San Francisco Mime Troupe


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Today is #GivingTuesday!
 
Thank you to those who have already donated to our winter appeal. But if you haven't yet, what better way then on #GivingTuesday!

This year we purchased an improved sound system which made it possible for the actors to be heard and understood. Perhaps as a result, we saw a boost in hat donations at shows. But unfortunately, we raised much less in our critically important summer appeal. We need to raise $50,000 during our winter appeal. Please donate as generously as you can and keep us moving forward with our plans to stay busy performing, teaching, touring and working for a just future for all. Read on and donate!


Donate $328.50 to help us pay back Inkworks before they close their doors at the end of the year. 
 
Donate $525 and Karen Runk can be paid for summer website upkeep. 
 
Donate $1896 and Michael Gene Sullivan can be paid the remaining amount due for writing this past summer's award winning show, Freedomland!
 
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855 Treat Ave, SF, CA 94110

Meanwhile, we are busy beginning a strategic planning process. This requires us to redefine our goals and establish a sustainable business plan that will support those goals into the future. A large part of this depends on gathering information from you. Please fill out a survey and answer with as much honest detail as possible. We need to hear from you.


Buy some Troupe merchandise     
We have one-stop holiday shopping for you! 
Visit our website and pick up a hat, t-shirt, hoodie, zipper pull, posters,
and much, much more! 
Order online today
( holiday orders should be placed no later then Dec. 14th)  

OR let us know if you want to stop by to pick up your merchandise in-person and save on shipping!   
For an in-person shopping visit, email Karen to set up a time. 

The Mime Troupe voted winner of "Outstanding Performance by the Ensemble of a Musical" for Freedomland!
 
And nominated for three other awards: "Outstanding World Premiere Musical", "Outstanding Direction", & "Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Principal Role in a Musical" by Theatre Bay Area awards!

SFMT Holiday Party - Everyone is invited!
Truck and us
Is the annual contradiction of a season of family and togetherness turned into a celebration of gluttony and consumerism driving you to rebellion? 
Good!
But before storming the Capitalist's Bastille of greed and privilege make some time for 
THE SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE HOLIDAY PARTY!


Who: We few, we happy few, the fellowship of the red star and political song and dance

What: Musical jam session by Mime Troupe veterans and friends, Potluck food, festive dress! BYOB, but also BYORadical ass!

When
: Monday, Dec. 7 @ 6p - 10p (Jam starting after 7.30p)

Where: Troupe Studio, 855 Treat Ave (tricky street parking)

Why: Because not every holiday party condemns capitalistic consumerism quite like the Mime Troupe's

Admission: FREE with Potluck item - must RSVP.
SFMT's Young Artists invited to SF Youth Arts Summit!
 
1PM: DOORS OPEN 
1-3:30PM: EXHIBITS, SCREENINGS, VENDORS, PORTFOLIO REVIEWS | High school students are invited to bring their portfolios for informal reviews and feedback from Santa Fe University, California College of the Arts, and the San Francisco Art Institute 
2-3PM: ACTIVITIES + WORKSHOPS 
3:30-5PM: PERFORMANCE BATTLE | prizes awarded for best youth performances!

COINTELSHOW: A Patriot Act by L.M. Bogad

Inform yourself!
Inform on your neighbor!
 

Follow Special Agent Christian White on a cheerfully creepy tour of declassified government surveillance documents. White probes the redacted (blacked-out) texts of the FBI's notorious Counterintelligence Programs, searching for the words erased... read on!

Date: Friday, Feb. 12 & Saturday, Feb. 13
Time: 8.00pm
Where: Troupe Studio, 855 Treat Ave (tricky street parking)
Tickets: FREE, but must reserve seats through brownpapertickets 
Sincerely,
  
The SFMT Collective and Staff 

More Troupers 
 Out and About! 
Word for Word's
Holiday High Jinx

At Z Below, 450 Florida St. Now - Dec 24
Get your tickets!

Working on this holiday production:
Lisa Hori-Garcia
,
Rotimi Agbabiaka
, Lawton Lovely and
Karen Runk.

Michael Gene Sullivan
will be in the production of Sarah Ruhl's hit comedy Stage Kiss
At S.F. Playhouse
 Now - Jan 9

Lizzie Calogero - the Troupe's newest Collective Member - plays the Fox (among other curious characters) in Marin Theatre Company's The Little Prince, in the month of December. A beautiful, classic story of love and relationship, The Little Prince has been touching readers and audiences for decades. This is a great holiday experience for people of all ages.

Limited show dates so get your tickets now!


LYSISTRATA, directed by Mime Troupe veteran Velina Brown

Dec  11 & 12 at 8pm
and Dec 13 at 2pm

The Studio Theatre, Cal State East Bay.

For tickets and information click here.


Troupe intern Keith Arcuragi is stage managing Cinderella at the African American Shakespeare Company.  Dec 5-20

Get your tickets!
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE TROUPE
 
Amazon Smile 
Have you heard of Amazon Smile ?
It's still Amazon, but when you shop through Smile, 5% of your purchases can go toward your favorite non-profit organization... us!  With the holidays just around the corner, this is a great way to support the Troupe while you do all of your holiday shopping. 
Learn more !   


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If everyone were to do this we would reach our $50,000 goal and start our 2016 Season off strong!
 
 
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