March Bulletin

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Contents: Purple Bucket Campaign LIVE Show Premiere Spring Programming Actor Spotlight Grant Announcement Support Barrier-Free Those present in the early days of Barrier-Free may remember purchasing tickets and having their change made out of a plastic purple bucket.  Click here to read our full story. Although we are a long way from plastic bucket days, each year in March we host our Purple Bucket Direct Donation Campaign. This year, a generous donor has agreed to match the first $2000 in donations! Consider making a donation to Barrier-Free this month to help us reach our $4000 goal, for a total of $6000 after matching. Willing to be a second matching donor?  Contact us directly.   Click Here to Donate Shows Premiering March 26th Join us Friday, March 26 at 8pm for the premiere of "Abracadabra, Your Honor" and "I Do, I Think!"  Act I, "Abracadabra, Your Honor," is about a group of mischievous magicians who are hired to boost revenue at a struggling theater. After a few too many schemes, these magicians find themselves in court being sued by the theater staff! Will justice be served or do these magicians have another trick up their sleeve? Act II, "I Do, I Think" is about love birds Luigi and Sloane preparing for their "best day ever!"  Everything is smooth and perfect until Steve, an uninvited guest, comes crashing into the party.  Will the wedding proceed?  Has the big day been ruined?  Can anyone stop Steve from eating all the lamb shanks?  Tune in to find out! These short-films will premiere LIVE on Youtube & Facebook Friday, March 26 at 8pm. Spring Programming Announcement This Spring brings THREE new programs to Barrier-Free! Our Art of Performing/Inclusive Theater Companies will break for the spring/summer and resume in September. All classes are mixed abilities and open to individuals 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism.  ​These classes are perfect for new or returning Barrier-Free participants. Click the image for more details and to register for each class. Register for one, two, or all three programs!! Use the "Spring Trifecta" link to use ONE registration form to register for all three programs. Click Here to View our Enrollment Page Fresh off the Press Jorge Tirigall is a talented actor from Columbia, MD, and a member of our Art of Performing Company B. Catch him in his debut performance as Luigi Rodriguez in "I Do, I Think" premiering LIVE on our Youtube channel, Friday, March 26 at 8pm. ​ Thank you Jorge for representing actors with autism and sharing about your experiences with Barrier-Free!   Click Here for the Actor Spotlight Grant Announcement Barrier-Free is thrilled to announce we are the recipients of an Arts Opportunity Mini-Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council totaling $1000! This Mini-Grant will allow us to purchase new high-quality editing software for our upcoming productions, fund our costume & prop budget, and enhance our marketing efforts for our shows. Thank you Carroll County Arts Council for your support!! Don't Forget to Donate! Photo: Besties & Buds participants wrapping up an excellent class. Don't miss out on your chance to join Besties & Buds Round Two starting Thursday, April 8th on Zoom!   Click Here to Donate Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.