2017/2018

Corporate Sponsorship Proposal

A Place In The Heart Theatre Company

www.APITHTCO.org |Info 919•333•4650

Be Part Of The Journey

Welcome to the world of A Place In The Heart Theatre Company. Our Non-profit community organization was founded October 2016. The organization primary members comprised of Local and National artists as well as prominent community members., who came together to create this valuable community based outlet for cultural development and community involvement. With there huge contribution to the cultural development will enhance the Pitt County Area.

A Place In The Heart Theatre Company primary funding, thus far come from contributions from the founder and supporters. About 95% of our costs have been covered by the Founder, the other 5% has comes from individual donations. A Place In The Heart Theatre Co., believes in the power of the Arts to revitalize communities. Support from the local leadership, positive attitudes from within and around the community, local entrepreneurship support, and investments like yours are what we need to succeed.

OUR MISSIONA Place In The Heart Theatre Co., mission is to

believe that everything is possible with the

support and leadership. Knowing that your

dreams are not lost nor forgotten. We are

talented, we are gifted. With a affordable

theatre arts experience which is accessible to

the community can give a new life and vision,

built by the community.

Our objectiveis to help bring awareness through the Arts by

teaching the needed skills in Theatre, Music,

Lighting/Sound, Costume Design, Dance,

Hair/Make-up, Culinary Arts and Floral Design

and a host of other skills needed to make up a

production. Given the community the

opportunity to see a real Broadway style show

using people from our very own community.2017/2018 “ITS OUR TIME”

ARTS IN NORTH CAROLINAGENERATE $25.1 BILLION IN

ECONOMIC GROWTH• Where do your dollars go?• Putting on a full season of shows for a theatre company is very

costly. The approximate cost for one show is $35,000. Most of that money comes from private sponsorships from companies, organizations, and people like yourself. Where does all that money go you might ask?

• Percentage Breakdown of $100k budget:

• Directors, Designers, Staff Fees 35%

• Theatre Rental & Rehearsal Space 17%

• Royalties 15%

• Marketing 10%

• Sets 8%

• Costumes 5%

• Insurances 3%

• Lights 2%

• Sound 2%

• Props 2%

• Casting-hiring 1%

• (Figures based on an approximate budget of $100k for a season of 3 main stage Plays and Musicals)

Founder 54.3%

Community 35%

Private 10.7%

WAY TO SPONSOR

By sponsoring A Place in the Heart Theatre Company

with a donation, you enable us to continue to provide

community programs and quality entertainment that

support our mission. In return, you will be prominently

promoted throughout the country as an official

sponsor. 85% of our participants say they are more

likely to do business with a sponsor than with a non-

sponsor.

There are two ways you can sponsor an event or program:

•Provide a cash donation to underwrite the expenses of our

shows and events.

• Provide in-kind product, such as food, supplies, costumes,

sound equipment, or media time, or in-kind services, such as,

graphic designers, billboard advertisement or

photographers/videographers. Whatever your business does,

we have a program or event were your services would be useful.

Volunteer

Putting a high quality show in a theatre entails many hours of work both on

and off the stage. As a community organization, we welcome individuals

and groups to come and help out in the areas that interest them most.

Each production offers the opportunity for anywhere from 25-50 volunteer

positions from set building, to ushering. If you are interested in being a

volunteer or signing up as a group from your company for a team effort,

please sign up on our website today! www.APITHTCO.org

BRAND EXPOSURE

As a corporate partner, we will match you up with the programs and

events that provides the best demographic base for meeting your

goals and objectives. Depending on the size and type of partnership,

you may be promoted in the following ways:

WEB:

Sponsor Benefits

• Demonstrates your strong

community support

• An easy and effective way

to market your business

• Your ad in front of

thousands of potential

customers

• Advertising expenses

• Tax write off for your

business

Target

ConsumersIncludes people that are:

• Family oriented

• Active

• Mature

• Fun loving

• Traditional

• Married (58%)

• Middle income ($30-60K)

• Baby boomers

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BROADWAY $20,000

PRODUCER $15,000

DIRECTOR $12,500

WRITER $10,000

ACTOR $5,000

2017/2018 “IT’S OUR TIME”

OVERALL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:• Visible association with community leaders in North Carolina & National Cities

• Commitment to economic and cultural development

• Fostering a culture of philanthropy in the theatre arts locations

• Enhancement of the reputation and philanthropic profile of your corporation

• Access to local entertainment providers, civic, cultural, and business leaders

SPECIAL NOTES FOR SPONSORS:

A Place In The Heart Theatre Co., will customize all sponsorships to specifically meet your

company’s marketing objectives. If you desire a different level of contribution, such as an in-

kind sponsorship, please contact us about unique underwriting opportunities.

