require, so he will meet with Geoff and see if he can swing it.
I meet with the Prince Edward Island Vodka Distilleries tomorrow about their sponsorship of Private Lives
There is a new interest in Maud of Cavendish sponsorship - this time from George Campbell. I am putting together a proposal for $3500
Jackie Torrens and Graham Percy will be announced as the stars of Private Lives in The Guardian on Saturday and the Buzz at months end.
Gracie is in Toronto and will have dinner tomorrow with the Minister of Tourism and David Mackenzie, who is a supporter. If you have anything to pass along to Gracie you can do it at:
grace_stickings@hotmail.com
No response yet from Tourism (Janet Wood - response due a week ago), Heritage (Charles Desroches-response due a month ago) or Parks Canada (Maurice Roy-response due three months ago) on our applications. I am now calling them daily.
Will write tomorrow. Keep going team!
BioVector (Regis Duffy) will be the sponsor for The Fourposter for $4000. The fee will be sent to us by months end. Duncan Conrad and I met with Regis this afternoon when he agreed.
I was the celebrity bus boy at Maxine's restaurant on Mother's Day (she served over 120 people that day - congratulations Max). Many, many people who had been to the theatre were there and they have said that they will purchase tickets. I found great enthusiasm and support for the plays and excitement about the season.
Cheryl Wagner bought four tickets to each opening night - thanks, Cheryl. Patrons receive 2 tickets to each opening night, so Gracie will get her seats as a result of her $1000 patron donation. We will be contacting all of the other patrons (9,000 so far from $250, $500 and $1000 donors) since they all get opening night tickets. It would be great to see all our board at the openings - Duncan C has bought his tickets for a later night and that is great too. Have you bought your tickets yet?
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI will meet me on Friday to do a site inspection at Avonlea. They are interested in buying out a performance and selling the tickets as a fundraiser.
Duncan Conrad and I met with Erroll Andrews (of Andrews Homes) who was interested in joining the board as Treasurer. He is concerned with how much time it will require, so he will meet with Geoff and see if he can swing it.
I meet with the Prince Edward Island Vodka Distilleries tomorrow about their sponsorship of Private Lives
There is a new interest in Maud of Cavendish sponsorship - this time from George Campbell. I am putting together a proposal for $3500
Jackie Torrens and Graham Percy will be announced as the stars of Private Lives in The Guardian on Saturday and the Buzz at months end.
Gracie is in Toronto and will have dinner tomorrow with the Minister of Tourism and David Mackenzie, who is a supporter. If you have anything to pass along to Gracie you can do it at:
grace_stickings@hotmail.com
No response yet from Tourism (Janet Wood - response due a week ago), Heritage (Charles Desroches-response due a month ago) or Parks Canada (Maurice Roy-response due three months ago) on our applications. I am now calling them daily.
Will write tomorrow. Keep going team!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thursday May 7
Blog updated with the new contest prizes: have a look at http://www.themontgomerytheatre.blogspot.com/ Feel free to send this address out
Service Canada has approved 2 student salaries for the whole season (complete fee subsidy - $5000) today
Gracie has had lunch with David Mackenzie - who is in full support of what we are doing. We can put our brochures in the Centre all summer.
Maxine sent out a wonderful email below which I copied and mailed to 125 people - please feel free to copy and paste.
There are been several more tickets purchased - not a flood but a trickle. That usually proceeds a flood.
Deal memos are sent to actors so we can announce their names in shows tomorrow.
That was today! Here is Maxine's FANTASTIC LETTER. She seems to say things so well you can use this in all of your approaches:
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:45 PM
Subject: The Montgomery Theatre
Hello to All
The Montgomery Theatre is putting on a blitz to sell tickets to this seasons Opening Night Performances.
Ticket sales, Program advertising and Sponsorships are also greatly appreciated.
Opening night for The Four Poster is Thursday July 16th and for Private Lives, Friday July 17th. Tickets are $50 per person for each opening night performance and reception.
