Media Arts Council

### Context Profile for Media Arts Council

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - The Media Arts Council (MAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local art and artists. Their mission is to integrate a diverse range of arts into the community's life, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all residents. They emphasize the importance of free events and programs that foster artistic expression and community involvement.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Events:** MAC organizes various community events aimed at showcasing local artists and providing free access to the arts. This includes music events, art exhibitions, and community festivals.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns:** Recent campaigns include initiatives like "Support Free Music in the Borough!" which encourages donations to sustain free arts events.
   - **Community Programs:** MAC focuses on integrating arts into the community, likely through workshops, public art projects, and collaborations with local schools and organizations.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly, inspiring, and community-oriented**. The language is accessible and warm, aiming to engage a broad audience. Phrases like "Thank you for supporting the arts in Everybody's Hometown!" reflect a welcoming and inclusive approach.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The organization utilizes emojis in their communications, particularly in email campaigns. For example, the subject line "🌈 Media Pride Mural Merch! 🌈" indicates a playful and vibrant tone. Emojis are used sparingly but effectively to enhance engagement and convey emotion.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Established as a nonprofit organization (specific founding date not provided on the website).
   - **Scale:** The organization has conducted a total of 4 forms and 8 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement strategy.
   - **Impact Metrics:** While specific metrics are not detailed on the website, the emphasis on free community events suggests a focus on accessibility and community reach.
   - **Volunteer Info:** The website may include opportunities for community involvement, but specific volunteer metrics or details were not explicitly mentioned.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Use a friendly and inclusive tone that resonates with community members. Avoid overly formal language; instead, opt for conversational phrases that invite participation.
   - **Content Structure:** Keep content clear and concise, using short paragraphs and bullet points where appropriate to enhance readability.
   - **Call to Action:** Incorporate strong, encouraging calls to action, such as "Join us in supporting local artists!" or "Donate today to keep the arts free for everyone!"
   - **Emojis:** Use emojis selectively to add warmth and personality to communications, particularly in subject lines and social media posts.

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All My Mothers by Shelli Pentimall Bookler About the PlaySophie&rsquo;s days are dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured or abandoned sea creatures. She is searching for a sense of connection by finding her birth father while navigating relationships with her birth mother, an almost Olympian who has never quite warmed to anyone, adoptive mother in danger of losing her neighborhood restaurant, and mother in law who can&rsquo;t seem to sit still. Through her journey to heal her sense of abandonment, she finds renewed strength &nbsp;in the community around her. CastSophie - Elizabeth Clarkin-BreslinAdele - Bobbi Block&nbsp;Doris - Lauren Rozensky-Flanagan&nbsp;Ellen - Jen Trimble &nbsp; Director: Lorraine Barrett About the PlaywrightShelli Pentimall Bookler holds an M.F.A. in Playwriting from Temple University and an M.A. in Theatre Arts from Eastern Michigan University. Productions of her full length plays include the musical Snyder v Phelps, Addicted, All the Dead Biddles and Bird in the Window. Short plays featured in play festivals include &nbsp;Committed (Montgomery Theatre, the Brick Playhouse), Decision (Village Players of Hatboro), Jugs (Colonial Playhouse), Global (Heartlande Theatre Company), and Vanity, featured in Seeds of Spring, A Night of Feminist Performance Art. She was the New American Voices Playwriting Series finalist, Midwest Dramatist Center&rsquo;s Playwriting Conference finalist, American Association of Community Theatre semi-finalist, Dayton Playhouse PlayFest finalist and winner of audience favorite and completed a residency with Out of the Box Theatrics in New York City. She is a member of The Dramatist Guild, Philadelphia Dramatist Center, and the Witherspoon Circle as well as an actor, director, dramaturg and choreographer in Philadelphia. About the SeriesThe Media Arts Council (MAC) Play Reading Series was created by playwrights Julie Zaffarano, Dave Ebersole, and Keenya Jackson, in partnership with the MAC to create a space for local playwrights to hear their work read by talented actors and receive feedback from a public audience. The only regular new play reading series in the area, it brings exciting new stories to Delaware County. Playwrights, actors, and directors who are interested in being involved in the series should Dave Ebersole at daveebersole25@gmail.com, Keenya Jackson at keenyajackson@gmail.com, or Julie Zaffarano at juliezaffarano.gmail.com. Due to the limited budget for this project, we are unable to offer actors or directors a stipend through the MAC.

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All My Mothers by Shelli Pentimall Bookler About the PlaySophie’s days are dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured or abandoned sea creatures. She is searching for a sense of connection by finding her birth father while navigating relationships with her birth mother, an almost Olympian who has never quite warmed to anyone, adoptive mother in danger of losing her neighborhood restaurant, and mother in law who can’t seem to sit still. Through her journey to heal her sense of abandonment, she finds renewed strength  in the community around her. CastSophie - Elizabeth Clarkin-BreslinAdele - Bobbi Block Doris - Lauren Rozensky-Flanagan Ellen - Jen Trimble   Director: Lorraine Barrett About the PlaywrightShelli Pentimall Bookler holds an M.F.A. in Playwriting from Temple University and an M.A. in Theatre Arts from Eastern Michigan University. Productions of her full length plays include the musical Snyder v Phelps, Addicted, All the Dead Biddles and Bird in the Window. Short plays featured in play festivals include  Committed (Montgomery Theatre, the Brick Playhouse), Decision (Village Players of Hatboro), Jugs (Colonial Playhouse), Global (Heartlande Theatre Company), and Vanity, featured in Seeds of Spring, A Night of Feminist Performance Art. She was the New American Voices Playwriting Series finalist, Midwest Dramatist Center’s Playwriting Conference finalist, American Association of Community Theatre semi-finalist, Dayton Playhouse PlayFest finalist and winner of audience favorite and completed a residency with Out of the Box Theatrics in New York City. She is a member of The Dramatist Guild, Philadelphia Dramatist Center, and the Witherspoon Circle as well as an actor, director, dramaturg and choreographer in Philadelphia. About the SeriesThe Media Arts Council (MAC) Play Reading Series was created by playwrights Julie Zaffarano, Dave Ebersole, and Keenya Jackson, in partnership with the MAC to create a space for local playwrights to hear their work read by talented actors and receive feedback from a public audience. The only regular new play reading series in the area, it brings exciting new stories to Delaware County. Playwrights, actors, and directors who are interested in being involved in the series should Dave Ebersole at daveebersole25@gmail.com, Keenya Jackson at keenyajackson@gmail.com, or Julie Zaffarano at juliezaffarano.gmail.com. Due to the limited budget for this project, we are unable to offer actors or directors a stipend through the MAC.

Media Arts Council

MAC Original Playreading Series: All My Mothers by Shelli Pentimall Bookler

302 S Jackson St

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