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Professional Theatre in a High School Setting

There is a common misconception among those not familiar with the proud history of the South Plantation High School Theatre program that the production costs to put on a show "can't be that much because...well, it's ONLY a high school production".

It would be a terrible mistake to make such an assumption. Theatre directors Jason Zembuch and Michelle Terl's approach embodies the motto that is so often echoed in the Paladin Playhouse- "Professional Theatre in a High School Setting".

To help you understand the scope of a SPHS production and the great need of your help we are providing the cost breakdown from the fall 2007 show "Rhinoceros".

Productions Costs for "Rhinoceros":

Posters and playbills: $2,800.00
Costumes & makeup: $2,100.00
Props: $500.00
Set design/construction: $4,000.00
Lighting/equipment: $1,000.00
Royalty/rental: $600.00
Lobby display: $200.00
Concessions- donated by Friends of the Theatre
Misc. costs: $1,000.00
T-Shirts: $600.00

Total cost of production: $10,000.00

The cost of the 2007 spring musical "Peter Pan" was over double this so now you understand that this is, indeed, "professional theatre in a high school setting" and why it is we need YOUR help.

Whether you are an individual or you represent a company or corporation, consider partnering with us to uphold the tradition of excellence South Plantation High School theatre students strive for.

Action Items

Corporate Sponsorship

There are many ways your company or corporation can help us help these gifted students achieve their dreams. You can:

become a corporate sponsor of the Friends of the Theatre, a non-profit organization (tax deductible!)
purchase advertising in Paladin Playhouse playbills
donate Home Depot or Lowe's gift cards to help pay for building materials such as wood, nails, paint, tools, etc. for set-building
sponsor a meal for the students during rehearsals
whatever business you are in it is likely we can utilize your service or product. Just call us and ask "how can I help?"

Why become a corporate sponsor? Click here.

Individual

Every person counts when it comes to helping the students. As an individual you can:

Join Friends of the Theatre
tell everyone you know about Friends of the Theatre. Use your email database to keep friends and neighbors aware of fundraising events and upcoming productions.
help us raise funds for productions & scholarships by soliciting donations from corporations and companies.
reach out to local businesses to purchase advertising in Paladin Playhouse playbills.
sell tickets to productions to friends, neighbors and co-workers
Sign up at iGive.com so a portion of your online purchases get donated to FOTT
volunteer to staff concession stands during intermission
Provide transporation to students as needed
Purchase and deliver meals on rehearsal days (from monies provided by the students)
Volunteer your knowledge and experience in construction and home improvements to help build and move sets

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