A gift from the community to the community.

All imaginations welcome.

A brief history

April 2007The dream came true – the state-of-the-art 150-seat theatre opened

1999 – 2007 This nomadic community acting group held 23 productions at venues around the region

October 1999Barefoot in the Park was staged in a tent at Hersheypark

May 25, 1999IRS granted Hershey Area Playhouse 501(c)(3) status

January 1999 Small group of people braved an ice storm to meet at the Hershey Library

10 seasons and 36 productions

Season 1: 1999-2000

Barefoot in the Park

Steel Magnolias

A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum

Season 2: 2000-2001

Forty Carats

Arsenic and Old Lace

Bye Bye Birdie

Season 3: 2001-2002

Man Who Came to Dinner

On Golden Pond

The Sound of Music

Season 4: 2002-2003

The Crucible

The Guys

Odd Couple, Female Version

Annie

Season 9: 2008

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Little Shop of Horrors

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Season 10: 2009

Love Letters

The Boys Next Door

The King and I

Wait Until Dark

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Season 5: 2003-2004

The Fantasticks

Little Women

The Wizard of Oz

Season 6: 2004-2005

Proposals

Bus Stop

Oliver!

Season 7: 2005-2006

Nuncrackers

A Midsummer Nights Dream

Cinderella

Season 8: 2006-2007

A Christmas Story

Our Town

Into the Woods Junior

The Star-Spangled Girl

The Homecoming

Miraculous transformation•The 138 year-old barn was turned into a state-of-the-art theatre

Profitable seasons•Each production in the new theatre covered its costs and contributed to overall operational expenses

2007:

2008:

2009:

Exciting slate for 2010•The 2010 season is already building on the momentum of the previous seasons

February 2010

July 2010 October 2010 December 2010

April 2010

Operations focus

•We can boast about the following:–Diverse and dedicated volunteer Board of Directors–Dedicated group of volunteers–Database of approximately 4,000 individuals–Adherence to annual operating budget–Comprehensive committee structure–Strong operations skills

•Planning•Budgeting•Facilities management

Committed to the community

•We give back to the community that gave us so much:

–Hershey Centennial–New Year’s Eve community celebration–Gardenfest–Halloween parades–Light the Night entertainment–Holiday celebrations at various venues

Opportunities for artists

•We will continue to seek opportunities to support rising local talent

•Written and directed by Jennifer Feldser•Presented February 2008 and September 2008•Won the 2004 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region II Best New Play

Educating the community

•The Theatre Academy taught more than 100 Hershey area residents, providing over 1,500 hours of instruction in 2009

Benefits offset season costs

•We continue our benefit performances in 2009 and beyond

April 18, 2009February 27 – 28, 2009

September 17 – 19, 2009

Funding neededHershey Area Playhouse is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation offering a wide array of tax-deductible giving opportunities

OPERATIONS FUNDING

Theatre Operations

Utilities

Office Expenses

Auditing and accounting fees

Advertising/promotion material–Magazine and mailings

–Brochures and programs

Sources: Individual donations and local advertisers

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDING: To eliminate debt

Goal: $1,600,000

Achieved: $1,100,000

Needed: $500,000

Sources: Individuals, corporations, foundations, local and state Governments

Naming opportunities remain

All naming opportunities will be recognized by a permanent plaque placed in an appropriate area adjacent to the named item.

Terrace $100,000

Backstage $75,000

Control Booth $10,000

Sound Board $5,000

Individual Seats (13) $1,000 each

Grand Lobby $100,000

Dressing Rooms (2) $20,000 each

Make-Up Area (3) $5,000 each

Show Posters $5,000 each The Odd Couple – Female Version

The Star-Spangled Girl

The Homecoming

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Little Shop of Horrors

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2008)

Love Letters

The Boys Next Door

The King and I

Wait Until Dark

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2009)

Recognition is a prioritySeason SupportersRecognized in Bravo! The Magazine of Hershey Area Playhouse which is published quarterly. All contributions of over $2500 will be recognized by a name plate on the Capital Campaign Recognition Board displayed prominently in our lobby.

Advertising SupportersRecognized in the publications in which they’ve purchased space

Individual Naming ContributorsAll will include an individual plaque on or near the specific item or area for which the contribution was received

Our stakeholders say it best

“The first play we saw by Hershey Area Playhouse was Our Town – we were so impressed we intend to continue our attendance and support.” - Pete Foltz, Patron

“Taking acting classes has led to

new friends, greater confidence and an acceptable way to let out my inner

diva!”- Nancy Michel, Acting Student

“It’s a place where everybody is welcome, whether it’s to see a

show, to volunteer, to audition or to support the Playhouse in some

capacity. What’s most fun for me is working on the youth productions.”- Mary Szeltner, Frequent Costumer

“My participation in Hershey Area Playhouse productions has been a phenomal outlet for my

creative self. Working with the cast and crew in

different productions has led to lasting friendships

in the community with others who are inspired by

the arts.” - Stosh Snyder, Actor

To sum it all up…•Broad community support •Vibrant, community-based organization •Committed to reflecting the culture and creative expression of the entire community•Truly unique, state-of-the-art theatre•Management has an established track record of operations and fiscal management

Let’s stay in touch

Alex Roca

Fundraising Chair

Hershey Area Playhouse

717.919.9785

fundraising@HersheyAreaPlayhouse.com