Notch Theatre Company

### Context Profile for Notch Theatre Company

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Notch Theatre Company creates community-responsive theatre to amplify local stories and support grassroots efforts on a national scale. They aim to make a distinctive impact with communities across the United States, from Alaska to Arkansas, since their founding in 2017.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on fostering community engagement through the arts, highlighting local narratives, and providing a platform for underrepresented voices.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Theatrical Productions**: They produce plays that resonate with local communities.
   - **Community Programs**: Engaging with local populations to create theatre that reflects their stories and experiences.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: Recent campaigns include "small theatre BIG IMPACT," which emphasizes matching donations to amplify fundraising efforts.
   - **Events**: Hosting performances and community engagement activities to build connections and support local artists.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **inspiring**, **friendly**, and **community-oriented**. The language used on the website and in communications is warm and inviting, encouraging participation and support from the community. It conveys a sense of urgency and importance regarding their mission and fundraising efforts.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not prominently feature emojis in their communications. Their content is primarily text-based, focusing on clear and impactful messaging without the use of emojis.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founded**: 2017
   - **Scale**: Engages with communities nationwide, with a focus on grassroots efforts.
   - **Impact Metrics**: Specific metrics are not detailed on the website, but they emphasize community engagement and storytelling.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Not explicitly mentioned, but the community-driven approach suggests opportunities for local involvement.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational and engaging style that resonates with community members. 
   - **Focus on Community**: Highlight local stories and the impact of theatre on community engagement.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage donations and participation with clear, motivating language. Use phrases that evoke a sense of belonging and urgency.
   - **Visual Elements**: Incorporate images that reflect community engagement and theatrical productions to enhance the narrative.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for generating personalized and impactful content for Notch Theatre Company, aligning with their mission and community-focused approach.

Please note November 2nd and 3rd are preview performances when filming and photography may be taking place in the theater.

SUGGESTED DONATION

Tickets are free for all union members, simply present your union card at the front of house for free admission.

Union Affiliation

As part of our mission, all of Notch's shows are free and open to the public to ensure accessibility.

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Industry Night Ticket

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , We can't wait to see you at the theater! Hudson Guild Theater: 441 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, USA. We expect that you will arrive on time. However, should you find yourself late for curtain, please know that our shows will always allow late seating.  In the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.  with gratitude,  Raquel MorrisCulture and Impact ManagerNotch Theatre Companyraquel.morris@notchtheatre.org

Notch Theatre Company presents:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1725648292/xxm8kkwngncq1yrdblr0.jpg" style="width:507px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;box-sizing:inherit;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /> By Gwen Kingston  -  Director Olive TeagueProducer: Charles Jackson Jr.Associate Director: BT Hayes Playing at the Hudson Guild Theatre: 441 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, USA MEET THE CAST: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1725920306/u9pqcltqzg8ngfprcqp5.jpg" style="width:169px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1725809299/y9ivwfkm9ewyhjynw0vv.png" style="width:126px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1725920237/qk9lf3dmdtcoafcgx79e.png" style="width:118px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1725809353/goyfydpu3ftcxzgd4man.png" style="width:120px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1726593657/r6yvmghuo7yijush4lev.png" style="width:115px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1732057119/h9tkewxg2j0pwvantzme.png" style="width:145px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:100%" />   Cast (Left to Right):  Al Piper, Julia Atwood, Kathleen Mary Carthy, Sergio Mauritz Ang, Louis Reyes McWilliams  All Actors’ Appearing Courtesy of  Actors Equity Association ABOUT THE SHOW: Café Utopia seems like the perfect place to work: flexible hours, great benefits, free juice! But when mysterious pamphlets begin to appear, and key equipment breaks down, the staff start to question whether the renowned health food chain is truly all it seems. Preparing for a visit from the company’s reclusive CEO, the employees’ find their skills and endurance pushed to the limit as they compete to prove their total dedication…to the juice.  The show runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Refreshments will be available for purchase.  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1732056869/ht19r6ippu3ggiu6s2yy.png" style="width:427px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%" /> Stay tuned for more to come... This project is made possible in part with funds from the JKW Foundation, Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation, and Creative Engagement, a regrant program(s) supported by the funding agency Howard Gilman and administered by LMCC.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1727826360/wbtb8shwqbosyxb2uans.jpg" style="width:192px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1727825969/iialcwjwhqwicqv0xsll.jpg" style="width:207px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1727826388/vugtrfp5mrw0rnz3nlnc.png" style="width:231px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;user-select:none;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1727825882/o8d2jrxhai1ivodvmo1m.png" style="width:185px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:5px 0px 5px 5px;text-align:right;user-select:none;float:right;max-width:100%" />

Notch Theatre Company

Café Utopia at Hudson Guild Theater

441 W 26th St

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SUGGESTED DONATION

$20

Union Affiliation

Free

Donation of a different amount

Free

Industry Night Ticket

Free