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The FINAL UPDATE!

Update #14 · May 1, 2012 · comment

Dearest XFTM backers,

I'm writing to say goodbye, and thanks to all of you one last time. You were each essential for "X Files: The Musical" to even exist, and each of us at the Colonel Mustard was blown away by how much support came rolling in last year. But XFTM is done - it's time to move on...

But not to worry! Because today The Colonel Mustard is proud to be launching the Kickstarter campaign for this summer's show, which promises to be so much bigger than anything we've ever done. I highly encourage you to look at our page for Gods of the Prairie, and consider donating if you like what we're doing. Thank you! Hope you like the video, we had tons of fun making it.

GODS OF THE PRAIRIE

-aaron

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Free Stuff!

Update #13 · Apr 26, 2012 · comment

Two free things and a special surprise for you today, XFTM backers!

1) The entirety of X Files: The Musical is now on YouTube for all to see. Many of you already have DVDs, but this is the easy way to share XFTM with your friends.
XFTM on YouTube

2) All the music from X Files: The Musical is free to download on Bandcamp. In the true Mustard spirit, this music was recorded in one try - so it's not slick, but it's heartfelt, and the sound quality is better than what you hear in the video version. Many of you already downloaded these songs, so feel free to spread the word about this free download - it's for anyone, not just XFTM backers. When you "buy" the album, you get to name your own price: you can pay $0, or you can choose to pay more. Any money donated will go toward future Mustard projects.
XFTM on Bandcamp

!!! ) And speaking of future Mustard projects, we're extraordinarily excited to announce that we're going to be launch a new Kickstarter campaign for this summer's monster of a show, Gods of the Prairie. We'd love if you take a look at our project page and, if you like what we're doing, think about donating. We plan to officially launch the project early next week, but we're giving XFTM backers a special sneak peek - no one else has seen this yet!  Enjoy! (Please don't share this link yet, as we may make some minor changes before the campaign launches.)
Gods of the Prairie - Kickstarter campaign

Thanks for all your support,
-aaron

p.s. When Gods of the Prairie does launch, I'll send you all one last update to the live project page.

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Rewards

Update #12 · Mar 10, 2012 · comment

Dear Awesome Backers,

Wanted to post a brief update to tell you that all of the DVDs, posters, and t-shirts have been shipped (over two weeks ago for everything, and well over a month ago in most cases). If you have not yet received your Kickstarter reward, please contact us at albert@thecolonelmustard.com and we'll try to correct the situation.

Thanks for your support. We will be posting the entirety of the taped performance of "X Files: The Musical" somewhere on the internet soon, as well as the cast recording of all the songs. We're currently planning for the bonus features on the DVD (such as the director's commentary) to remain DVD exclusives. When we do post the video online, we'd love if you'd be willing to share it with all your X-Files and weird theater-loving friends. ("Weird" is modifying theater in that last sentence, not "friends." But feel free to share with your weird friends, too! I know I will.)

If you know anyone who's still interested in buying an XFTM DVD (or you'd like to give one as a gift - St. Patrick's Day is coming up!), you can get them at our online shop for $12. Here's the link: http://thecolonelmustard.bigcartel.com/

Thanks again!

-aaron
P.S. Here's a link to the grin-inducing behind-the-scenes video Carrie Todd made for XFTM. This video is on the DVD, but we couldn't include the original song she edited the video to (because it's licensed music and we were selling the DVD). But you can watch it for free right here, in it's original, Miley Cyrus-included glory. Enjoy!

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DVDs: You either have one or you will soon!

Update #11 · Jan 14, 2012 · comment

Hey all you beautiful XFTM backers!

Just writing you with some great news - we've mailed out most of the "X Files: The Musical" DVDs! If you pledged at the $25 level, you should already have your DVD (unless you live outside the US, in which case it may take a little while).

For those of you who pledged $50 or more, you will also be receiving the DVD of our show from two summers ago, "Jurassic Park The Musical!" Due to some unforeseen hiccups with the company that prints our DVDs, production of those "Jurassic Park The Musical!" DVDs was delayed. So, we'd like to apologize to all you $50-and-up backers... you supported us extra, and you're getting your stuff later. We think you'll be happy when you do get your DVDs. We think we'll  be getting the JPTM DVDs around January 21st, and we'll mail the reward packages to all the remaining backers as soon as we can after that! When you do get those DVDs in the mail, we'd love to hear your feedback - you can tell us what you think by emailing albert@thecolonelmustard.com.

