The Story Project

"Socrates" & "Dan" (the journey has begun!!)

Tariffs (can someone say, budget??) aside, we're off to a wonderful start with a fantastic cast and crew rehearsing and working hard, this story that changes lives has already changed ours.

Speaking of which, this financial roller-coaster has had an impact on this creative journey. If you've been on the fence about donating, the time is now, definitely NOW.

As we approach our May 2nd opening, the basics are that this show has been in development for.... 8 years?! To say that all of us are thrilled to bring this workshop to the famed Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles on May 2nd, 2025 is an understatement. This is a joy.

My history with this title dates all the way back to the mid-90s where I found it on a bookshelf in my Aikido dojo. Fast forward to 2017, I'm in my car driving home from an Aikido seminar when it struck me: WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR would make a wonderful play! As a film and theatre-maker already working in the biz, I knew how but wasn't sure how. Thankfully I was able to reach Dan (author), and after a year, he and I came to an agreement. The rest is...

The time is now! The place is here!

Peaceful Warrior has a global fanbase in the millions and it is our job to reach as many as possible in this re-imagining of this classic tale.

This GoFundMe campaign is designed to offset production costs associated with mounting this soon-to-be legendary show.

Your contribution will go directly to:

What's next? Where will PEACEFUL WARRIOR go from here? Our strategy is to take this story to New York after working out the kinks in LA. With your help, our "Dan" and "Socrates" will be sharing their wisdom and friendship with audiences from coast to coast!

As our main character Dan discovers, "there are no ordinary moments," and the journey of this stage show exemplifies just that. To date, WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR has changed so many lives, first as a book and then as a movie. As a stage play, we believe that an entirely new generation will be moved by Peaceful Warrior's inherent message of happiness and love.

This fundraising campaign is fiscally sponsored by The Story Project 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible. The Story Project supports after-school teen and alternative creative arts programs in challenged communities. www.StoryProject.org

All donations will receive recognition on our website and social media:

STUDENT

Donations up to $99

SCHOLAR

Donations between $100 and $999

TEACHER

Donations from $1000 to $7,499

PROFESSOR

Donations from $7,500 to $14,999

PEACEFUL WARRIOR

Donations over $15,000

When others hear about this theatrical production of PEACEFUL WARRIOR, the very common response is, "The world really needs this story right now." -- I couldn't agree more.

(previous cast & crew at the very first stage reading at the Greenway Court Theatre, 11/01/23)

Be sure to mark this run on your calendar and to tell your friends.

With deep humility and enormous gratitude I thank you so much for your belief and love as our incredible journey continues.

Todd Felderstein

playwright/director

www.PeacefulWarriorPlay.com

(No sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations.)