The Liminal Theatre Collective
Embracing the in-between.
The Liminal Theatre Collective
Help Us Amplify Diverse Voices in Theatre: Support The Liminal Theatre Collective
New York, NY, US
- $4,686 raised of $30,000 goal
- 16 donations
- 44 days left
Fiscally Sponsored by Fractured Atlas
At The Liminal Theatre Collective (TLTC), we believe theatre has the power to connect, challenge, and transform. As a collective of multidisciplinary artists, we develop and produce new and reimagined works by artists of color, exploring the spaces between tradition and change. Committed to nurturing the next generation, we provide emerging artists of color with the resources, training, and opportunities they need to thrive.
As featured in American Theatre Magazine and BroadwayWorld, TLTC is redefining the stage as a space for transformation, access, and bold storytelling.
Timeline & Goals
We aim to raise $30,000 by the end of the campaign to cover the costs of the first half of our season, including:
- Our first Liminal Lab: Reclamation: Beyond the Veil
(including reimbursed out-of-pocket costs for production expenses) - The first pilot program of The Ivy Initiative
- Our first reading of The First Draft Series: Hayati by Leah Mijalski-Fahim
- A Benefit Reading of Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok
- One masterclass
- One Portal Session
- Reimbursed out-of-pocket administrative costs associated with running the programs
Your contributions will help us reach this goal by May 31, 2025.
Our Vision: Beyond the Status Quo
Your generosity will help expand TLTC’s programs, launch our first productions, and provide fully subsidized, world-class training for the next generation of diverse theatre artists.
Here’s how we’re making it happen:
- Groundbreaking Performances – We create works that explore and celebrate the in-between spaces of culture, identity, and human experience, beginning with our inaugural performance experience: Reclamation: Beyond the Veil.
- The Ivy Initiative – A fully subsidized conservatory-level training program for high school juniors and seniors from historically excluded backgrounds. This tuition-free initiative focuses on arts education, college preparation, and circular mentorship.
- Liminal Labs & The First Draft Series – Developmental workshops and readings supporting new and reimagined works by artists of color. These programs serve as a pipeline from incubation to full production, ensuring emerging voices are nurtured at every stage.
- Portal Sessions – Regular community gathering sessions that serve as an open forum for creative exchange, collaboration, reflection, and action.
Why The Ivy Initiative?
We address three critical issues:
1) Limited access to quality arts education in low-income communities.
2) The lack of reflective diversity within conservatory faculty and student bodies.
3) The poor college experience for many students of color in conservatories
Named in honor of TLTC Artistic Director Azudi Onyejekwe’s late mother, a lifelong educator, The Ivy Initiative bridges these gaps by providing professional training, mentorship, resources, industry access, and a lifetime network—all free of cost for young artists of color.
The initiative is proudly supported by Nichelle Lewis, Drama League and Grammy-nominated, Theatre World Award-winning Broadway star, and recent Dorothy in The Wiz, who serves as its ambassador. Its faculty includes Emmy Award-winning actors, Broadway professionals, and Yale School of Drama faculty, among others.
Your Impact: Building an Ecosystem of Opportunity
Every dollar raised directly funds:
- Fair Artist Compensation: Paying professional artists, college faculty, and teaching artists who lead our programs and productions.
- Accessible Creative Spaces: Securing rehearsal venues and professional-grade equipment for our productions and workshops.
- Production Excellence: Funding high-quality theatrical experiences (including necessary props, costumes, and set pieces) that center diverse perspectives.
- Administrative Support: Ensuring sustainable operations through fair stipends for our administration team
- Student Access: Eliminating financial barriers for talented young artists from underrepresented communities.
- Program Costs: Covering the costs of workshops, masterclasses, internships, and fellowships, as well as administrative and outreach expenses to grow our impact.
Join Our C.O.R.E. Movement
Your support advances our C.O.R.E. values:
- Cultivate: Nurture the next generation of diverse theatre artists
- Outreach: Amplify marginalized voices through impactful works
- Reclaim: Reassert the humanity of artistic voices through new narratives
- Engage: Transform audiences from passive viewers to active participants
A Commitment to Transparency
Our team, led by Founding Artistic Director Azudi Onyejekwe, a Broadway veteran and college educator, and Founding Producing Director Zevity Lopez, a seasoned theatre administrator and producer with experience at Dallas Theater Center, Madison Theater, Watertower Theater, and Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, is dedicated to responsible stewardship of your contribution. Every dollar directly supports our mission to develop new works that amplify new voices and create an incubation station for emerging artists of color.
When you support TLTC, you're not just funding theatre—you're investing in a movement to transform the theatrical landscape for generations to come.
Donate today and help us reach $30,000 by May 31st.
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Rewards
The Supporter Level: $50
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Perk: Thank You Page on website & a digital thank you card.
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you card from Azudi Onyejekwe, TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet), and the TLTC team.
