Becky Schultz- Play It Forward with NCTC 2021

Why Am I Raising Money for NCTC?

Theatre is a unique art form that has the power to entertain, educate and enrich our community. It creates a shared experience for the performers and the patrons that can’t be duplicated. From the middle schooler who learns teamwork and partnership in their first production, to the high schooler who finds their voice on the stage, to the college student pursuing a degree in the field, to the producers of tomorrow who are pushing boundaries and telling crucial stories, the North Carolina Theatre Conference ensures that we have a vibrant theatre community across our state.

Right now our industry is dusting itself off from the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19. We are optimistic and excited about what the future holds, but the need for support from our community is greater than ever. We are looking forward to reconnecting and learning from our colleagues at the Producing  Theatre Reunion later this summer and preparing for the annual Producing Gathering that will return in full force in 2022. You can help us make our comeback conference the best one yet! Please consider supporting my Play It Forward campaign and help us support live professional and community theatre across the state!

Personally and professionally, I have received so much value from my involvement with NCTC over the last six years.  I attended my first NCTC Producing Gathering in 2013 and, as a new theatre producer, I learned more in those three days than in months of online research. I was honored to join the Board of NCTC in 2017 and I hope you will consider a contribution to my Play It Forward campaign in support of the annual producing gathering so we can continue to help develop excellent theatre talent around the state! 

Giving Level Benefits:  

I hope you will consider making a donation towards my campaign. Each and every gift counts – and is 100% tax deductible as a contribution to NCTC. And I’m offering some bonus rewards for different giving levels.:

$25: A funny GIF shout-out on Facebook!

$50: One of my favorite knock knock jokes, delivered on FB, IG, or e-mail

$100: A video of me reading a particularly cheesy/dorky joke for your enjoyment

$250: A video of me (or a member of my family) getting hit in the face with a pie

Please note- I will be out of the country during this campaign with limited access to internet service. I’ll do my best to respond to donations quickly, but they may be a bit delayed. Please be patient, my brain has forgotten what it feels like to go on vacation!

What Is NCTC?

The North Carolina Theatre Conference strengthens NC’s vibrant theatre industry and engages tomorrow’s artists, audiences and advocates. 

Play It Forward and you'll help support NCTC's four flagship programs: 

College Discovery Day, where current high school students interested in pursuing theater in college can meet schools, audition, present portfolios, and receive scholarships.

Middle School Play Festival and High School Play Festival, for current middle and high school students enrolled in theatre programs or clubs to showcase their work and meet fellow thespians.

Producing Gathering, an annual professional development conference for theatres throughout the state. 

Thank you for your generosity!