For the past year, Gaslight Community Theatre Productions has been in a limbo state. It is financially difficult to be “on hold” for such a long period of time. Our concern is that many of our operational costs continue (despite our lack of revenue from course tuitions and ticket sales) and our bank funds continue to deplete, with each passing month. We are worried that we will not have sufficient money for production costs once we are finally allowed to commence with our tour. We are currently investigating grant opportunities, sponsorships, and fundraising ideas. We know you are hopeful that Gaslight will survive these times. Over the past ten + years, many of you have been audience members at our plays, as well as participants in our courses and workshops. Our community actors, directors, and stagehands are eager to return to providing quality entertainment. We hope we will not have to disappoint our audience members, community members, and hard-working Gaslight volunteers.

DONATIONS

During this difficult time, we are turning to you to ask for your support.  If you are wondering how you can help financially, we gladly accept donations.  Your generosity will allow us to keep Gaslight Community Theatre Productions alive and will ensure that we will be able to continue to exist. Here is a little note we received from some Gaslight fans:

“We have been fans of Gaslight for many years, and we missed attending the Tour with our friends.  We always enjoyed seeing the plays and the work of the talented and dedicated volunteers. So, when we looked at our Donation Budget for 2021 this morning, we realized that your Community Theatre is an “essential service” for us, our mental health, our well-being, and that we really miss live performing arts.  So, we do hope our donation will help you to weather the storm and that the curtain will rise again.” 

*** Please note: We are a not-for-profit organization and we do not have charitable status, so we are unable to issue charitable tax receipts. We will, however, send you a BIG thank-you note. Don’t forget to provide us with your address.  Any donation amount is welcome and can be sent by e-transfer to laurie.gaslight@gmail.com or a cheque can be made out to: Gaslight Community Theatre Productions and mailed to 236 Mill Street Creemore, ON  L0M 1G0

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

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Volunteer your time and talent.

Spread the word about Gaslight Community Theatre Productions to your friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers by forwarding this newsletter to them. 

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