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WHAT IS IT
Hello and welcome-- you have found my Kickstarter page! Very clever. . .
My name is Madelaine Ripley and I have a dream, a show, a venue and a plan. But I need your help.
I am producing a night of thespian flavored chaos called Madame Tullule's Grand Fiasco, a night of Circus Freakshow Burlesque. Two nights only(!) at the Oberon theater in Harvard Square Cambridge MA. (http://www.cluboberon.com/)
WAIT WHAT?
Madame Tullule’s Grand Fiasco follows the personal lives (and performance) of a group of Freaks (Siamese Twins, Bearded Lady, Alligator Boy, Ventriloquist & Doll, Fakir, Sonic Contortionist and Ringmaster). The show is both homage and pastiche of the Ten-in-One shows of Coney Island Sideshow yesterday Americana.
Featuring members of the Circus Guild, the Boston Burlesque community and more!
Massachusetts has such a beautiful range of communities that so often sit in the corner seemingly avoiding eachother--- with this project I hope to bring together as many people from the different communities together, to use this show as an example of what great things can be accomplished with the incredibly talented folks we live with in this crazy town.
WHY ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?
Because you, you beautiful person you, with the click of a button can help me bring this show to life! As is the way of things, things cost money.
ADDED BONUS
The money contributed to this Kickstarter will not only help produce this show, help independent art, but will also help me graduate! That is right, this project is my Thesis Final Project Explosion, capping off my 4 years at the Berklee College of Music.
THE SHORT OF IT
April 15th and 17th Madame Tullule's Grand Fiasco will be appearing at the Oberon in Harvard Square MA. The money donated to this Kickstarter will directly pay for the performers, costuming, lighting, venue, advertising, rehearsal space getting, and putting on of this show. It can't be done without you. . .
AND FINALLY
I do not get ANYTHING at all unless the fundraising goal is met, so please PLEASE please tell your friends, tell your lover, tell your neighbor, tell your boss! Let us make this happen.
FAQ
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Funding period
Jan 22, 2011 -
Feb 28, 2011
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Pledge $15 or more
4 backers
Free merch! A signed poster with artwork by the fabulous Lillian Ripley! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Helper Producer.
Pledge $20 or more
5 backers
Free merch! A tshirt signed by the cast! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Helper Producer.
Pledge $50 or more
6 backers
Free merch! A signed poster and a fabulous tshirt you can show off to your friends! AND free standing room admission to the April 15th or 17th performance! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Fab Producer.
Pledge $75 or more
0 backers
Free merch! A signed poster and a fabulous tshirt you can show off to your friends! AND free seated admission to the April 15th or 17th performance! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Fab Producer.
Pledge $100 or more
2 backers
Free merch! A signed poster and a fabulous tshirt you can show off to your friends! AND free seated admission to the April 15th or 17th performance where you will be part of a surprise thank you to those who donated to the show! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Dreamy Producer.
Pledge $200 or more
1 backer
Free merch! A signed poster and a fabulous tshirt you can show off to your friends! AND free seated admission to the April 15th or 17th performance where you will be part of a surprise thank you to those who donated to the show! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Delightful Producer.
Pledge $500 or more
0 backers
Free merch! A signed poster and a fabulous tshirt you can show off to your friends! AND free seated admission to the April 15th or 17th performance where you will be part of a surprise thank you to those who donated to the show! Added bonus: YOUR name will appear in the program as a Godly Producer.
Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
This level of generosity would be repayed by not only the merch and free admission mentioned previously and not only by the surprise thank you and appearance of your name in print, but also being crowned the KING (or) QUEEN of Madame Tullule's Grand Fiasco, complete with sash, crown, a bouquet and the best seat in the house.
