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The Show Opened! 2 More Weekends left!

Update #11 · Jun 8, 2012 · comment

Hi Backers & Friends!

We had a wonderful Opening Weekend at Links Hall, with two sold out shows, and two other performances that were about half-filled. Our audiences were so responsive and it was a very special experience.

We've now moved into a new space at Teatro Luna on N Clark and Irving Park Rd. Tickets can be bought here. Click!

Use this code for $5 off your ticket! Code: 5DLRoff

Time Out Chicago did a Feature on me (click) and the play! And we're getting some great press. Check out photographs below from our opening weekend.

Also check out photos below from our Opening weekend & on our ever evolving website: www.therockandtheripe.com

Kickstarter rewards, books, t-shirts, buttons are still being wrapped and put into packages. Friends from across the country and world, thanks for being patient! Promise to get you your stuff soon!

xoMark

P.S. So happy to see some of you backers at the show last weekend! Some of you, whom I've never met, I saw your names on a list, and I wished we could have talked but thank you so much for coming out! I hope you had a great evening. 

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    19 backers

    Your name will go on the donor section of the book being produced for the show. Every cent counts, & we want your name next to ours.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    17 backers

    A limited edition postcard of the show designed by our talented graphic designers, Kady Dennell and Jillian Barthold, and a pin with our show logo! As well as your name in the book.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    32 backers

    'The Rock & The Ripe' cotton t-shirt! Plus, a limited edition postcard of the show, a pin...as well as your name in the book.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    23 backers

    The book signed by the entire cast & delivered before the opening of the show. This gorgeously designed book will be a combination of a theatre programme, photo booklet, and research of the various young people that the play is based on. In our opinion, one of the BEST rewards possible besides coming to see the play. Plus all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    13 backers

    A coffee/tea date (in real life! or on Skype if you live far, far away) with director/writer, Mark Blane. Plus, the glorious book and all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    2 backers

    Come meet the cast and see them in action! A sneak peak into the rehearsal process. We'll invite you to our rehearsal space in Chicago in April or May for an evening to learn more about our cohesion of theatre and activism. Plus the t-shirt, the date, the book and all the other goodies.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    3 backers

    A special invitation to an exclusive reception after one of our performances on June 2 or 3 in Chicago. There will be free food, drinks, and an intimate and delightful evening with the cast and creative team! Plus the rehearsal, the date, the book, the t-shirt and all the golden nuggets above.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    All the merchandise swag, the beautiful book signed personally to you, the coffee date with Mark, the rehearsal visit, Special Reception invite, PLUS a special mention in our book devoted to you and your passion to support such a strong artistic message. You will also receive a package of the fresh and famous Mrs. Blane (Mark Blane's mother) Chocolate Chip Cookies that are a legendary treat in several communities across the country. You will not believe that such magically delicious cookies exist, until you have them in your possession and in your tummy.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012