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Maura Farver & Robyn Frank to develop The Greener Theater Project

Produce an eco-friendly play in NYC with the Greener Theater Project.Maura Farver & Robyn Frank to develop The Greener Theater Project

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$5K
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March, 2010

Goals

  • To produce an engaging play with an environmental message
  • To use at least 75% recycled materials for our set and costumes
  • To hold at least 3 water quality talks/demonstrations for the show
  • To reduce energy usage for the production by at least 50%
  • To demonstrate a greener approach to theater in New York City
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The Greener Theater Project strives to raise environmental awareness by immersing the audience in a play that is green both onstage and off - that has an environmental theme and is produced using sustainable methods and matierals. We will produce a modern adaptaion of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People which will focus on a potential threat to New York City drinking water. We will educate and inspire our audiences, engage local youth as interns, and advance the larger "green" movement in the arts by providing information and setting an example for sustainable theater - all while producing a thoughtful and entertaining play with a clear artistic vision. Deliverables:10 performances with at least 450 total attendees; contemporary adaptation of An Enemy of the People script addressing local water issues; hiring a cast, design team, technical crew & environmental consultants (approx 20 people); advertising at Earth Day events across NYCgreening the theater space.

How will the 5K be Used?

Budget Notes: We are working to raise an additional eight thousand dollars with Sweeter Theater Productions to cover the rehearsal space rental, advertising, playbills, and other production costs. The Lower East Side Ecology Center will also provide a portion of their environmental consultations free of charge.
$ 2,500 Production costs (theater rental, set, costumes, lighting equipment)
$ 1,250 education and outreach initiatives (ie demonstrations and talks)
$ 1,250 pay the cast and design team of about 20 people

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