PICplays: Perform. Inform. Change.

OUR GOAL

We are raising money to fund our 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization Actors Circle Ensemble (ACE). ACE seeks to provide an honorarium to a global ensemble of artists and experts with our New Works series "PIC Plays" open to the public over the course of June & July 2020. Each online event will weave live storytelling with professional actors coupled with presentations and Q&A by renowned guest speakers in their fields, to inform and inspire audiences.

Due to the recent pandemic, like many industries, theatre has been completely shuttered for large and small organizations. However, limitations spark innovation and we seek to bring the live communal activity of theatre online.

WHY SHOULD YOU HELP US TODAY

Artists are vital to the way issues are discussed in the public square.  Our current world is no different than the ancient Greeks who probed the human psyche.  And because theatre, film, and television have completely stalled, now, more than ever, we need storytelling to help us understand and discuss important and global issues at hand. To know we are not alone in this quarantined world.

In addition to providing live storytelling for avid theatre goers, this is also a wonderful opportunity to reach individuals, who may have not experienced the catharsis and exhilaration of live theatre in their lives.

SERIES I:

Each event will include: Three short original plays as well as a presentation and Q&A with a renowned guest speaker.

June 6, 2020
EVENT I - Unionism In America

June 13, 2020
EVENT II - Environmentalism

June 20, 2020
EVENT III - Education & Youth Empowerment

July 11, 2020
EVENT IV - Discrimination

July 18, 2020
EVENT V - Health Care

Any and all donations will help make an impact for our theatre community with attached artists from Japan, Puerto Rico, New York, London, and Los Angeles.  Guest lecturers include pre-eminent labor historian Erik Loomis, PhD , nationally recognized economist Robert Pollin, PhD , recipient of the MacArthur "genius" Award Deborah Meier.

We endeavor for this to be an opportunity not only to write compelling, impactful stories and present them, but to give creatives a chance to meet, collaborate and workshop their material without geographic barriers.

WHAT WE NEED

$8,000 will allow us to provide each artist (playwrights, actors, directors) and guest speakers with our goal of an honorarium for their services as well as funds for operations. All donations, which exceed our goal will help fund SERIES II: Immigration, Animal Conservation, Militarism, Domestic Violence, and Contemporary Theology.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$50                             Grassroots
$100                          One Artist
$400                          One Play
$800                          Associate Producer                        
$1,600                      Event Producer
$4,000                      Series I: Executive Producer
$8,000                      Series I: Inner Circle
$10,000                   ACE Trustee

AUDIENCE MEMBER REGISTRATION

Follow this link to register for the event(s). You will receive the zoom link prior to the performance date.

Series I Audience Registration 
ABOUT US

Actors Circle Ensemble is dedicated to creating complex and engaging characters in a theatrical environment that provokes thought, freedom of artistic expression, innovative ideas, and the conviction to inspire audiences to share and experience theatre and its humanity.

Our diversity in storytelling has led to productions, which include artists of all backgrounds and viewpoints. From American Noh Theatrehttps://www.actorscircleensemble.com/picplays  (based on the ancient Japanese theatrical artform) to new works dealing with contemporary issues, our team has produced at some of the best theatre venues in Southern California, including: South Coast Repertory, Stella Adler Theatre, and The Ivy Substation.

THANK YOU

For your time and commitment to our cause to further educate and entertain audiences around the world.