Each year in the spring, Stone Soup Theatre presents the Double (XX) Play Fest (this year April 19th – May 6th.) This showcase provides audiences a chance to sample short plays written and directed by women. This year a Kickstarter campaign allows audience members to transform themselves into production producers – with small or large donations.
Traditionally, Stone Soup produced this festival on a next-to-nothing budget, but for 2012 our community can help scrape together a small stake to help get the word out and cover out-of-pocket expenses for the artists that contribute.
By April 13th, the Double (XX) Play Fest wants to raise $5,000. Under the conditions of Kickstarter, if everyone pledges up to the posted goal of $5,000, Stone Soup gets the money. If pledges don’t come in, those who have pledged won’t be billed at all.
For those who give, Stone Soup will host a non-potluck party at the end of the campaign – and everyone who donates will be thanked in the website. However, as with any Kickstarter campaign each pledge level has its compensation – and the rewards here include free concessions, tickets to the Play Fest, and an all-Fest pass! Look at the Kickstarter page to see what your donation could earn you.
If everyone who reads this notice could give just $5, and forward the message through Facebook or e-mail to a theater-loving friend, Stone Soup can provide a little support to the artists that support them – and entertain us all!