Archive for the ‘Why I Give’ Category

Tour de Telling’s First Prize Unlocked!

Friday, April 12th, 2013

Our first ever Tour de Telling - our virtual bike race fundraiser - kicked off with much fan fare and fun at April’s Second Tuesday show at Town. In addition to a bake sale to support the teams, each team gave a 60 second pitch for support. There were costumes, there were props, there was even flying candy.

The efforts of the teams paid off – in less than 48 hours the teams  have raised a combined total of more than $1600! And as a result, they have unlocked the first prize hidden in the course. This prize was a drawing from among all of the donors to date AND all of the members of each team, to recognize everyone’s role in getting this event off to a great start. Read More

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Giving Thanks

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012

by Meredith Maslichme and amy

I give to SpeakeasyDC because of Amy Saidman.

In case you don’t know, Amy is the Executive/Artistic Director of SpeakeasyDC. She’s also often a stage manager, a catering manager, a director, an administrative coordinator, an emcee, a grant writer, a teacher, a volunteer coordinator, a mediator, a (somewhat reluctant) blogger, and a general pick-up-the-slack-er.

She’s a bundle of enthusiasm and energy with a clear and unshakable vision for this organization, a passion for first person storytelling and an unwavering commitment to high production standards and valuing her artists. Read More

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Why I Give

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

By Rachel Wilcox

I give for the love of three things that SpeakeasyDC has and perpetuates: authenticity, diversity, and community.

I give because I value the authenticity that SpeakeasyDC brings to entertainment.  Because the storytellers get up and tell their own stories – funny stories, poignant stories, weird stories, true stories.  I value that truth, unvarnished, frankly because it is rare.  And I so admire the guts of the tellers to get up and share their truth.

I give because I value the diversity of the tellers and the audiences.  So many of the tellers’ stories resonate with me, Read More

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Why I Support SpeakeasyDC

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

by Katie Kelly

I believe Speakeasy is successful because of its vibrant community. This community includes the talented tellers, hard-working staff and instructors, willing volunteers and an appreciative audience.

When I first started coming to Speakeasy 4 years ago, I was impressed by this sense of community and well, I wanted to join it! At first, I was just an audience member and then I built up the confidence to perform. Read More

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Why I Give Time & Money

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

By Nick Newlin

Why do I give?  SpeakeasyDC asked me to write a few words about why I give to them.  There is more than one way to give to an organization.

We can write a check.  All non-profits need donations.  But we can’t give to all of them, so we have to choose who to give to, and how much money to donate.  In the case of SpeakeasyDC, I give money not only because they do valuable work for the Read More

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Why I Give

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

by Renata Lana

Why do I give to Speakeasy DC?

Because I can’t imagine being without Speakeasy DC in my life.  Because when I buy tickets for a Speakeasy DC show, I know I’m going to be seeing some of the best storytelling anywhere in the country.  And because this organization has done more than any other to invite you and me to dare—yes, to dare!—to make great art out of our lives.

Ok, so I’m a little in love with Speakeasy DC, but why not?  It’s like the boyfriend I wish I had Read More

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