Fuel The Fire

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Enhance your Burning Coal Experience

A 3-Year Fundraising Campaign

"Since its inception, Burning Coal has provided exceptional entertainment with a focus on community. I remember attending the first show, a product of years of work, vision and creativity. With this new fundraising effort, Burning Coal will set a new bar by ensuring that artists are fairly compensated and we -- the patrons -- have the best imaginable experience possible."

“Burning Coal offers an open, constructive place for understanding, disagreement, and dialogue. It is also a place of joy, celebration, and creative learning. I plan to be at the theatre whenever I can for the next 20 years...gratefully so.”

"I support Burning Coal Theatre because, after a show, I am so full of questions and gut reactions that change me for the night, the week, or the month!"

OUR NEXT CHAPTER

To join Fuel The Fire, a 3-year, $300,00 campaign to enhance the Burning Coal experience, email Nathalie Ray at development@burningcoal.org or give us a call at (919) 834-4001.

Stoking the coals, fueling the fire, and enhancing your experience – our next chapter.

We cannot ignore the impact of theatre on society. While the stories and voices may change, the arts have always been a way for humans to interact with one another, share traditions, learn, and challenge the status quo.

Burning Coal Theatre exists to provide a literal and metaphorical platform to the community. We also stand for the belief that when an artist fails, they move closer to the truth. Artists must have a place to experiment, and yes sometimes fail. In the business world, this might be called Research & Development. In the arts world, it might be called a flop. But is it? Or is it the next step towards the truth?

By joining Fuel the Fire, you are helping truth expand its foothold in our society. As we wrap up our 25th Anniversary, now is the time to look forward and grow Burning Coal. You can help us achieve this vision by enhancing everyone’s experience.

Burning Coal Theatre requests that you thoughtfully consider a gift or pledge over the next one to three years to make our vision your reality.

WHAT WILL THE FUNDING BE USED FOR?

Hire a Facilities Manager/Technical Director to oversee production quality, provide a cohesive experience for on-stage and behind the scenes talent, provide upkeep for the historic building, and manage the theatre’s rentals which provides additional revenue for our operations.
Increase Main Stage budgets by 20% and hire additional Equity Actors for each show to improve the caliber of our performances, ensure excellence for our audiences, and grow the reputation and presence of Burning Coal Theatre in the community.
Provide funding for a part-time Marketing and Design staff member to broaden our reach, raise awareness, grow our audience and donor base, enhance our brand, and free up executive staff to focus on their primary responsibilities.
Purchase new seating and a production lightboard to enhance guest comfort and overall experience. The theatre’s current chairs and lightboard were purchased in 2008 and are long overdue for an upgrade.

HOW CAN I JOIN?

Thank you for your interest in joining the Fuel the Fire Campaign.

To make a start a conversation about your giving or make a pledge, please email Nathalie Ray at development@burningcoal.org, or contact us at (919) 834-4001. To make a contribution towards a pledge, click here, give us a call, or mail a check made out to Burning Coal Theatre Company to 224 Polk St. Raleigh, NC 27604.

Your support ensures that the content, production, and talent of every show is of the highest caliber so that you, our audience, walks away enriched and connected.

Through this campaign, there are a limited number of recognition opportunities available for those who are interested. Staff will be happy to discuss available options with you as you consider a commitment to the campaign.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Fuel the Fire Campaign Leadership Members:

Greg and Mary Hart Paul, John Sarratt, Betsy Buford and Donald Matthews, The Hon. Nancy and Mr. Ron McFarlane, Pamela Blizzard and Willis Lumpkin, Grace Gregson, Eric and Kim Schneider, Alec and Georgia Donaldson, Susan Parry and John Montgomery, John and Mary Nash Rusher, Mark and Carol Hewitt, Susan and Ron Aycock, Judith Moore, Lisa A. and Phillip L. Anthony, David and Amy Marschall

Want to join this growing list? Make a pledge today by emailing development@burningcoal.org.

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