educating benita
A$5,469
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 11th Aug 2013 at 2:00AM.
Hi there!
Some rewards can be collected now and some are future rewards based on the optimistic assumption that I will rocket to fame following the completion of my degree.
Thanks for visiting my Pozible page. Check out the video first for a run down on the project, then read below for additional details. To make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation click here!
Video by Christiaan Blok
Illustrations by Cartuniz
Cartuniz.tumblr.comConcept, script and voiceover by Benita de Wit
THE PROJECT
I will be undertaking a Master of Fine Arts (Directing) through Columbia University, School of Theatre in New York City, from September 2013 - May 2016.
I have set my fundraising target for $5,000 but my overall target through all my fundraising ventures is $50,000. If I reach target on Pozible you will still be able to donate. Every bit helps!
I have set my fundraising target for $5,000 but my overall target through all my fundraising ventures is $50,000. If I reach target on Pozible you will still be able to donate. Every bit helps!
PRIZES
The rewards on the right tell you what your money is going towards and what you'll get for your support. You don't have to donate those specific amounts, they're just the minimum donations for each prize. All ticket rewards offer a saving on prices and there are some other great services on offer.Some rewards can be collected now and some are future rewards based on the optimistic assumption that I will rocket to fame following the completion of my degree.
All supporters will receive email updates to let you know how my education is going.
PROJECT COSTS
PROJECT COSTS
(Estimated amounts shown in $US)
Year 1 Tutition: $55,000
Year 1 Living expenses: $25,000
Year 2 Tuition: $55,000
Year 2 Living expenses: $25,000
Year 3 Tuition: $15,000
Year 3 Living expenses: $25,000Total cost : $200,000
FUNDING PLAN
I will be paying for my tuition and living expenses through the following means:
- Columbia University Fellowship (secured)
- Personal Savings
- Grants (pending)
- Fundraising
- Additional work during semester breaks
A big thank you to everyone who helped me put this campaign
together: Alessandro Tuniz, Christiaan Blok, Alice Fraser, Lara de Wit,
Danielle Maas, Vivienne Egan, Brandon Martignago, John Colladon, Claire
Nesbitt-Hawes, Neil Gooding, Griffin Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, Seymour Centre,
Packemin Productions and Dendy Cinemas.
BAGEL AND COFFEE A postcard from New York
17 chosen / 33 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
*NEW REWARD Hey, can you get me a drink? At some point in the future I'll pay you back and shout you one in return.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 16
LATE-NIGHT TAXI An original poem on a topic of your choosing from comedian and writer Alice Fraser alicecomedyfraser.com
3 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
PLAYS An audition for a professional show directed by me (*This reward is from the future. I will make every effort to deliver the reward following my graduation)
8 chosen / 42 available
Est. delivery is May 17
STUDENT RUSH TICKET A signed playbill from a Broadway or Off-Broadway show
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is May 13
GROCERIES Two tickets to my third year thesis production in New York (*flights and accommodation not included)
10 chosen / 40 available
Est. delivery is May 16
NOTEBOOKS AND TEXTBOOKS A double pass to 'Say Hello First' cupboardlovetheatre.wordpress.com/tag/the-old-fitz/
1 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
*MORE ADDED A skype call with Lara6683 www.youtube.com/user/lara6683
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
*NEW REWARD A VIP Double Pass to a Live Semi-Final show of Australia's Got Talent! Woooo!
0 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
ONE YEAR'S LAUNDRY Arts marketing consultation session with Vivienne Egan via skype including tips on social media marketing, optimising your website for search results and developing your brand as well as tailored advice for your project. Plus a copy of her upcoming ebook on how to market your creative work. http://econsultancy.com/au/blog/authors/vivienne-egan
1 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
UTILITIES A project planning session and follow up support from me. Suitable for creative projects/shows/events and includes concept development, venue advice and contacts for creatives. (Initial session must be scheduled before August 15) BONUS advice and tips for Sydney Fringe artists!
1 chosen / 9 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
*NEW REWARD A double pass to the opening night of any Glen St Theatre production glenstreet.com.au
0 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
FURNITURE Couch-surfing rights for one week in New York City. Cheap accommodation! Crazy people need not apply.
3 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
EVEN MORE TUITION A personalised video message or song request from lara6683 www.youtube.com/user/lara6683
0 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
HEALTH SERVICES An invitation to the opening night performance and festivites of my first Broadway show (*this reward is from the future)
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Dec 17
ONE MONTH'S RENT A mention in my Tony Award speech. What? It could happen. (*this reward is from the future)
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is May 17
ONE YEAR'S RENT Tickets to the opening night of every show I ever do. Ever. (*this reward is from the future and could be quite an excellent investment)
0 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Dec 17
WHISTLE AND CAN OF MACE A photo of me in NY, not dead
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
METROCARD An original cartoon from Cartuniz of you or with a theme of your choice cartuniz.tumblr.com
5 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
*MORE ADDED An original cartoon from Cartuniz of you or with a theme of your choice cartuniz.tumblr.com
5 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
FANCY DIRECTING SCARF A double pass to Dendy Cinemas http://www.dendy.com.au/
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
SHEETS AND TOWELS A skype call with Lara6683 www.youtube.com/user/lara6683
2 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
CLOTHING A double pass to 'Beached' at Griffin Theatre griffintheatre.com.au
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
*NEW REWARD A double pass to 'Forbidden Broadway' (July 14 - 16) by Squabbalogic.com.au
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
STUDENT FEE A double pass to 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (July 13- August 3) www.burleytheatre.com.au
2 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
*NEW REWARD A double pass to 'Empire - Terror on the High Seas' a new play by Toby Schmitz at Tamarama Rock Surfers rocksurfers.org
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
SHOES The handmade scrapbook from the video
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
TUITION A double pass to 'Seminar' at Ensemble Theatre ensemble.com.au/whats-on/play/seminar
1 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13
MORE TUITION A double pass to 'The Glass Menagerie' by Ensemble Theatre at Seymour Centre plus two drink vouchers ensemble.com.au/whats-on/play/the-glass-menagerie
2 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 13