To our readers, generous donors, and caring clients,
As #GivingTuesday (11/27) and turkey day approach I've been somewhat overwhelmed with gratitude for this work. I get to work with people in recovery everyday. It's fundamentally what makes Improbable Players special -we're experts in our experience and we get to present that experience in artistic and memorable ways.
You all support our work in one way or another and the urgency around addiction is greater than ever. With your help our goal is to raise $29,0000 this year. When I was considering how best to convey what impact you can have with a donation specifically -there are a few ways I think about it.
I think about the students in our audiences who may delay or avoid use due to a performance.
It costs about $6 per student on average to bring a program.
I think about the teachers trying to find new ways to educate about addiction.
It costs about $1800 to bring a show to a school.
I think about our new initiatives to expand the reach of our work -whether it's by bringing free shows to 6 communities this year
($12,000 cost) or develop audio plays to reach parts of the country we can't yet reach
($10,000).
Read the roadmap here.
Finally, I think about the actors in our company whose recovery is in part made possible through this work. I think of stories like
Elizabeth's -who considers sharing her story creatively as key to her recovery.
We are proud to pay our actors $100-$140 per show depending on tenure.
That's all to say that whatever level of support you choose, your donation will have real results this year.
If you've given before and believe in this mission, I hope you'll consider increasing your gift to match the increased scope of our work. If you've never given before, this is an amazing opportunity to support prevention AND recovery.
Click here to give now. We'll have a few more announcements as #GivingTuesday approaches. Please share the newsletter and read on :) Many thanks.
With Gratitude,
-Andy Short
Co-Director