In other exciting news, "X Files: The Musical" was written about as an important performing arts event in both the Lincoln Journal-Star and the StarCity Blog (http://www.starcityblog.com/2012/01/best-of-lincoln-theater-2011.html). That's thanks to all of you! We'll keep you informed about our future projects, including an exciting theatre event we're planning for this summer.

Thanks again!
-aaron
p.s. If you gave $25 and have NOT yet received your "X Files: The Musical" DVD, please send an email to albert@thecolonelmustard.com, and we'll take care of it as quickly as possible. Make sure to include your Kickstarter name in the email so we know who you are!

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DVD/cast recording update

Update #10 · Nov 1, 2011 · comment

Dear XFTM backers,

As always, we are deeply appreciative of your support. We have an update about our progress on the DVD, which some of you are receiving as a Kickstarter prize.

We and our videographers have been hard at work on the DVD, and when it appears in its full glory it will include a behind-the-scenes featurette, a slideshow, and some other secret Easter Eggs. Meanwhile, we've also been planning to do a Cast Recording, and we're hoping to include some of the songs as a special bonus with the DVD! That way the DVD will the wonderful XFTM treasure trove that we always hoped it would be. We're really excited about this Cast Recording, but unfortunately we were unable to schedule our recording space earlier and now the big day for recording will be November 13. This means the cast recording won't be ready for release until December. As you know, we were originally planning to ship out the DVD by Nov. 1st, but now we'd like to ship it out by Dec. 15 -- just in time for Christmas, and packed with extra song goodies. We are sorry for delaying the shipment, but we hope that the song additions will be well received by you!

Thanks for your patience and your patronage.

love and aliens,

-aaron

p.s. check out this super sneak peek of the DVD that no one else in the world can see!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EtyZYMbDfU&feature=player_embedded

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    Every donation counts, no matter how small. For just a dollar, we'll thank you from the bottom of our collective heart and give you a powerful shout-out on Facebook or twitter. Be a part of the magic!

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    14 backers

    We'll send you an exciting preview of several songs from "X Files: The Musical." You'll get to hear the music from the show before your friends! They'll be so jealous. Of course, you'll also have our enduring love and gratitude.

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    Don't want to fight the crowd? Giving at this level earns you access to special reserved seating at either performance of the show, plus a commemorative "X Files: The Musical" pin, and mad props on Facebook. (Note: Each $10 donation earns access to reserved seating for one person.)

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    The amazing DVD of "X Files: The Musical," including behind-the-scenes footage. You'll also get the pin and reserved seating, as well as special thanks in the playbill and on the internet.

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    15 backers

    "X Files: The Musical" DVD and the hard to find "Jurassic Park The Musical!" DVD. Both include making-of documentaries. Plus you'll get everything listed above. What more could you want?

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    Limited edition "X Files: The Musical" poster signed by the cast. Plus all of the above: the DVDs, the thanks, the good seats... probably a hug, too.

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    Amazing, comfortable "X Files: The Musical" t-shirt, hand-printed by our human-animal hybrid friends. A true work of art, and a special memory of a special time in your life to boot. Plus the DVDs, the poster, the pin, access to reserved seating, huge ups on the web, and so many hugs.

  • Pledge $250 or more

    1 backer

    For your generous donation, you'll get reserved front row seats at one or both of the performances. We'll get you the best seats in the house! People come hours ahead of time for those coveted seats, and you won't have to! Plus everything listed above.

  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    Whoa, big spender! You are great. You must really love "The X-Files" or community theater. For your love, we will give you a thankful shout-out DURING THE SHOW or, if you'd prefer, even advertise your product within the musical itself. We're all about product placement. You also get all of the rewards above.

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    What more can we do? You're already getting the the thanks, the hugs, the DVDs, the pin, the poster, the t-shirt, reserved seats and product placement. Hmmm... if you donate at this extravagant level, we will, honest-to-goodness, name a character in the show after you. It'll be like seeing your life story told in theatrical form, except with aliens.

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    Now you're just showing off by funding the whole play. And we could not be more grateful. You'll get all of the above, plus an invitation to our secret and exclusive snowmobiling trip in the Colorado Rockies in January.