STOA: A New Musical Journeyis an original, family-friendly musical created by writer and composer Alivia C. Tagliaferri, developed in collaboration with Director/Producer Jared Whitford and Musical Director Sarah Keely Decker.
Born from a simple lullaby and featuring a tale of love and friendship, STOAinvites audiences to rediscover the power of nature, community, and connection through music and story.
Set to premiere in January 2026 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, STOAwill showcase professional artists, musicians, and students—many with local ties — in celebration of the creative spirit that thrives in our region.
By supporting this campaign, you’re helping bring a brand-new musical to life — one that uplifts families, connects generations, and roots itself in the belief that we grow stronger together.
Your contribution will help fund:
Artist stipends and musician fees
Production and set design costs
Educational outreach and school matinees
Community engagement and accessibility initiatives
Every gift helps STOA take the stage.
Be part of the journey that transforms this story from page to stage, and kicks off the new year with a wonderful family experience.
Every musical starts with a single note, and your support helps ours take the stage.
Receive a STOA show poster and a commemorative STOA pin as a thank-you for helping this original musical grow.
Stage Supporter
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount over $20.00 is tax-deductible.
Help us set the stage — literally! Your gift supports the design and creation of the world of STOA: A New Musical Journey.
As a thank-you, you’ll receive a show poster, STOA pin, and a special behind-the-scenes photo opportunity with the cast during the show.
Your support helps the story come to life, one scene at a time.
Show Patron
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount over $35.00 is tax-deductible.
Join us in the audience! You’ll receive a show poster, STOA pin, and one complimentary ticket to the performance — plus a behind-the-scenes photo opportunity with the cast.
Your gift directly supports the artists and musicians bringing this story to life.
Seed Sponsor
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount over $80.00 is tax-deductible.
At this level, your support helps our creative roots grow.
You’ll receive recognition in the printed program and on our website, a thank-you post on social media, plus your poster, pin, and behind-the-scenes photo with the cast, in addition to two complimentary tickets.
Pollinator
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $100.00 is tax-deductible.
Like the bees that help the forest thrive by pollinating its flowering trees and plants, your support helps STOAflourish and grow.
At this level, you’ll receive logo placement on our website, social media, and in the printed program, a quarter-page ad, two complimentary tickets, and post-show sponsor recognition, along with your poster, pin, and behind-the-scenes photo ops with the cast.
Your gift helps sustain the creative ecosystem that makes STOA possible.
Community Builder
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $100.00 is tax-deductible.
This level celebrates the spirit of collaboration that makes STOA possible.
Your logo will appear on posters, playbills, website, and social media, plus you’ll receive a half-page program ad, recognition during the curtain speech, inclusion in the STOA book and future workshop materials, four complimentary tickets, and a social-media spotlight.
You’ll also receive your poster, pin, and photo with the cast as lasting mementos.
Forest Guardian
Donate $2,500.00 or more
Amount over $200.00 is tax-deductible.
For those who nurture art, community, and storytelling at the deepest level.
Your support earns premier logo placement on all promotional materials (posters, playbills, website, and social media), and recognition as a Presenting Sponsor (i.e. “STOA: A New Musical Journey — presented by {Presenting Sponsor}”).
You’ll also receive a full-page color ad, special thanks in pre-show announcements, logo placement on the STOA book jacket and future materials, and the opportunity to host a booth or activity at select performances. Includes 8 VIP tickets, a featured story and quote in our newsletter and press release, plus your poster, pin, and cast photo opportunity.