All ticket holders for opening nights will be eligible for a huge prize package which includes tickets to a performance at The Montgomery Theatre, dinner for two at The Pearl Cafe, overnight accommodations and more.
Success of a non profit venture such as this lie in the support of Island community members who are the true owners of this world class theatre.
Information & Tickets are available online at
www.themontgomerytheatre.com
Or call The Montgomery Theatre at 963-3847
Pre season support is greatly appreciated and it would be wonderful if you could express your enthusiasm for this fabulous theatre by purchasing your tickets now.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone you feel would be interested.
Many Thanks
Maxine Delaney
The Pearl Cafe
Fan & Supporter of The Montgomery Theatre in Cavendish
Service Canada has approved 2 student salaries for the whole season (complete fee subsidy - $5000) today
Gracie has had lunch with David Mackenzie - who is in full support of what we are doing. We can put our brochures in the Centre all summer.
Maxine sent out a wonderful email below which I copied and mailed to 125 people - please feel free to copy and paste.
There are been several more tickets purchased - not a flood but a trickle. That usually proceeds a flood.
Deal memos are sent to actors so we can announce their names in shows tomorrow.
That was today! Here is Maxine's FANTASTIC LETTER. She seems to say things so well you can use this in all of your approaches:
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:45 PM
Subject: The Montgomery Theatre
Hello to All
The Montgomery Theatre is putting on a blitz to sell tickets to this seasons Opening Night Performances.
Ticket sales, Program advertising and Sponsorships are also greatly appreciated.
Opening night for The Four Poster is Thursday July 16th and for Private Lives, Friday July 17th. Tickets are $50 per person for each opening night performance and reception.
All ticket holders for opening nights will be eligible for a huge prize package which includes tickets to a performance at The Montgomery Theatre, dinner for two at The Pearl Cafe, overnight accommodations and more.
Success of a non profit venture such as this lie in the support of Island community members who are the true owners of this world class theatre.
Information & Tickets are available online at
www.themontgomerytheatre.com
Or call The Montgomery Theatre at 963-3847
Pre season support is greatly appreciated and it would be wonderful if you could express your enthusiasm for this fabulous theatre by purchasing your tickets now.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone you feel would be interested.
Many Thanks
Maxine Delaney
The Pearl Cafe
Fan & Supporter of The Montgomery Theatre in Cavendish
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, May 6
Duncan C arranged a breakfast talk at Rotary this morning. There was enthusiasm and lots of people committing to buy tickets. (maybe as many as 20 people)
Duncan has a lead in a potential CA as treasurer. We will meet on Monday for coffee to talk about the theatre. CONFIDENTIAL: The person is Errol Andrews, of the Andrews Nursing Homes. He saw The Wind In The Willows last year with a party of four on July 18th.
The letter of request was submitted to Heather Irving at Rotary by her friend, Laurel Smyth.
We offered four tickets for the silent auction at the regional Rotary meeting in Antigonish next month.
Three tickets were purchased today for the opening night of Private Lives - don't know by whom.
Maxine has sent out a mass mailing suggesting that people purchase opening night tickets.
The Pearl has 90 bookings for mothers day - congrats Maxine!
I will send out personal suggestions to buy opening night tickets tomorrow.
We have contact information for 267 parties who purchased an average of $90 worth of tickets last year. We can contact them by phone or by email. Laurel and I are putting together a plan to do that.
Thats it for today.
Duncan has a lead in a potential CA as treasurer. We will meet on Monday for coffee to talk about the theatre. CONFIDENTIAL: The person is Errol Andrews, of the Andrews Nursing Homes. He saw The Wind In The Willows last year with a party of four on July 18th.
The letter of request was submitted to Heather Irving at Rotary by her friend, Laurel Smyth.
We offered four tickets for the silent auction at the regional Rotary meeting in Antigonish next month.
Three tickets were purchased today for the opening night of Private Lives - don't know by whom.
Maxine has sent out a mass mailing suggesting that people purchase opening night tickets.
The Pearl has 90 bookings for mothers day - congrats Maxine!
I will send out personal suggestions to buy opening night tickets tomorrow.