What your $50 can cover:
- One session of round-trip transportation for the entire Ivy Initiative cohort, ensuring that our students have access to critical in-person training, breaking down financial barriers to their education and growth.
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The Artist Level: $100
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Perk: A personalized thank you video from Azudi & Thank You in Program.
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you card from Azudi Onyejekwe, TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet), and the TLTC team!
What your $100 can cover:
- Three weeks of lunch stipends for one Ivy Initiative student, ensuring that they have access to nutritious meals during their intensive training, fostering focus, energy, and well-being as they pursue their artistic education.
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The Collaborator Level: $250
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount over $5.00 is tax-deductible.
Perk: Signed program from the cast of Reclamation: Beyond the Veil.
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you video from Azudi Onyejekwe, TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet).
- Thank You in our programs.
What your $250 can cover:
- 5 to 10 hours of rehearsal rental space in NYC for TLTC’s productions and educational programs, providing essential space for our artists to rehearse and perfect their craft. Your donation directly supports the logistics of creating world-class theatre.
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The Creator Level: $500
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $20.00 is tax-deductible.
Perk: Receive a signed poster from the cast of Reclamation: Beyond the Veil and a priority invitation to the First Draft Series.
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you card from Azudi Onyejekwe, TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet), and the TLTC team!
What your $500 can cover:
- The cost of an additional masterclass with a working professional in the industry, covering the rental space and instructor fee. This provides our students with more access to industry experts, enhancing their education and professional development.
- OR Ten sessions of round-trip transportation for the entire Ivy Initiative cohort, ensuring that our students have access to critical in-person workshops, mentorship sessions, and performances, breaking down financial barriers to their education and growth.
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The Visionary Level: $1,000
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $50.00 is tax-deductible.
Perk: Invitation to a private rehearsal.
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- Signed poster from the cast of Reclamation: Beyond the Veil as a tangible thank you for your support.
- Priority invitation to the First Draft Series to be among the first to witness emerging works.
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you card from Azudi Onyejekwe, TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet), and the TLTC team!
What your $1,000 can cover:
- The entire Ivy Initiative cohort attending a Broadway show, with dinner beforehand. This experience gives our students the opportunity to see professional theatre up close and enjoy a meal together, fostering community, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the industry.
- OR Rehearsal space rental for an entire First Draft Series, providing the essential space for writers, actors, and creatives to bring new works to life. Your donation supports the development of original theatre and ensures that emerging artists have the resources they need to experiment, collaborate, and refine their craft.
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The Artistic Patron Level: $2,500+
Donate $2,500.00 or more
Amount over $50.00 is tax-deductible.
Perk: Co-Producer credit for our 2025 season.
Additionally, you'll receive:
- Invitation to a private rehearsal for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.
- Signed poster from the cast of Reclamation: Beyond the Veil as a tangible thank you for your support.
- Priority invitation to the First Draft Series to be among the first to witness emerging works.
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you card from Azudi Onyejekwe, TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet), and the TLTC team!
What your $2,500 can cover:
- The cost of an additional course for our students this summer, such as Community in Action, Entrepreneurship for Artists, Voice, or Movement. Every additional $2,500 raised beyond our pilot goal goes directly to funding extra educational opportunities for our Ivy Initiative students, ensuring they have access to more comprehensive training and skill development.
- OR 3 Additional Portal Sessions, including facilitator and space fees, to provide our community with regular opportunities for creative exchange, reflection, and collaboration.
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The Legacy Level: $5,000+
Donate $5,000.00 or more
Amount over $350.00 is tax-deductible.
Perk: Executive Producer credit for our 2025 season OR Named Fellowship for our 2025 season in your honor.
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- Season Pass & Plus One to all TLTC performances
- A personalized one-hour one-on-one session with Azudi Onyejekwe TLTC's Founding Artistic Director and Broadway veteran (The Great Comet and Violet). This exclusive opportunity allows you to dive deep into the creative vision behind TLTC’s work, discuss the artistic process, and explore how your support is helping to shape the future of theatre. Gain insight into the innovative storytelling, access-driven initiatives, and bold artistic choices that define TLTC’s mission, while building a lasting connection with the heart of our collective.
- Invitation to a private rehearsal for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.
- Signed poster from the cast of Reclamation: Beyond the Veil as a tangible thank you for your support.
- Priority invitation to the First Draft Series to be among the first to witness emerging works.
- A heartfelt acknowledgment on our donor thank you page.
- A personalized thank you card from Azudi and the TLTC team!
What your $5,000 can cover:
- Two additional courses for our students this summer, such as Community in Action, Entrepreneurship for Artists, Voice, or Movement. Every additional $2,500 raised beyond our pilot goal goes directly to funding extra educational opportunities for our Ivy Initiative students, ensuring they have access to more comprehensive training and skill development.
- OR the addition of a devising course/rehearsal process for students that results in a final performance created and devised from scratch, providing an additional performance opportunity for our students.
- OR the cost of a performance venue rental for our TLTC mainstage.
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