Backstage Crew

The Backstage Crew, chaired by Lani Meek & Kimberly Kirklin, is a diverse community of young singles and couples who share a passion for the theatre and volunteer their time and abilities to actively promote Magic City Actors Theatre and develop new audiences corresponding to the Crew and Star Levels. Assist in fundraising activities when directed (or approved) by the board as well as strengthening ties with the Birmingham community by participating in special projects. In conjunction with providing volunteer services, Backstage Crew members have an opportunity to become familiar with the backstage world of the theatre, enjoy productions and attend dress rehearsals when seats are available and attending social events.

Membership includes a tax-deductible donation, which helps support the work of Magic City Actor's Theatre productions! Active members pay $50 per person or $90 per couple. All active members participate in at least two fund raising activities. Another way to support Magic City Actors Theatre is to be a sustaining member, which is $65 per person. Click here to download a PDF file of our application.

Volunteer Services

Developing new audiences
Actively solicit sponsorships from individuals at the Crew and Star Levels ($500-$5000)

Backstage Crew Fundraiser Events
Develop Fundraising Events geared toward Crew and Star patrons and peer group audiences (16-30 years of age).

Youth Community Outreach
Create new opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach the most disengaged adolescent audiences who otherwise are not exposed to the arts by economic, educational or cultural constraints.

Solicit Corporate Ticket Purchases to fund subsidized tickets to schools and community groups building younger and more diverse audiences.

Annual Intern Recognition Event
Plan, organize and fund annual event for recognition of Interns and their contributions to Magic City Actors Theatre.

Black Tie Events
Assist The Producers with preparations for events (set-up, programs, decorations, auction items, manning welcome tables, etc.)



The Producers

The Producers is an influential group of theatre patrons who exhibit an extraordinary level of generosity and commitment to Magic City Actors Theatre, our artistic growth and our service to the Birmingham community. Members actively promote theatre to sponsors corresponding to the Directors' Circle, Producers' Circle and the Executive Producer's Circle. Membership requires a recommendation from Magic City Actors Theatre board of directors or an audition to The Producers.

All active members participate in at least two fund raising activities and are season tickets holders. Seat selection and purchase are availed to this group prior to any public sale of tickets. Flexible meeting schedules -including participation via web cases, enable the busiest professionals to participate.

Charter Membership
Restricted memberships of individuals and couples include 10 board appointments for our inaugural season. The remaining members are culled from an audition process requiring submission of resume', theatrical resume' or bio of demonstrated loyalty to the arts or affiliation with philanthropic, non-profit or community service programs. Providing there is a positive complement of credentials and The Producers requirements an audition will be scheduled to affirm your association with this benefactor group.

Philanthropic and Fundraising Projects
Annual Gala (Season Launch) and Magic City Actors Theatre Awards

Outreach projects for the entire community

Nurturing programs for promising artists and playwrights

Underwriting theatre programs for physically and economically disadvantaged children and adults

Funding for special and pay-what-you-can performances

Social events for volunteer membership organizations

Benefits
Opening Night privileges and exclusive invitations to theatre programs, celebrations and special events

Priority seat selection and purchase of season tickets

Mingle with actors, playwrights and other artists throughout the season
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