Dear Friend of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus:
It is with great pride that we announce Bindlestiff's 10-year anniversary.
Over the last decade we have accomplished more than we ever dreamed possible
when we first founded our cirkus back in 1994. We have grown from a
two-person mom-and-pop operation into a non-profit organization with the
mission to promote and preserve the American variety arts of circus,
sideshow, and vaudeville.
We have traveled over 300,000 miles across the U.S., have had hundreds of
performers showcasing their talents at our shows, and have entertained,
thrilled and even confounded thousands of audience members. Now, as we
enter our second decade, we continue to plan for bigger things.
Our goal is to make Bindlestiff not just a spectacular show, but also a
community and resource for artists, performers, and the public. We envision
a permanent Bindlestiff headquarters in our future: a variety arts facility
that includes rehearsal and performance space, a school for young
performers, workshops for the public, and opportunities for performers to
meet and make connections.
More immediately, we will be beginning a new performance season in New York
that will include the classic Bindlestiff Winter Cabaret, the Cavalcade of
Youth, and our brand-new production, "From the Gutter to the Glitter,"
which will tour the U.S. in 2005.
In order to make these dreams happen, we turn to you, our friends and
supporters over the years, for your help. In spite of our exciting
successes, Bindlestiff contnues to struggle, and in this uncertain economic
environment, it is the contributions of fans like you that make it possible
for us to produce the one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge variety entertainment that
you know and love.
As we raise funds for the launch of our new season, we hope that you will
show your support by making a tax-deductible donation today. Your
contribution will ensure the future of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for the
next year, and the next decade.
Your contributions will support:
- Marketing, publicity and advertising costs
- Management, rehearsal space, and technical support
- Costumes, props, and equipment
- Instructors and resources for the Cavalcade of Youth
- Necessary insurance coverage
- Compensation for directors, musicians, and composers
To make a donation, please go to www.bindlestiff.org/html/donate.html
Please indicate your preference if you wish your donation to be directed
toward a specific need. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c)
3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the
variety arts. All contributions are tax-deductible. You may also send
donations (checks or money orders payable to Bindlestiff Family Variety
Arts, Inc.) via snail mail to: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, P.O. Box 1917,
New York, NY 10009.
Thank you for your continued support and we'll see you at the show!
In Play,
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
www.bindlestiff.org
