ECCT is celebrating its 38th Season of providing quality theatrical experiences for residents of the Chippewa Valley of all ages. We are proud of our artistic successes, and we’re excited to bring the holiday musical RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER to the Pablo Center this December right before Christmas!
Keeping ticket prices the most affordable of all the local community arts groups means that ticket sales for our shows account for only 54% of the annual budget. The rest must come from fundraisers and donations. This month launches our Annual Legacy Campaign to raise funds for ECCT! Our goal this year is $20,000.
- What could ECCT do with $20,000 in 2026?
+Rental of Pablo Center this season: $58,000
+One year of ECCT mortgage payments: $46,800
+Performance royalties for the rest of this season: $42,600
+Advertising for the season: $28,000
+Resurface the parking lot: $20,000 +Christmas gifts for everyone in the audience: Priceless
- How can we get to $20,000?
+1 generous donor plays Santa and writes a check!
+9 donors pledge $200/month… for one year
+10 donors pledge $500/quarter… for one year
+84 donors pledge $20/month… for one year
+Collect loose change from costume pockets…for forever
Forever is a really long time and we actually don’t find a lot of loose change in costumes so the only way we can reach this goal is with YOU! Check out two easy ways to donate on the form below and get the ball rolling- online with GivingFuel or drop a check in the mail! You can also use the DONATE button on the ecct.org website or when ordering tickets at ecct.ludus.com. Contact us if you have any questions or have a different way you’d like to give- stocks, bonds, planned giving, pledges. We like creative people with creative ways to raise funds! I can be reached at 715-839-8877 or info@ecct.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Wayne Marek,
ECCT Executive Director
PS- As a special THANK YOU, everyone donating $100 or more by NOVEMBER 30 will receive vouchers for TWO complimentary tickets to see RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER in December!
