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