Pitch

We have now assigned individual roles for the pitch- i will be talking about Trusts+Foundations and also Target audience/ theater style

speech:

The money we are aiming to receive from trusts and foundations is £7000. In order to ensure that this target is achieved, we have researched and specifically chosen the trusts whose criteria match our company’s aims and objectives; Provide performance entertainment, beneficial towards education and the community, raise awareness of mental health.

Alongside any application forms and letters that are required, we have designed a leaflet which provides further information about our company, our experience and aims towards this project.

The information provided in the leaflet has been developed and written in response to the each trusts criteria- this is to ensure that we are eligible and have an equal opportunity at being considered as applicants.

Although we are only aiming to raise £7000, we have selected ten different trust to apply to (as shown in the table) - this is on the assumption that we won’t get £1000 from each or if we are turned down by a charity for any particular reason.

  

Theater style/target audience-

The production revolves around the idea of the effects the character Claudio experiences when his fiance Hero commits suicide. Through the use of Promenade theater, the audience is guided through Claudio’s Hotel di Colpa ‘Hotel of Guilt’ which is a metaphor for the thoughts, feelings and memories inside Claudio’s head. We use the style of surrealism to represent and present how each of the topics have their different effects.

Developing the idea of promenade theater the audience will be guided into different rooms, each signifying a different aspect or part of Claudio’s memories/ and feelings. Here the plot is unraveled, as we journey deeper into Claudio’s mind- subsequently increasing the surrealistic theme. To further engage the audience within the piece, we will be using immersive theater – the audience can become physically involved with the action and there will be moments where Claudio and the other characters can interact e.g. treating the audience like guests in the hotel, commenting on food and their accommodation.

(Canteen scene- discussion around the tables)

Our target audience for this production will be young adults and teenagers as we don’t think some of the content e.g. the suicide will be appropriate for younger audiences. Particularly when touring to schools, we will devise a short workshops based on the topics explored within the piece- Mental health. The students will be able to reflect or question any of these topics and gain a deeper understanding of how to relate to someone suffering similar symptoms.

Alongside schools, our main target group for this performance is middle aged men – ‘ in 1981 4,129 men in the UK took their own lives. Three decades later, despite improvement in psychiatric and emergency care medicine, a range of suicide prevention barriers and policies, and, arguably, some degree of social, political and personal empowerment, the number in 2012 had risen to 4,590

Not only has this piece developed around the theme of mental health, but we are specifically focusing on one element, suicide. Before researching, we were all unaware of the extent to this problem, and it is this discovery of awareness that we hope to convey throughout our performance, provoking a positive response to change. 

Table of trusts that we will be applying to:

Trust/foundation name	Charitable objectives	Area	Classification	Estimated donation (based on previous figures)
1151815 -  AKO FOUNDATION	Charitable objectives-  THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE: (A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION;  (B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND SCIENCE; AND (C) ALL OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. CHARITABLE PURPOSE HAS THE MEANING PRESCRIBED BY THE CHARITIES ACT.	Throughout England	Classification - What • GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES • EDUCATION / TRAINING • ARTS / CULTURE / HERITAGE / SCIENCE Who • OTHER CHARITIES OR VOLUNTARY BODIES • THE GENERAL PUBLIC / MANKIND How • MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS	Not available
1129022 -  ATG FOUNDATION	TO ADVANCE THE ART OF THEATRE, DRAMA AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCE IN LONDON AND ELSEWHERE.	Throughout England		During the year 2012 £16,494 was donated to various charities
1074583 - CAPE UK	CAPEUK IS AN INDEPENDENT NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE PREPARING THEM TO FACE THE FUTURE WITH CREATIVITY AND SELF-BELIEF. WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTOR AND OTHER AGENCIES WHICH SHARE OUR AIMS.	Throughout England		Charitable spending-        £ 1.14m
1099215 - GMAC DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED	THE TRUST WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE , MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF DRAMA AND THE OTHER ARTS BY ENCOURAGING AND FOSTERING THE STUDY, PERFORMANCE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF DRAMA PRODUCTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DEVISED BY THE LIBRARY THEATRE COMPANY AND ITS PARTNERS.	Throughout England		During the year 2012 £46,750 was donated to various charities
1053259 -  MERIDIAN THEATRE COMPANY	MERIDIAN GIVES GRANTS TO OTHER THEATRE COMPANIES AND ARTS ORGANISATIONS TO HELP PROMOTE LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION	Throughout England		Not available
1155477 -  EYRE FAMILY FOUNDATION	THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE IN ENGLAND, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MANKIND. THE OBJECTS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY MAKING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS, TO SPONSOR OR SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PUBLICATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS.	Throughout England	Classification- What • EDUCATION / TRAINING • ARTS / CULTURE / HERITAGE / SCIENCE   Who • OTHER CHARITIES OR VOLUNTARY BODIES • THE GENERAL PUBLIC / MANKIND How • MAKES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS • MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS  • SPONSORS OR UNDERTAKES RESEARCH	Not available
The Paul Hamlyn foundation	The Arts programme supports the development and dissemination of new ideas to increase people's experience, enjoyment and involvement in the arts in the UK. Our funding benefits organisations and groups through our Open Grants and Special Initiatives. Our Open Grants scheme receives applications from organisations proposing innovative activities that we think will have a valuable impact for individuals and communities, organisations, and policy and practice. We work closely with applicants to develop high-quality proposals for consideration by the Arts Committee and Board of Trustees.	UK only		Not available
Fenton Arts Trust	to support final year or postgraduate students through the award of scholarships or bursaries to provide grants which will support or reward work or performance by individuals early in their careers to provide grants for institutions or organisations that share these aims	UK		Not available
Mackintosh foundation	Awards scholarships to promote and develop theatre and the performing arts.	Not available- based in London so assumedly the UK		Not available