A little bit about the company: This production is the Inaugural play of the theatre division of 67 Brooms:stage, film, and media Co. We are a brave company of visual artist and business professionals based in Manhattan. With a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, we seek to bridge the gap between media, entertainment, and community in the modern day. The work must have impact as well as mobility. With the utmost sincerity we thank you for contributing to the opening night of what we hope will be many Plays, movies, tv shows, magazines, and online publications. “Truth is now, motion is everlasting.”
A little bit about the play: We have a problem. Americans are not getting along. In real life, we have a history of not getting along, but right now, things seem to be at a breaking AND boiling point. After many years of plays, performances, and protest , today feels like a dream. Blues for Mister Charlie is quite possibly one of the most explosive pieces of art ever rendered on a page. The subject matter not only haunts those who view it, but the story tends to tear people apart. If we can survive the opening scene, I believe the audience will leave the theatre as a new community. Each actor is tasked with creating a portrait that is pencil, lined, and painted with the actual truth. Words like hate and chaos are often thrown around when describing the work. When I think of the scenes from the play, two words that come to my mind are love, and light. The story of black people and white people in America can never be adequately explained in the modern day. It is even more difficult to down the very narrow dark road of the Jim Crow South. Bombs and ashes are not what make up the South. I am asking you as a community to contribute to a process that will examine the difficulties of navigating survival and faith, in the wake of extreme tragedy and injustice.
Creative Team:
Percy Mitchell- Producer/Artistic Director/Actor
Meikayla Thomany- Co-Producer/Director in Residence
Rayna Johnson-Assistant Director
Austin Curry- Set Design/Technical Director
Yeka Gyadu- Director of Photography/ Marketing
Alexia Patterson-Dramaturge
Alexis Sade- Cultural Competecy Co-ordinator
Now, for the breakdown:
Venue: $7800
The John C. Cullum Theatre 314 W.54th Street (125 seats) 50% non-refundable due to reserve. Remainder due one-month before opening.
Licensing: $1835
Total: $9,600
Box office Projection
Tickets: $45-$60 (VIP “Figures Row” package available for season patrons)
Performances:5 (Wednesday November 27-December 1st)
Revenue from ticket sales: $28,125
We have an Investors Circle: recurring buy-ins on off-broadway productions. Dividends subject to increase. * Buy in will not increase.
5% buy in of security deposit for venue: $390
Return: principle plus 25% interest($97.50)
($487.50)
***Figures Row- (Those who choose to purchase a $60 ticket: -access to the show with preferred seating
-refreshments before show
-entry to post show art exhibit the following week. (“Priceless: Introductions from the South by Austin Curry)
-*discounted ticket to all future productions
About the Venue:
Cullum Theatre :$7800 (reputable off-broadway theatre)
- Seating Capacity: 125
- Size: 45’ (W) x 19’-5” (D), proscenium stage with a U-shaped catwalk
- 20′ ceilings
- Off-Broadway classified
- ‘U’ shaped Catwalk including corner stage landing area
- Lighting booth accessed from back of theater
- Two (2) large dressing rooms with washrooms attached to stage via connecting corridor
- Traditional raised theater seating
- Prices include a lighting and sound package
Light inventory:
John Cullum Theatre: 25 6 x 9 Lecos of 500 watt, 24 dimmers
This is a play like no other, our creative team is seeking to make this an immersive experience as well as a healing one. We are working with a few artist to curate an Exhibit the following week reflecting the themes of the show as well showcasing artist from the South, (specifically Alabama and Mississippi.)
Without your help, it is very difficult to let our light shine.
It takes a village but it also takes just a few people with heart to
spread light in such dark and uncertain times. I would not ask for
contributions without fully trusting and believing in so many gifted
artist. We deserve a chance to change people’s perception. We have
the capability to bring about peace and understanding one piece of
art at a time. Thank you for everything. See you all soon.
67Brooms Productions
67 Brooms projects
Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took yesterday.
My name is Percy Mitchell and I’m a 32 year old Producer/writer based in Harlem. This past week I recently launched a production company named 67Brooms media/productions. In the last 4 years I have completed:
3 full length plays (‘Transgressions’,‘Alceldama’, and ‘Sarah’s Sacred Hour’)
2 short films (Scrimmage, Minnie’s Vision Board)
In development:
1 play (‘untitled’ by Shae Tolbut)
2 musicals(Abolition Park, CA$H:The Musical)
2 web to tv series(Be Advised, Paranoia)
2 movies(Slackerz, 1000 miles to Rainbow City)
My journey has been long, stressful, and extremely traumatic at many turns. I am a survivor of homelessness, intense sexual assault, extreme racism, violent homophobia and drug addiction. A proud advocate and member of the mental health and corrections community. The scripts are vast and my experience along with the experiences of every artist and human I have ever encountered are included in the things that we’ve imagined. I am so thankful to my family, friends, and community who have driven my heart into what I feel is very centered action.
More on the details later but I would love to connect with you🤗
If the breakdown makes sense to you and your journey:
Shoot me an inbox or email 67broomsmedia@gmail.com
We are currently seeking a new community of dynamic performers, assistants, writers, and of course those who want to contribute in any way they can.
In the meantime we also offer full consultation along with collaboration.
Again, thank you for all of your support.
All my love,
Percy Mitchell
CEO 67Brooms
