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"8 in 48 Idaho" Short Play Festival to benefit the Meridian Performing Arts Building Fund
WORLD PREMIER SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT MERIDIAN PERFORMING ARTS!
Join us Saturday, September 26 for a memorable evening for the arts in Meridian.
6pm: VIP and Sponsors Reception at Generations Plaza (corner of Main St. and Idaho, downtown Meridian), sponsored by DL Evans Bank. Featuring catering by Lucky Fins, silent auction preview, live music compliments of Meridian Music & Arts, beer/wine cash bar available - ticketed event
7:30pm (doors open at 7pm): world-premier short play festival, "8 in 48 Idaho," sponsored by the Meridian Development Corporation and Starlifter Wealth Management. Eight original, 10-minute plays, silent auction, audience choice judging, concessions, merchandise and more held at the Meridian Methodist Church of the Warm Heart, 250 E. Idaho Ave. - ticketed event
9:30pm: Artists and Guests After Party sponsored by Hawley Troxell. A time to celebrate with late-night snacks, beer/wine cash bar, and music at Generations Plaza (corner of Main St. and Idaho, downtown Meridian) - ticketed event
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, 100% of ticket sales, auction bids and other donations will support the Meridian Performing Arts Building Fund managed by the Meridian Arts Foundation!
What is "8 in 48 Idaho"?
“8 in 48 Idaho” is produced by Treasure Valley Children’s Theater and the Meridian Arts Foundation. The festival premiers 8 professional, family-friendly, 10-minute plays. A national call for submissions generated scripts entries from February through May. The submissions were screened by a national panel of theater artists. Winning playwrights were notified in July and the top 8 plays will be produced by a local team of directors and community actors. Selected playwrights will win cash awards totaling $500.00. Awards are offered in three categories: Screeners Choice, Audience Choice and Honorable Mention. Play submissions were open to any playwright whether aspiring or experienced.
Our Goal:
Meridian is poised for a performing arts venue. Treasure Valley Children’s Theater and the Meridian Arts Foundation are dedicated to funding a local home for community and professional arts organizations based in the central Treasure Valley. The 2015 "8 in 48 Idaho" short play festival will raise $20,000 toward establishing a Performing Arts Building Fund. This fund is managed by the Meridian Arts Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to securing the future of the arts in Meridian.
A few things you may want to know:
- Tickets are required for all events. It's a good idea to keep your ticket confirmation stored on your phone. We will have a "box office" volunteer at each of the three events to assist you, if needed.
- Age appropriateness: While "8 in 48 Idaho" is a festival of short plays written for young audiences, we advise an age restriction of 10 and up for this event. The plays selected are enjoyable for all audiences, but the nature of the fundraiser is appropriate for more mature youth.
- PARKING: All events take place in the heart of downtown Meridian and are a short walk from one venue to the next. We recommend you park in designated on-street or venue-specific parking or at Meridian City Hall. Be sure to wear your walking shoes! Click here for an area map.
- Attire: Come as you are.
- A note about alcohol: Adult beverages will be available for purchase at the VIP/Sponsor Reception and the After Party, both held at Generations Plaza. We remind guests to make responsible choices when consuming alcohol. Cab services will be arranged for guests who over indulge.
- We have set an ambitious goal of $20,000 to establish a performing arts building fund to be managed by the Meridian Arts Foundation (a 501c3 nonprofit organization). Your participation as a guest supports this goal. You are invited to extend your generosity through a silent auction, opportunity to vote for your favorite play, limited edition merchandise, concessions, and donating. We gladly accept cash and checks and we can accept credit card payments via Square.
THANK YOU!
"8 in 48 Idaho" is supported by:
Meridian Development Corporation, Starlifter Wealth Management, DL Evans Bank, Hawley Troxell, The Meridian Press, All American Insurance, Lucky Fins, neUdesign Architecture, Clear Voice Telecom, Wine Glass Arts Development, Idaho Independent Bank, Sysco, Ocean Beauty, Food Services of America, Gaston's Bakery, Hayden Beverage, Charles and Nancy Rountree
Questions about the festival? Contact us at 8in48Idaho@gmail.com or 208.287.8828
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 26, 2015
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT
Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:00pm reception, 7:30pm festival, 9:30pm after-party
Location
Various downtown Meridian locations
Fees/Admission
Tickets start at $25.00 - all proceeds benefit the Meridian Performing Arts Building Fund
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Contact Information
Autumn Kersey, 208-287-8828
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