Support e.T.c.
Bay Area e.T.c. is a non-profit organization which relies
on donations to help defray the costs of
putting on our quality productions. Donations are tax
deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Since its inception, Bay Area e.T.c. has made every
effort to return revenue dollars into productions,
creating first-rate successful shows. The impact of the
theatrical experience on our children is immeasurable and
the response from the community continues to be
supportive and encouraging.
On a shoestring budget, the company has survived working
out of living rooms, backyards, garages, donated
office space and parking lots to conduct business, build
sets and store records and materials. Recently
e.T.c. secured a lease for commercial office and
warehouse space on the Peninsula. While this space helps
us tremendously by improving our production and
administrative efficiency, it is a large budgetary
expense.
Listed below are a many ways in which you can help
support e.T.c.
Make-a-Difference
contribution:
e.T.c. provides free theater tickets to troubled youths
and foster homes, as well as children and their
caretakers who might not otherwise be able to attend a
quality theatrical production. In our 2003 season, we
gave away over 2,000 tickets to organizations such as Big
Brothers, Big Sisters and Casa House. Our 2004 goal
is to be able to give away 3,000 tickets. e.T.c.
supports itself largely by ticket sales, we need your
help to defray the costs of this enriching program.
Monetary
donation:
Donations may be made
towards chosen areas, such as: Equipment purchase
(office or theater related), General Operations (rent,
administrative costs), Production (current or upcoming
production needs).
Needed
Material Items:
Office use: Copier -
Laptop Computer (Pentium III or better) - Desktop
Computer (Pentium III or better)
Computer Paper - Digital Camera - Scanner/Fax
Machine - Overhead Projector - Video Recorder
Warehouse use: Lumber - Tools (i.e. power drills,
saws) - Paint - Paint Brushes
Theater Use: Body Microphones - Small Flashlights -
Two-way radios - Sound Board - Light Board
Concessions/Rehearsal Store/Cast Party: Water - Soda -
Snack Items - Food Items - Baked Goods
Costumes/Props - Fabric - Notions - Patterns - Period
Costumes - Various Prop Items
Raffle
Prizes:
As a fundraiser, e.T.c.
holds a raffle drawing at intermission during the last
performance of each production. If you have a
product, gift certificate, service or other idea for a
raffle prize, please let us know.
United
Way:
Specify Bay Area e.T.c. as
your charity of choice, when you donate to United Way.