December 15, 2009
Dear Friends,
We write to you now, upon the precipice of Redmoon’s 20th anniversary year, to make a commitment to our artistic and cultural programming. In 2009 over 20,000 people celebrated Redmoon’s activation of public space for civic well-being and community engagement. ALL FOR UNDER $15 A TICKET. MANY FOR FREE.
In 2009, despite the economic turmoil, our artistic accomplishments in this year have already been monumental. Together we have accomplished:
A Home-Grown Tradition as National Opportunity: Inspired by our All Hallows celebrations in Logan Square, Redmoon was invited this year to perform at the White House Halloween Event. This is the ultimate endorsement of the value of our work and the quality of our art, presented in the national spotlight.
A Gift to the City: 8,000 people celebrated free guerilla ephemera events in public locations throughout Chicago, such as The Momentary Opera.
A Wild Artistic Assault: Spectacle 09: Last of My Species, the fearless songs of Laarna Cortaan invaded Belmont Harbor, mounted a work of aesthetic arrest over two weekends, building community throughout public celebration, and leaving the memory of its cultural and civic impact.
A Historic Chicago Location, Transformed: Hunchback rang through the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel in a phenomenal staging of classic Redmoon work in an unexpected location.
A Fairytale Presented to the World: Once Upon a Time shared a small town in France with puppet theater from around the globe, representing Chicago and the country at a prestigious international festival.
This could not have been accomplished without the generous support of our donors.
In this time when public work is so vital, we strive to present a necessary art to our community. We create unexpected theater in unexpected locations. Please consider making a donation today.
$35 provides an affordable ticket price for all
$100 brings community celebration to Chicago’s Neighborhoods
$250 pays for an artist to teach 50 children creative learning
$1,000 ensures the creation of a one-of-a-kind Redmoon object for Spectacle ‘10
With your support, here is what we will do next:
An Enchanted Dream: 2009 Winter Pageant is currently transforming Redmoon Central in this much loved, family-friendly holiday tradition. In 2010, The Pageant will tour to Northern, Central, and Southern locations to bring this Redmoon classic to broader audiences throughout the Chicago-land area.
Another Gift to the City: We will return to the streets in 2010 for another installment of our successful guerilla series, bringing free moments of ephemera around the city, all leading up to Spectacle ’10 ! Stay tuned!
A Children’s Spectacle: This year, Redmoon’s Neighborhood Arts Program expanded to work with over 350 students in five grade levels. These young artists created awe-inspiring work and changed the culture of their schools and communities. In 2010, we will expand to include Mentorship Programs at social service organizations and a Summer School, structured to utilize creative learning through art making for Chicago’s young people.
A Shadow Ballet: Redmoon renews its commitment to meaningful partnerships with the upcoming Swan Lake collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In 2010, we will work with new partners to exhibit to diverse audiences in surprising ways. Stay tuned for an upcoming 2010 collaboration with the Harris Theater in Millennium Park and an exciting 2011 partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.
We have laid the groundwork for a fantastic year, but we cannot accomplish 2010’s ambitious calendar of programming without your support
Thank you for coming to see our art.
Thank you for sharing our art with your friends and family.
Thank you for supporting our art financially.
We do it for you. We cannot do it without you.
Please consider making a gift today.
JOIN US IN BEING BOMBASTIC!
Sincerely,
Frank Maugeri
Executive Producer
Redmoon Theater
Rebecca Hunter
Artistic Director
Redmoon Theater
P.S. Support Redmoon’s MUSCLE AND POETRY: PROPEL us into our 20th anniversary year. PROMOTE this unique brand of performance. CELEBRATE our commitment to the highest quality artistic product. BE AN AGENT OF UNEXPECTED THEATER IN UNEXPECTED LOCATIONS. Please support us today!