We have contact information for 267 parties who purchased an average of $90 worth of tickets last year. We can contact them by phone or by email. Laurel and I are putting together a plan to do that.
Thats it for today.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Full Court Press
Hi Everybody,
Duncan C suggested that we need a Full Court Press this month. So, we will need to know what everyone else is doing to make one of these Presses. This is site is a way of knowing that.
It is also possible to get ideas from what other people are doing and find unexepected ways of making connections.
This is only a sampling of what I know - please feel free to add other items as you think they are relevant.
To keep this site open and productive, this blog is designed for the Board of Directors of The Montgomery Theatre and the senior staff (me, Geoff and Laurel). We want everyone to feel free to post whatever they need to here - and that may sometimes be sensitive. So lets agree not to share this web address with anyone except this board. That is, of course not enforcable, so please to be careful anyway.
Today, Tuesday May 5th, this is what happened:
Wednesday's Rotary Meeting is set, we have a wireless connection set up and Laurel and I will sell tickets there (7am - 8:15).
Duncan C has overseen an application for Rotary support - the content of the letter below.
Gracie has pitched to 10 ad buyers including Dorions Landscaping
Cheryl Wagner has pitched to several ad buyers including Raymond Loo and several Real Estate companies.
Arnold has contacted the Hunter River United Church to suggest a fundraiser evening at the Theatre.
Dico is updating and troubleshooting the box office as we are getting a little traffic.
Member Donna Weildon called from New York to send $100 and tell us what a great job we were doing.
Thom and Heather MacMillan dropped in to say they loved the "Have you bought your tickets yet" line under our signatures at The Montgomery Theatre
Kathy was greeted with congratulations at the Credit Union when she did todays deposits - they heard the theatre promoted on SPUD FM -cheering crowd saying what a great job we were doing
The resort Municipality and Kensington Chamber of Commerce have sent out our Online Box Office announcement to their email addresses
Maxine will include our brochures on her Mothers Day set up.
Duncan M approached Walter Clark Insurance in Kensington who was interested.
There is lots and lots more. Will write tomorrow.
Dear Rotary Members,
Last year our community was inspired by the 100th anniversary of the publication Anne of Green Gables to honour our most famous citizen, L. M. Montgomery. Local Cavendish residents and businesses, the municipal council and tourism association created A Theatre to present plays from Life and Times of L. M. Montgomery.
This ongoing non-profit community resource provides international-standard professional theatre for residents and visitors, students of all ages and arts lovers from around the world who visit us in the summer.
We renovated the 128 year old Long River Church attended by Montgomery in the summers into a 200 seat fully functional theatre in which to perform our plays.
The productions help our audience appreciate the depth and breadth of Montgomery’s influence on literature, culture and art and her deep belief in the importance of investing in community.
Our goal is to lift our hearts when we realize that we come from this great legacy.
Our operating funding was entirely provided by the Cavendish community (individual and businesses) and box office receipts. Theatre operations broke even in the first year. Our renovations incurred a one time debt of $40K which has been financed by the generosity and community spirit of our creditors.
In our second season, we have created a student education with Bluefield school ongoing since last September; a seniors/artist collaboration with the Star of the Sea Seniors club ongoing since last January and an internship program for 10 high school and university students to be mentored by professional artists beginning in June.
Federal and provincial Government funding structures have changed once again making financing for our enterprise extremely slow. We are completely reliant on community business partners and ticket sales to continue for all our work.
We respectfully request your support for our cause. A donation of $2000 could be exchanged for tickets, advertising or special projects of your choice. Tickets could be used to raise funds in support Rotary goals or be given to worthy individuals to attend our theatre.
Rotary has always led the community with the idea of service above self. Your contribution of a great example and a donation will allow The Montgomery Theatre to flourish for another season while helping other groups reach their goals at the same time.
