Will you help us break down barriers and bring people together through English language theatre in Amsterdam?
Welcome to the crowdfunding page of Orange Theatre Company (OTC)!
After not being able to stage any productions since November 2019 because of Covid-19, we want to come back stronger than ever, but we need your support. That's why we want to raise €21,000 for our 2021 season; but hopefully more so we
Will you help us break down barriers and bring people together through English language theatre in Amsterdam?
Welcome to the crowdfunding page of Orange Theatre Company (OTC)!
After not being able to stage any productions since November 2019 because of Covid-19, we want to come back stronger than ever, but we need your support. That's why we want to raise €21,000 for our 2021 season; but hopefully more so we can take OTC's development to the next level!
Will you join the others? Check out our "21" themed packages. Every donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated!
Every supporter who makes a donation, will be invited to an exclusive event: go backstage with OTC, network and get a sneak peek of our 2022 season!
Why OTC?
Amsterdam deserves a company that reflects its open, inclusive and international mindset. We are here to do just that and shake things up. OTC is an institution that offers a space for people to create, learn, and enjoy all aspects of theatre. Our productions give theatre makers and audience members an opportunity to come together, connect, be inspired, and share their love of English language theatre in Amsterdam! To learn more about OTC and the faces behind the company CLICK HERE
Two important notes:
1. If you want to support OTC with a different amount than the offered packages, you can! Just reach out (sairah@orangetheatrecompany // 0633603036) and we'll make a bespoke package just for you.
- OTC is a Foundation with (the Cultural) ANBI status. Therefore, the amount of your donation (from €60 and over) is tax deductible! For more information: CLICK HERE
Why do we need to raise 21,000?
Even when we sell out all performances (without Corona measures), the ticket sales only provide 50% of the funding we need to operate. We are dependent on the philanthropic support of individuals and rely heavily on professionals contributing their time on an almost completely voluntary basis. In the long run this is not sustainable.
OTC's goal is to provide fair pay for its talent and to keep connecting and inspiring Dutch and international theatregoers in Amsterdam for years to come. In order to achieve these goals, this crowdfunding campaign is a pivotal part of our fundraising efforts, and will guarantee that OTC can keep developing while staging productions - in 2021 and beyond.
Together with you, we can lay a solid foundation for a more sustainable future!
What will be staged in 2021?
When we succeed, OTC will return to the stage this Fall. We will take you on a journey of reflection with two amazing productions. In October, OTC will stage 'Lux', an original play about a dystopian world that begs the question: “how will we remember those times when we were in the dark?” In December, OTC's first musical 'The Last Five Years' will take you into the five year relationship of a struggling actress and a successful writer living in NYC, reflecting on their experiences and showing there are two sides to every love story.
What's in it for you?
Exciting English language theatre of course ;-) as well as eternal OTC love and gratitude to everyone who helps keep the dream of making Amsterdam's theatre landscape more international and inclusive alive! Whether you are that elusive Golden Goose, a Dream Chaser like us, making your mark as a Mover and Shaker, Theatre Lover or Influencers, one thing's for sure:
We are forever grateful for your support!
With warm regards,
Elyse O'Shaughnessey & Sairah Erens
OTC Directors
PS1: Contact us if you have further questions at [email protected]
PS2: A big thank you to Ingrid Sanghee Edwards for making the crowdfunding video!
PS3: "Why are we only able to offer tickets to our high roller package," you ask? Well, due to Covid-19 we had to move tickets of cancelled productions multiple times, and let us tell you: it has become quite the puzzle. That's the sole reason, but we will have tickets available when the productions start!
And what's beyond 2021?
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Roos B. Moens
10-06-2021 15:14Omdat ik geloof in het verhaal, het talent en de mensen achter OTC. En Engelstalig theater een stevige plek verdient in de stad Amsterdam.