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Dear Friends and Supporters of FBN, For over 12 years we at FBN Productions, Inc. have been careful stewards of your donations. From the first “bravo” the Little Pigs heard in 1996 we haven’t just talked about producing opera…we have produced and shared the magic of live opera with tens of thousands of folks, both young and young at heart. We have offered a bridge to young singers as they struggle to hone their craft in the uncertain period between school and an established career. We can proudly boast among our alumni international opera singers, Grammy winners, choir directors, professors, lawyers, teachers, working stage directors, mothers, fathers and arts administrators. As we plan this tour we are faced with the same economic uncertainties and concerns as the rest of the world. The grant awarded to FBN by the South Carolina Arts Commission will be reduced in light of the 16.9% cuts the Arts Commission faces. And you, our donors and friends, are bombarded with all sorts of requests from the communities and the charities you support, all asking for donations you want to make, but just aren’t sure you can. FBN Productions, – the audiences, singers, pianists, designers, volunteers – hope you can be sure about your financial support FBN this year and ask you to help us with your donation. How will your money be spent? Carefully, thoughtfully and frugally – for example a $50 donation will pay for most of a travel day in the van; $145 a hotel room for 2 singers (we double up on the road); $500 will sponsor a singer for a week; $1000 will enable us to offer a program to a school that could not afford it otherwise (we have many requests for free performances, but currently can only offer a reduced rate). You can be part of the magic in a child’s day – for music and opera indeed are made of magic- and become part of their musical lives forever. Add your name to the list of generous people from all over the country who believe in the magical language of music. Why is it important that children have opportunities to be part of the communication that is the heart of a live opera performance? Why is it important that young singers have opportunities to practice their art? Here are some more reasons our supporters give: “I
travel around the world doing opera at major theatres and festivals, but I know
there would be no adult audiences without the devoted people who bring opera to
young people. One of the finest operations I know for exciting new generations
about live opera is FBN PRODUCTIONS. I believe they are doing invaluable work in
communities that deserve it.”
Francesca Zambello, internationally recognized and
award-winning opera and theater director whose works include world
premiers of An American Tragedy for the Metropolitan Opera, Disney’s
The Little Mermaid on Broadway and a new musical The First Wives Club
for the Old Globe, San Diego. FBN Productions, Inc. needs your help to continue our work. We appreciate your support and ask you to continue to make us part of your world. We wish you joy of the season. Be well. Sincerely, Ellen Douglas Schlaefer
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