Corporate Sponsor Benefit Chart

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Promotional Visibility

Logo Signage in the entrance of the performance space for all season events

Reserved full page ad space in the season program (half page for $10,000 and under)

Logo placement on our website for the duration of the season

Logo placement on all print marketing for all season events

Logo placement on monthly emailed newsletter

Sponsors publicly thanked in the pre-show announcement of each event in the season

2 free tickets to each event in the season to entertain clients, employees, or yourself

Framed and autographed show posters and cast photo

Behind the scenes tour of the performance space

Attendance to a rehearsal to see the creative process

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Four season tickets given to the drama club in the local school of your choice

Invitation to our opening night pre-show reception and meet and greet for sponsors, APITHTCO Board Members, and season subscribers

Recognition in radio ads

Recognition on Web banner ads

Recognition in email blasts and e-newsletters

Recognition in print media

Recognition on brochures and posters

Logo on Season t-shirts

Name on website (no link for under $15,000)

Advertise as a sponsor of APITHTCO

APITHTCO Logo use for promotional opportunity

Opportunity to add promo items to gift bag

Corporate team & Volunteer Opportunity

A Place In The Heart Theatre Company Founder

PRESTON COGHILL FOUNDER/ PRESIDENT ( July 27, 1973 - Greenville, N.C.) proudly professes that from his

earliest childhood memories he was always drawn to unique designs and creations that blended color, style and

creativity and that he was destined to express his creative ideas through food, flowers and the arts. He set out on a

mission to create an environment that would bring his interest, talent and passion together in a way that would be

rewarding for him and most memorable for any customer or client looking for a unique flair to their special

occasion. Coghill attended Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute in Providence, RI and embarked on a creative

entrepreneurial journey opening the Enchanted Banquet and Special Event Company, allowing him to nurture

both his culinary and floral design talents into eye-catching wedding cakes and floral arrangements in the North

Carolina Triangle area. He has created for many governmental agencies and celebrities that include: Gospel

greats Pastor Shirley Caesar, Pastor John P. Keys, R& B icons Patty LaBelle, and Gladys Knight. January 2000, Coghill

headed to Las Vegas, Nev. where he was immediately hired as lead designer for Creative Designs at Nellis Air

Force Base. Word of his talent and unique flair quickly spread and he soon earned a reputation as one of the top

floral designers in a city where image and presentation is everything. Producing major lobby pieces for the MGM

Hotel and Casino, Fitzgerald Hotel; his pieces were so appreciated he was asked to design and decorate the

wedding featured on the television reality show “The Casino”(2004). Coghill’s journey included being lead designer

for one of the premiere florist in Las Vegas, Flowers by Toni, which allowed his designs to be featured is resorts on

the famous Las Vegas Strip including: Paris Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Imperial Palace, MGM Grand, The Mirage

and a host of others. By 2007, the renowned Jason Kenneth Designs of Costa Mesa, Calif., Las Vegas location

offered him the position of lead designer were he spearheaded mock-ups and designs for General William Lyon of

William Lyons Homes, Toyota Material Handling U.S.A, the Greenspun family, Sheldon G. Adelson, Vegas.com, Larry

Ruvo of Southern Wine and Spirits, Turnberry Place Las Vegas Tower 3, Lennar Homes, Gold Coast Hotel & Casino,

Dragon Ridge Country Club, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Italian restaurants Canaletto and the multiple award-

winning Valentino at The Venetian Las Vegas.

He started 2008 as executive chef and designer for Ovanna’s Gourmet Catering in Henderson, Nev. and by year’s

end, the Encore and Wynn Las Vegas approached him to apply for a Lead floral and décor designer to facilitate

décor and color pallets for the new Encore Resorts.

In the middle of 2009, the recession hit and was laid off without any direction of where to turn. So I return back

to my roots and was rehired at Flowers by Toni where I was introduced to a playwright, director/producer of

Broadway style plays. Personal assistant to the world renown Stage play, writer, producer, movie creator Tyler

Perry. With the start of a conversation at my dinner table in October 2009, a friendship and bond developed

with the talented and gifted Torrey Russell thus forming this A Source Of Joy Theatricals, Inc. was formed to

introduce kids in urban neighborhoods throughout the country to theater and culinary arts and making us a

force to be reckoned with. A Source of Joy Theatricals/Broadway in the Hood began its journey for 6 years

where we were honored by the city and state of Nevada with Broadway in the Hood day, recognized for it’s

work within the community for bringing live Broadway style shows to the inner city and youth development

within the community. We were recognized with the news and media circuits throughout the city and nearby

states. In 2010, nominated to be a part of the gifting ceremony for the Golden Globes. Nominated in 2010 for

the NAACP Theatre Festival in Los Angeles and numerous of other community awards throughout, leading up to

the 2014 nomination of the Emmy Award. Also, in 2014, Torrey Russell and Preston Coghill was asked to be a

special guest for a special show of the “DOCTORS” where they were giving the opportunity to relax and be

pampered for the hard work and dedication they have given to the community. In 2015, Torrey Russell and

Preston Coghill decided to part ways and end the partnership with A Source of Joy Theatricals/Broadway in the

Hood. Preston continued his journey and opened Coghill’s Gourmet Catering and Entertainment Lounge in Las

Vegas where he continued his foodservice and floral talents where he was fortunate to cater for the Miss

Nevada Scholarship Organization for Jodi Hale Fonfa, Fashion Designer David Tupaz Coutour, James Pickens, jr

