How do the women of Troy find the will to survive as they await their fate at the hands of the conquering Greeks? A story of women's strength, hope, and community as their lives are uprooted.
We are excited to announce the organizations we will be donating to via the sale of pins at the show. All profits from the sales will got to the UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency and Bond Street Theatre.
UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency "strives to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to eventually return home, integrate or resettle."
Bond Street Theatre is a New York based theatre company that was founded in 1976 by Joanna Sherman and Patrick Sciarratta. Today, Bond Street Theatre spends much of its time working internationally. Their mission is to initiate "theatre-based projects for conflict resolution, education and empowerment in critical areas worldwide." The company develops creative programming that addresses international human rights issues, educates youth, amplifies marginalized voices, and promotes the value of the arts in peacebuilding. Bond Street Theatre has initiated innovative arts and theatre-based programs in over 40 countries worldwide, reaching individuals in refugee camps, schools, shelters, prisons, rural areas and urban centers through mobile theatre performances, capacity-building programs for local CSOs, media outreach, trainings, and collaboration with local organizations.
We are proud to support these two amazing organizations!
Tickets now on sale to general public
Tickets are now on sale to the general public!
Follow the link for more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-trojan-women-tickets-38370852252
Also our Facebook event is live! RSVP and let us know you are coming! https://www.facebook.com/events/493876814333049/
The Trojan Women is the final show in our 2017 Season. It is our biggest production yet. We found a wonderful, unique venue, housed in an old church. We will be running for three weeks, our longest run to date, giving our audiences more chances to see this show, which we feel is incredibly timely and important. We have assembled the a supremely talented cast of 11 and an amazing creative team of 10.
Each Thursday, post-show forums will be held with individuals working in/with the refugee and immigrant communities. The goal is to raise awareness about women refugees in our modern political climate at the local, national, and international level and to create an opportunity for the arts to intersect with activism.
As part of The New Collectives' 2017 season mission of giving back both artistically and financially, we will be collecting donations at the show for refugee and immigrant organization(s) through the sale of pins featuring text from the play. TW_CrowdfundPins.jpg 694.22 KB
We were drawn to this play - though it was written thousands of years ago - as the issues it addresses are still, sadly, extremely relevant in today's world. The translation we are using is by Irish poet Brendan Kennelly. He originally wrote it as a response to the Bosnian War. We chose this translation as we feel retains the poetic nature of the play while using modern, accessible language.
Your donations will directly go to help cover the costs of this ambitious show:
Performance venue costs - running for three weeks is well worth it, but certainly costs more.
Rehearsal space rental - the rents in NYC aren't just sky high for apartments
Insurance costs - safety first is our motto
Production design costs - our actors need to be clothed and lit
And most importantly...
Pay our cast and creative team - all 21 individuals involved are giving so much of their energy, time, and talents to this pieces and we would like to fairly compensated them.
The New Collectives is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of The New Collectives must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Rewards
Featured
A Front Row Seat
Donate $40.00 or more
Amount over $11.00 is tax-deductible.
Secure your front row seat (or back row...your choice). You get 1 ticket to show and 1 pin featuring text from The Trojan Women. Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like.
Singing Your Praises
Donate $10.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
If we could climd to the top of Mount Olympus and sing your praises we would. But we can't...SO we will sing your praises on all our social media platforms instead!
Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
Donate $20.00 or more
Amount over $1.00 is tax-deductible.
Wear your heart on your sleeve...or your jacket or backpack or purse...just not on your Achilles heel. For showing your support we will send you a pin featuring text from The Trojan Women. Choose from 4 designs.
Libations to Enjoy
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount over $15.00 is tax-deductible.
Wet your whistle while watching the women of Troy. You receive 1 ticket to show, 1 pin featuring text from The Trojan Women, and 1 glass of wine to enjoy at the show. Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like.
Become a Legend
Donate $75.00 or more
Amount over $15.00 is tax-deductible.
We want everyone to know of your generous nature. You will receive 1 ticket to show, 1 pin featuring text from The Trojan Women, 1 glass of wine to enjoy at show, and a thank you in our program.
Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like.
Make it a Double
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
Everything is better in pairs! You receive 2 tickets to the show, 2 pins featuring text from The Trojan Women, 2 glasses of wine to enjoy at show, and a thank you in our program. Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like.
Instant Wall Art
Donate $200.00 or more
Amount over $35.00 is tax-deductible.
More portable than a Grecian urn, but just as beautiful. You receive 2 tickets to the show, 2 handmade pins featuring text from The Trojan Women, 2 glasses of wine to enjoy at show, a thank you in our program, and a show poster signed by the cast. Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like.
The Royal Treatment
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
We all want to meet you and shake your hand! You receive 2 tickets to the show, 2 pins featuring text from The Trojan Women, 2 glasses of wine to be enjoyed at show, a thank you in our program, and a post show meet and greet with cast. Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like.
Nectar of the Gods
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $50.00 is tax-deductible.
Feast like the Gods on Mount Olympus. Nectar and ambrosia for all! You receive 2 tickets to the show, 2 pins featuring text from The Trojan Women, 2 glasses of wine to enjoy at show, a thank you in our program, a post show meet and greet with cast, plus a dinner for 2 cooked by company member and set designer Dan Morrison. Pick the date you want to see the show and the pin design you would like. (must be in NYC to receive dinner)
