Seeds get planted, hands get handshakes. Damn straight, gonna keep going 'til the man breaks

Here it is, folks. You may have already seen this circulating the Intertubes and ye olde Facebook but just in case there are readers at this little outpost in the blogosphere not otherwise connected I am obligated to post yet again.
Don't worry, this blog isn't going to turn into my attempt to capitalize on my readers' interest in hearing about stupid raising a teenager drama or some pointless rambling while I lose my mind in an airport somewhere. I have my integrity.

Give if you can, read more if you like, re-post if you're so inclined.

The long-talked-about, finally-arrived time where we turn to everyone for help getting this monster off the ground. For everyone that has asked how they can help, here you go. I wish the answer wasn't "give us money" but for right now it is.
If you can't give what you think is a large amount, consider giving $5. Seriously, every little bit makes a difference. Think of it as "buying HUGE a beer" if you like, it sounds more fun (we won't actually spend it on beer, we're not a ballet company).

Thank you to everyone that has already given and passed this on to others. This is just the beginning.

The Metropolitan Regional Arts Council has issued HUGE Improv Theater a challenge, and there isn't much time. If we raise $4,000 by January 24th, they'll honor our commitment to improvisational theater with a $5,000 grant to create a season of original improvisational theater.

Our plans are big. HUGE is actively working toward establishing a theater space for improvisational theater, and every show we produce increases awareness, raises money, and adds equipment to get us closer to that goal.

HUGE's new production for 2010 is Overheard in Minneapolis, inspired by the website of the same name where users submit conversational snippets overheard throughout Minneapolis which strike the casual observer in a memorable way. The show will consist of these dialogues, randomly chosen to start scenes which will weave together to create a theatrical improvisational show filled with depth and texture, unifying themes and memorable characters. We'll employ staging and lighting technology to create a scripted, rehearsed feel to an unscripted production and showcase the possibilities of unscripted theater.

We need your help. In improvisor dollars, $4,000 is an awful lot of money. Here's just a few examples of where your donation will go for Overheard and the future HUGE Improv Theater

Item and Estimated Cost
Lightboard and dimmers $3,000
Soundboard and cables $750
Marketing $1500
Space and Equipment rental $5,000

You may donate online with your PayPal account or credit card at
http://tinyurl.com/hugedonation

Or send check by mail to:
HUGE Theater
296 Norman Ridge Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so you will receive a receipt for your taxes.
On behalf of the board of Huge Theater - Nels Lennes, Jill Bernard and Butch Roy - I thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely, and thank you all for your continuous energy, support and now, money.

P.S. Mark your calendars for the March 5th Fundraiser Bash, hope to see you there!