On the Move with Lizzie

I'm fundraising for Generic Theater —

 I started attending  productions at this amazing black box theater 25 years ago. That was in their old home on 21st Street! 15 years ago I actually started working with the theater personally and it is so important to keep this theater alive for Hampton Roads. We're the only theater in the region that exposes our community to theater they cannot get at the any other local theater. We take the risks the other theaters won't. We tell vibrant multicultural sometimes difficult storylines that do more than entertain, they open people's minds. We have a lot of closed minds right now in the world. Please help Generic to keep the door open and let in the light and fresh air!

For 45 years, Generic Theater has been Norfolk's home for bold, unexpected theater — volunteer-powered and sustained by community. And now we're doing something we've never done before: we're building a permanent home.

We're moving to the historic Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street — a dedicated space for contemporary theater, built by the community it serves. Retirees, students, military, court-referred volunteers, actors, technicians, neighbors, and first-timers — all showing up, side by side, to make it happen.

A larger capital campaign is coming. But first — Give Local 757. This is the community's chance to tell major donors: we're behind this.

The Sherman McDaniel Challenge will double every dollar given by May 5  — up to $5,000. 

• $25 - First stroke — a gallon of paint for our new home.
• $50 - A roll of cable — the nervous system of our stage.
• $75 - Clamps and cables — one light, safely in the grid. 
• $100 - Paint, brushes, drop cloths — one room, fresh start.

Can't give that much? Even $5 buys a moving box — and we have a lot to pack!

Give now, then share this link.

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