"But it ain't our feelings we have to steer by through life--no, no, we'd make shipwreck mighty often if we did that. There's only the one safe compass and we've got to set our course by that--what it's right to do." Anne’s House of Dreams, L M Montgomery
Respectfully submitted
Laurel Smyth,
Sales and Sponsorship Coordinator,
The Montgomery Theatre
Duncan C suggested that we need a Full Court Press this month. So, we will need to know what everyone else is doing to make one of these Presses. This is site is a way of knowing that.
It is also possible to get ideas from what other people are doing and find unexepected ways of making connections.
This is only a sampling of what I know - please feel free to add other items as you think they are relevant.
To keep this site open and productive, this blog is designed for the Board of Directors of The Montgomery Theatre and the senior staff (me, Geoff and Laurel). We want everyone to feel free to post whatever they need to here - and that may sometimes be sensitive. So lets agree not to share this web address with anyone except this board. That is, of course not enforcable, so please to be careful anyway.
Today, Tuesday May 5th, this is what happened:
Wednesday's Rotary Meeting is set, we have a wireless connection set up and Laurel and I will sell tickets there (7am - 8:15).
Duncan C has overseen an application for Rotary support - the content of the letter below.
Gracie has pitched to 10 ad buyers including Dorions Landscaping
Cheryl Wagner has pitched to several ad buyers including Raymond Loo and several Real Estate companies.
Arnold has contacted the Hunter River United Church to suggest a fundraiser evening at the Theatre.
Dico is updating and troubleshooting the box office as we are getting a little traffic.
Member Donna Weildon called from New York to send $100 and tell us what a great job we were doing.
Thom and Heather MacMillan dropped in to say they loved the "Have you bought your tickets yet" line under our signatures at The Montgomery Theatre
Kathy was greeted with congratulations at the Credit Union when she did todays deposits - they heard the theatre promoted on SPUD FM -cheering crowd saying what a great job we were doing
The resort Municipality and Kensington Chamber of Commerce have sent out our Online Box Office announcement to their email addresses
Maxine will include our brochures on her Mothers Day set up.
Duncan M approached Walter Clark Insurance in Kensington who was interested.
There is lots and lots more. Will write tomorrow.
Dear Rotary Members,
Last year our community was inspired by the 100th anniversary of the publication Anne of Green Gables to honour our most famous citizen, L. M. Montgomery. Local Cavendish residents and businesses, the municipal council and tourism association created A Theatre to present plays from Life and Times of L. M. Montgomery.
This ongoing non-profit community resource provides international-standard professional theatre for residents and visitors, students of all ages and arts lovers from around the world who visit us in the summer.
We renovated the 128 year old Long River Church attended by Montgomery in the summers into a 200 seat fully functional theatre in which to perform our plays.
The productions help our audience appreciate the depth and breadth of Montgomery’s influence on literature, culture and art and her deep belief in the importance of investing in community.
Our goal is to lift our hearts when we realize that we come from this great legacy.
Our operating funding was entirely provided by the Cavendish community (individual and businesses) and box office receipts. Theatre operations broke even in the first year. Our renovations incurred a one time debt of $40K which has been financed by the generosity and community spirit of our creditors.
In our second season, we have created a student education with Bluefield school ongoing since last September; a seniors/artist collaboration with the Star of the Sea Seniors club ongoing since last January and an internship program for 10 high school and university students to be mentored by professional artists beginning in June.
Federal and provincial Government funding structures have changed once again making financing for our enterprise extremely slow. We are completely reliant on community business partners and ticket sales to continue for all our work.
We respectfully request your support for our cause. A donation of $2000 could be exchanged for tickets, advertising or special projects of your choice. Tickets could be used to raise funds in support Rotary goals or be given to worthy individuals to attend our theatre.
Rotary has always led the community with the idea of service above self. Your contribution of a great example and a donation will allow The Montgomery Theatre to flourish for another season while helping other groups reach their goals at the same time.
"But it ain't our feelings we have to steer by through life--no, no, we'd make shipwreck mighty often if we did that. There's only the one safe compass and we've got to set our course by that--what it's right to do." Anne’s House of Dreams, L M Montgomery
Respectfully submitted
Laurel Smyth,
Sales and Sponsorship Coordinator,
The Montgomery Theatre
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