Cafe Huntington

Project Description:
We aim to broaden, strengthen and enrich the experience of the theatre going audience, enhancing the local, regional, national and international reputation of African-American theatre in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.  We are kicking off the 2012-2013 theater season. Our goal of ten shows this year will allow us to continue the success of the mission of our company. We are expanding our theatre experience, we are embarking on a five- city tour in our region, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Our program exposes adults and at-risk youth, which have an interest in theatre arts, to all aspects of performance and technical development.

Project Importance:
Provide community development, prevention and intervention messages through the theater arts to various ethnic groups in at-risk neighborhoods as positive alternatives to crime, violence, alcohol and drugs..  ”STARS R US” Theatre Troupe will provide program participants education, skills and the opportunity to develop their talents in the theatre arts.

How Money Will Be Used:
1)Venue Rental for upcoming shows
2)Proper Equipment(lapel microphones)
3)Props and materials (paper for scripts)
4)Marketing and Promotion materials

3 Month Goal:
The Grant will assist us in renting venues in advance, allowing us to promote our shows & events ahead of time. The money will assist us with proper equipment and props. Over the next three months we would be able to perform two productions.

Second Presenter, January 2012, Stars R Us