(Dr. Webber on Greys Anatomy), Sonya Eddy (General Hospital and Boy Meets World), Denise Williams (R&B

Legend). With all of the notable achievements living in the amazing and entertaining city of entertainment,

Preston feels that it is now time to move back to his roots and share the journey with those within his hometown

that can benefit from those achievements. Begin the new journey in his life by opening a new venture called A

Place In the Heart Theatre Company… A theatre company that will showcase all the talents he has possessed

throughout the years. From the Catering, Floral Design, Theatre, Directing, Business Development and

manufacturing new products. This has been the vision he has looked forward to for a long time…

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

2017-2018 “IT’S OUR TIME”

BUSINESS NAME: ________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________________

FAX: ____________________________________________________________

LEAD CONTACT PERSON: _________________________________________

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

$20,000 (BROADWAY) _____ $15,000 ( PRODUCER)_____

$12,500 ( DIRECTOR) _____ $10,000 ( WRITER ) ______

$5,000 ( ACTOR) _____ $Other Donation (Amount) ____________

PROGRAM AD SPACE

FULL PAGE $100.00 ____ HALF PAGE $50.00 ____ QUARTER PAGE $25.00 ____

PAYMENT INFORMATION _______Check enclosed: payable to Foundation For Educational Development Inc.

_______ Please charge my credit card: ___Visa ___MasterCard ___American Express

Card Number: _______________________________________Exp: _______

Name on Card: __________________________ 3-Dig # ______ Zip Code: _________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

P.O.Box 2450

Winterville, North Carolina 28590

Phone: 919-333-4650

BROADWAY IN THE HOOD ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

VEGAS PBS “OPEN DOORS AND DREAMS”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg4CNfoRdbk

FAMOUS TALK RADIO VIRGINIAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovgxm_tXVBM

Church Performance at Bishop Edward Hawkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTdGE2Bcjg

R & B Diva’s LA Season 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXh8XfQJt5U

Golden Globes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqwVJP2nuU

TBN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPDSLt1ouT0

Channel 3 News Story

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFoZgjnZsU8

Live at the Smith Center “The Lion King Circle of Life”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XypfdKutnFk

ORGANIZATION

OF CHOICE

FEATURE

PERFORMER

Acknowledgements More information on Line

By Lisa Carter VIEW STAFF WRITER

From an award-winning novel to a feature film and national Broadway production, "The Color Purple" has captured audiences and gained fans throughout the world. This

weekend, Broadway in the Hood brings the story to life with a local twist .

The 40-person cast of valley residents and special guests Bubba Knight from Gladys Knight & the Pips and Gospel singer Lecresia Campbell are set to perform four shows at

the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Torrey Russell, "The Color Purple" director and founder of Broadway in the Hood, said this production provides aspects that are different from what one would expect on

the national level.

"I'm looking forward to bringing in a community that wouldn't have the opportunity to see this show at The Smith Center," Russell said. "They don't have to spend $50 to

have that experience. It's an opportunity to see the level of talent we have here in Las Vegas."

The cast ranges from children as young as 6 to adults in their 60s. Russell said the actors were chosen from more than 300 people who auditioned in a two-day span.

Tianna Lewis, who plays the role of Celie, initially auditioned for any role in the production and was surprised to secure the lead. Lewis said relaying that "The Color Purple's"

tale of love and pain is her favorite part about being in the production. More of story on line…

Contact Paradise/Downtown View reporter Lisa Carter at lcarter@viewnews.com or 383-4686.

As the creative forces behind the nonprofit organization A Source of Joy Theatricals, Torrey Russell and Preston Coghill are making a splash in Las Vegas with Broadway in

the Hood.

On a mission to showcase talented actors, dancers and singers from disadvantaged areas, “We go into neighborhoods around the city, and also visit organizations that

assist the less fortunate, such as Shade Tree, Space Place and community centers,” said Russell, who has worked with filmmaker Tyler Perry and renowned poet Dr. Maya

Angelou. “We hold auditions in order to find those people who have talent and have not had the opportunity to show it, or who might be going through a hardship that

we can help with.”

Ranging in age from 15-67, the talented Broadway in the Hood cast recently performed in the main showroom at House of Blues Las Vegas, inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel

and Casino. Executives there were immediately impressed with their production of the musical “Hiram & Nettie,” which had been staged at the West Las Vegas Library

Theatre. As it turns out, a union was imminent.

“The musical … ‘Hiram & Nettie’ is based on a true story, written by Terrence Anderson about his ancestors who were slaves and who fell in love,” said Russell. “Hiram was a

dark-skinned slave who fell in love with light-skinned Nettie. They were the first slaves granted permission to get married on a plantation in Virginia. The House of Blues’

representatives graciously invited us to perform our productions in their showroom — but first we had to promise to perform ‘Hiram & Nettie.’” More information on Line

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LAS VGAS REVIEW JOURNAL

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PHOTO’S OF PREVIOUS SHOWS

COLOR PURPLE

“VEGAS”

THE LION KING

DREAMGIRLS

BEST OF

BROADWAY

HIRAM &

NETTIE

HIV & AIDS

BENEFIT

DR. ANGELOU TRIP