Help Keep The Lights
About: Downstage Productions ZA was formed by a collective of like-minded individuals, who wanted to take theatre to another level, a level that is unspoken off and frowned upon. Taking the audience on a ride, behind the mask behind the smiles, and lifting the veil of what should not be said.
The company not only strives to create a platform for upcoming artists but believes that all stories should be told, no matter the backlash.
Why we need your help:
With the COVID - 19 Pandemic, the world has come to a standstill and the arts sector has shut down, till when, we are unsure. As much as we are trying to survive and push through some days are worse than others, the plans Downstage had for this year to provide a form of income to the team was vanquished by the virus.
Like all companies, we need help to sustain, and keep fighting until we can be back on stage.
We have embarked on multiple projects in the new normal of going digital but we are unable to sustain it, as there are costs involved with everything, ex, the streaming platform we are using has a monthly cost, the internet usage from the team is coming from their own pockets and most overhead costs are currently being covered by the team, from their own. We are currently busy with three projects:
1. Meet The Team Series - A bi-weekly discussion with industry experts, discussing the different roles in the technical field.
2. DSP in Digital - A series of different projects, past and upcoming which will be streamed online.
3. Enriching Young Minds - A technical virtual workshop, reaching out to all individuals and communities whom would like to learn more about the technical aspect. (For this project, DSP will have to provide certain individuals with data or a form of internet connectivity).
With all this said, we will be keeping our alliance with Feed Our Crew, and donate 20% from these donations to the organization.
Please help us, keep floating during this difficult time. The smallest amount can help.