Weathervane Theatre -- About Us
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MARCHING TOWARD THE FUTURE . . . with your help!
As a not-for-profit Arts organization, the Weathervane depends on tax-deductible charitable gifts to supplement annual earning from operations. Typically, ticket sales and program revenue account for 60-62% of the annual cost to operate the Theatre: without the generosity of our supporting donors, ticket prices could reach $60 -- or more.
Each gift is genuinely appreciated, and put to its best use so that everyone -- friends, neighbors, visitors -- can benefit from the cultural quality of life in the North Country, to which the Weathervane is committed.
Read on to learn how YOU can add your name to the growing list of friends and benefactors of the Weathervane Theatre - and help us to continue the long tradition and essential cultural heritage of live professional theatre in Whitefield, New Hampshire!
ANNUAL FUND
In and out of Season, the Weathervane's ticket and concession sales, programming, special events and fundraisers contribute 60-62% of the cost of operating the Theatre, with charitable donations and possible grants supplying the balance . . . contrast that with many arts organizations for which the reverse is true: where gifts are relied upon for more than half of annual expenses.
What it takes to keep the Theatre a vital North Country presence are donor dollars, long-term giving, and in-kind contributions. Your gift is integral to our ability to continue to offer a high level of professional performance; and to fund an underwrite programs like our Patchwork Players, Windsock summer theatre camp, and the accredited Intern Program; and as mentioned earlier, are most important in helping keep ticket and pass pricing affordable.
Together, we have seen and contributed to the growth and longevity of the Weathervane. Please join us - for the first, or 45th time - by generously offering your Annual support as we approach our forty-fifth consecutive summer Season in 2010. Monetary gifts to the Weathervane Theatre are considered tax-deductible charitable gifts.
DOWNLOAD ANNUAL GIFT FORM HERE
link to 116KB PDF file
'NEW' BARN replaced 'OLD' -- On-going Capital Gifts
Performances moved to our 'new' Barn theatre on Monday, August 6, 2002 with the comedy Not Now, Darling. A capacity house was on hand to applaud not only the night's comedy, but also the facility and efforts of all whose work had culminated in a Weathervane for future generations . . .
There will always be some capital improvement projects -- but with our Mortgage paid, thanks to the Capital Challenge '08, we're in the process of long term planning for the future and examining all facility needs.
There remains plenty of need for pledged support to complete what so many have begun: dressing rooms remain precariously housed in the old structure, and outdoor amenities remain rough. Upkeep, increased insurance costs, and future needs are all inevitable.
Aware that ticket prices, programs and fundraisers cannot begin to underwrite both the performance Season and the Barn, we look to outside sources for contributions to complete and maintain the structure. There are still naming opportunities available for major contributors.
Our Directors will make a personal call or visit to answer your questions and discuss long-term planning for capital gifts. You may download an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the giving/pledge form, or write our Board at Weathervane Theatre/Barn Campaign, PO Box 127, Whitefield, NH 03598
DOWNLOAD BARN GIVING/PLEDGE FORM HERE
link to 141KB PDF file
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