Click ‘More Details' below and learn more about rewards, the team and the show in the following links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.foragertheatre.com/s/Hard-Tack-Crowdfunding-Meet-The-Crew.pdf" target="_blank">Meet The Crew</a></li><li><a href="https://www.foragertheatre.com/s/Hard-Tack-Crowdfunding-Goals.pdf" target="_blank">Crowdfunding Goals</a></li><li><a href="https://www.foragertheatre.com/s/Hard-Tack-Crowdfunding-Rewards.pdf" target="_blank">Rewards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hardtackmusical/?hl=en" target="_blank">Hard Tack Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/sTdUtw-rASo" target="_blank">2025 Staged Reading Sizzle Reel</a></li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1793569743/wysiwyg/ek4hduszw4lkqc7vvu4s.jpg" style="width:457px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> ABOUT THE SHOWHard Tack: A Pirate’s Guide to Polyamory by Jessie Field and Kat Cartusciello is an original rip-roarin’, sea-farin’, historical, polyamorous pirate musical set to a gripping, ska-inspired score! Join Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read (or Mark?? They’re figuring it out…) as they navigate stolen ships, storms, mutiny, and most challenging of all, the wild desires of their adventurous queer hearts. Check out the sizzle reel from our 2025 Staged Reading <a href="https://youtu.be/sTdUtw-rASo" target="_blank">HERE</a> ! WHAT IS THIS CAMPAIGN? Forager Theatre Company will be mounting the VERY FIRST staged workshop production of this musical in March 2027. It will feature a live six-piece band, full costumes and set, swordfighting, original choreography, and all those sweet sea shanties! After multiple years of development, readings, concerts, and workshops, this ship is ready to set sail on the open seas! And as an independent nonprofit dedicated to original stories, we would like YOU to become a shipmate and help us raise the booty for this endeavor. WHY HARD TACK?Pirates have always been the ultimate symbol of freedom, adventure, and rebellion against rigid societal rules. So, it’s no surprise that same-sex relationships, intimate partnerships, cross-dressing, and gender fluidity were documented parts of life during the Golden Age of Piracy. Hard Tack: A Pirate’s Guide to Polyamory is a celebration of how queer people have always existed and brings it one step further by showcasing alternative relationship models like polyamory. WHY NOW?As the fight for queer representation and visibility remains as urgent as ever, Forager believes that original stories depicting honest, humorous, flawed queer people deserve a platform to be realized. Commercial theatre may be filling up with film adaptations, recognizable IP, and celebrity stunt casting, but the whole industry only thrives when new works with bold ideas are uplifted and carry us into the next generation. And in a time when the restrictions of identity labels are being broken apart, we know that Hard Tack can open the minds of people, wholesomely challenge preconceptions, and be a positive catalyst for change.  WHY FORAGER THEATRE COMPANY?Forager Theatre Company is an independent nonprofit that believes “art starts with what you have.” For five years, we’ve used the objects, spaces, viewpoints, contributions, and people around us to create education programs, workshops, readings, experiences, concerts, and full-scale productions. For Hard Tack, we’ve already started foraging for materials to build our ship of a show (physical and metaphorical!), but will also keep foraging from the experiences of our community of queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, body-diverse, and unique humans to enrich this wonderful story.Learn more about here: <a href="http://www.foragertheatre.com" target="_blank">www.foragertheatre.com</a>  MEET THE CREWOur writing and creative team is made up of exceptional artists who have decades of experience creating original works in New York City and beyond – each member dedicated to making thrilling, accessible, adventurous theatre. Check them out <a href="https://www.foragertheatre.com/s/Hard-Tack-Crowdfunding-Meet-The-Crew.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> ! CROWDFUNDING GOALSWe are seeking $30,000 to mount this full-scale workshop production! The full amount will cover artist stipends, venue and space rentals, production costs, and all the supplies to get our show shipshape! Check out our goals <a href="https://www.foragertheatre.com/s/Hard-Tack-Crowdfunding-Goals.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> ! DONATION REWARDSIt only be fair - if a pirate gives something, ye get something! We have four tiers of rewards for donation amounts: <ul><li>Pieces of Eight (thank yous, physical items, and special tickets)</li><li>Hidden Jewels (personalized and speciality rewards)</li><li>Buried Treasure (unique experiences with the cast/team)</li><li>Letters of Marque (co-producing credit, plus more!)</li></ul>Take a look at the full list <a href="https://www.foragertheatre.com/s/Hard-Tack-Crowdfunding-Rewards.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>, scallywag!  **All items will be shipped in January 2027 and donors will be contacted to arrange shipping preference or schedule in-person pickup at the production!**All donations are tax-deductible and related tax documents/receipts will be automatically generated and sent following donation SENDOFF!Thank ye mateys for joining this here crew! If ye got no doubloons to offer, consider hailing a friend (or enemy) from across the social media sea in case they be interested in donating to this daring escapade! And keep ye ears peeled for tickets to see Hard Tack in March 2027!

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