MST is ... Always asking for money

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Published: Sunday, May 22 2016

Ever wonder why MST is always asking for money? Here’s why:

1. We keep tuition as low as possible.*
2. We cast based on talent, not on ability to pay.**
3. We keep ticket prices affordable.***
4. Our facility costs have gone up by $10,000 a year since 2011. ****

In order for MST to continue, we need your help. If we don’t raise $5,000 in the next week (or can't find it someplace else), then we will be forced to choose between a.) changing our structure or b.) closing up shop after the 2016 season.

Don’t let 2016 be the last year of MST. Over the next seven days we will finish our trip down memory lane and also show you the future of MST. Make MST part of your story. Give today.

* MST tuition fees are half that of similar companies.  Over 50% of the MST Company work or attend summer classes.

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MST is ... Flashback 2012

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Published: Saturday, May 21 2016

In 2012 MST exploded.  Marin Summer Theater established itself as a 501(c)3 non-profit separate from San Marin Music Boosters.  We produced SPRING AWAKENING (with musical direction by Drew Gasparini), our first show away from San Marin.  Jim Poulos returned as a guest director for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and LEGALLY BLONDE sold out every performance. MST was also honored by National Youth Arts (NYA) with 11 nominations and 4 awards in NYA's Eighth Annual National Youth Arts Awards.

At MST, we tell great stories. For eight years, our company of ridiculously talented young performers, technicians and musicians have put their heart and sole into creating magic on stage. And now you can be a part of the story.  Our goal is to raise $6,000 during our Facebook Fundraiser. Please help us.  

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Make MST Part of Your Story

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Published: Friday, May 20 2016

We would like to thank the people that are already part of the MST story.  Since the beginning, MST has been blessed with generous donors and supporters that make our work possible, and in doing so are part of our history and our future.  MST was originally started and funded by San Marin Music Boosters.  Without the support of the Novato Unified School District, we never would have gotten off the ground.  Our fabulous board members and all of the volunteers, parents and helpers get us through each season.

We would especially like to thank the donors that have already given to MST in 2016.  These very kind people and organizations include: The Frankie Poulos Foundation, Julia Krasner, Nims & Associates, Sheila Jones, Rick Trono, John & Rhonda Carr, Elizabeth Conlon, Susan Ellen Leonard, Donatella and Daniel Levintow, Pam Nichter, Chevron Oil, Marsha August, Idajean Kaplan, Dr. Jan Latorre-Derby, Jim Gratiot, Lora Dinga, Jane White.  With their help we have so far raised over $12,000.  But that just gets us half-way there.  We need to raise $6,000 in this Facebook Fundraiser, $10 at time if necessary.  Please help us by making MST part of your story.

For everyone that has helped us in the past, this moment from GYPSY is for you.  You are all stars to us.

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