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WOW! Our year-end fundraiser was a spectacular success because of your support. Redtwist will be able to meet its expenses, and for the first time ever, be able to provide a small salary to the artistic director. In addition, a number of you designated your donation for special items and projects. Next time you visit, ask us about those projects. We'd love to show you what a difference you made. We pledge to continue our commitment to exceptional quality and to being the best storefront in Chicago. FYI, Some Financial Facts Redtwist's proposed 2012 budget is $130,000 for the entire year. We manage to do so much with so little. We are excellent stewards of the money you donate. For example: Our financial records have been audited for 2008, 2009, and 2010 so you can be assured that we are operating with approved financial management procedures. Each show costs about $5,000 to $7,500 to produce. We will produce 5-6 shows a year. This past year, our box office revenue covered most of our production costs. Our rent & utilities alone come to about $4,000 per month. We rely on grants and donations for general operating costs (rent, utilities, supplies, insurance) and to cover some production costs. We just switched to vinyl-coated, menu-like, recyclable programs, so we will be reducing our printing costs and finding a way to be kinder to the environment as well. All Redtwist staff members were dedicated volunteers--none received a salary in 2011. Only show staffers got a stipend--director, designer, etc.	Our fundraising goal of $15,450 was achieved and surpassed, just in time. On December 31 the red was raised to $15,835. Many thanks to our loyal patrons and to our year-end supporters. A special shout-out to Barb & Eric who made sure we burst the thermometer on New Year's Eve. And thanks to... The Fatz Foundation Kenneth Tom The Rubber Consortium Neal & Denise Sam & Mary Lou Nico World Events, Inc Sue John Debra Alden & Suzanne Dede Pauline Jan Cynthia Bruce Stephanie Denise & Brooks Maciek Karen & Frank Mark Carole Carol Margaret Anonymous Jenene Michael & Mona Angela & Charlie Kit & Carol Brian & Carol Judith JBS Enterprises, Inc Jim & Lois Stanislav Henry Sam & Marlene Nick Sandra Carol Joel Pat Leigh Alina Aaron Chryl Judith Maxine Joyce Melissa
You can also designate how you would like your donation to be spent. You can donate toward the area that is most important to you and you can even tell your friends, "I paid for that." Redtwist is happy to provide some more suggestions for designated giving. Redtwist Theatre is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. In-kind giving is also welcome. Technical equipment, power tools, lumber and specific prop and small set items are particularly helpful. See below for details.
1. General Operating: Any help you can give us is most appreciated. Dealing with the mundane allows us to create the extraordinary.	There are lots of operating expenses from keeping the lights on to cleaning the bathrooms and paying for rent and insurance.
2. Programs, postcards, printed materials for any show this season: $300 Thanks Debra for covering The Cripple of Inishmaan	Postcards help us spread the word about our shows. And even though we are recycling our prgrams now in special vinyl sleeves, everyone still needs to see a program so they know who the players are. We'll add a special note of thanks to you in the show program of your choice, if you can cover this cost.
3. Internet Communications Constant Contact email promotions for one year: $480. Website, domain, internet access: $450. Received. Thanks to The Rubber Consortium!	We're going green by doing most of our regular communications via email. That way you can click on what you're interested in, always get up-to-date information, and save a few trees.
4. Capital Improvement--doorway: $800 Move electric service and install a new door from the lobby into the theatre. Received. Thanks Tom!	Redtwist has flexible entrances for actors and patrons alike. This capital improvement would allow for greater creativity in set design.
5. Capital Improvement--ceiling: $14,000 Remove acoustic ceiling, install fire-rated ceiling and heavy duty grid for lighting instruments	We must be the only theatre with an acoustic ceiling. It's too low, and ridiculously hard to change and run cables for lights and sound for every show. If we want to raise the ceiling and install piping for a light grid, we must adjust the electric and HVAC to accommodate another layer of drywall to comply with fire codes.
6. LED lighting instruments that can change color. $160-$245 each. Need to purchase in sets. We'll gladly take your old stage lights too. Two LED light bars have been paid for. Thanks John.	Let's just admit it. We need better lights. And since the audience is right on top of the action, we need to have better control over the lighting effects.
In-Kind Giving - WISH LIST Redtwist is always appreciative of in-kind gifts such as air compressor/tool set, power tools, lumber, office supplies, coffee, or printing services. Please call us if you have an item or service that you'd like to donate. Redtwist is a 501(c)3 organization and the value of your donation is tax-deductible. Contact plays@redtwist.org for more information. Thanks J.R. for the air compressor and hose!
Technical Equipment Needed: Stage lights and heavy black power cables or DMX/multiplex cables 26" flat screen TV for lobby to serve as a monitor or cast and latecomers. RECEIVED. Thanks Neal and Denise! Wall mounting mechanism for flat screen TV	WISH LIST: Flat screen TV for lobby. Received! 10'-50' heavy black power cords Items need to work but they don't need to be pretty. Will pick up.
Redtwist Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Make a tax deductible donation to Redtwist Theatre and play a principal role in making it all happen Many companies match employee's gifts. Please contact your personnel office for details. Call 773/728-7529 with any questions. *We wish to THANK all our valued supporters*