It recently came to our attention that some of our older patrons would like to sit higher up. Well without hand rails, etc. this makes that task difficult. So we enlisted the talents of local architect Dennis Beatty to draw up plans (included with this letter) for new seat risers and technical areas. This project will include:
All new solid construction riser system Handrails up the sides and center of new system Carpeted and with permanent aisle lighting installed Knee wall separating each row with individual hospitality tables for each seat New cross over aisle for technical booths and new electric New house lighting for better visibility This plan does not call for new chairs at this time
Middletown Community Foundation Mary Dupps The Dupps Company Les & Cheryl Landen Ginny Getter Gwenn Lewis Mrs. Patricia Myers Jack & Deanie Raiche Kiki Demetrion - Gordon John & Kim Minor Mary Louise Smith
Rev. Msgr. Paul E. Metzger
Ms. Dorothy Emrick
The Debbie McCormick Memorial Fund Betty Pettocy Nita Driscoll Sylvia G. McIntosh David & Rose Morgan Larry & Cathie Mulligan Miller Insurance
Barney & Bonnie Riesbeck
listing current as of 8/1/2011
Goal #2
Operational Assistance
This money would be invaluable to the future of MLT. By creating a nest egg of funds to be used exclusively and only for the following items would help ensure at least two years of operation for MLT. Below is an example of some of our monthly expenses
ANNUAL GIVING
Rent @ $500.00 per month Gas & Electric @ 850.00 per month even billing Phone/Web @ 35.00 per month Snow removal, grounds upkeep, etc. @ $1,000 per season All of the above and more not listed equals about $1,500 a month in expenses
Here is your chance to support a thirty-Three year old community tradition by making a donation to support the ongoing operations of MLT. With your contribution you:
HELP us keep ticket prices affordable
Goal #3
INSURE the continuation of high quality productions
Permanent walls and drop ceiling and New Electric for dressing areas
SUPPORT Youth participation in the Theatre arts
For years our actors dressed behind curtains filled with dust and dirt. A few years ago we created areas that allowed for semi-dust free changing areas. We would like to improve on those areas and install proper lighting and such.
ENABLE us to provide additional programming
PROVIDE continued support for our operating expenditures
New permanent dividing walls for men’s and women’s areas New electric for both areas Drop ceiling to help keep noise and dust to a minimum
INVEST not only in MLT, but in collaborative arts downtown
Donor Levels:
Goal #4
Hiring our first employees
Patron
While we strive to be a volunteer based organization we have found ourselves in a situation that we need at least a part-time presence at the theatre if we are going to continue.
$1.00 - $99.00
Managing Artistic Director Position: Would oversee the daily operations and functions of the theatre as well as fundraise, create and maintain a quality product for its audiences.
Stage Crew
$100.00 - $199.00
Technical Director: This position would allow for a professional eye and influence to work with our volunteer base to keep the quality of our technical aspects high.
Actor
Goal #5
$200.00 - $299.00
Creating a nest egg to help with future seasons
MLT has never been able to just get ahead and while this company has never carrie66and balances year after year. It has never had that one fund that ensured our future. Any funds above and beyond this campaign will go to helping create that nest egg.
Contribute any amount of $1 or more and your name will be listed in our show programs throughout the season. Your tax-deductible donation ensures that the show does go on!