UPDATED Show Notes: The All-of-Us Express Quarterly Newsletter
July 12, 2022
I know it’s not a Monday, but it sure feels like one. Apologies for clogging your inbox with a second version - my copy/paste skills failed me and the link for our survey was wrong! Updated info right here to save you from more scrolling:
PLEASE HELP! Whether you attended or not, we ask that you take a moment to fill out this survey to help us plan for the future! What sort of event would you like to see? (surveymonkey.com/r/5YNLHSW)
Hello and welcome from the All-of-Us Express (AECT) non-profit Board!
Thank you for signing up for our quarterly newsletter! We use this to keep our members and the community informed about upcoming events, behind the curtain action, and ways you can help us bring amazing children’s theatre opportunities to the Lansing area.
In this newsletter:
Start the Summer with AECT FUNdraiser Recap and Survey
Season 34 - Get ready!
Matilda Jr Opening Night Reception - July 29th
Keep Those Cans and Bottles Coming
Where are they now? Alumni Feature
The Little Mermaid Recap
Recap: Start the Summer with AECT FUNdraiser
Local legend Wally Pleasant performed to an intimate group of music and theatre fans in our first annual FUNdraiser for AECT. Thank you to everyone who came out to support All-of-Us Express on June 9th.
PLEASE HELP! Whether you attended or not, we ask that you take a moment to fill out this survey to help us plan for the future! What sort of event would you like to see? (surveymonkey.com/r/5YNLHSW)
Season 34 - What’s on Tap
We are deliriously excited about being back in person. In case you missed the announcements, we have an amazing season in store for you! Keep an eye on our facebook and instagram for audition information.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Nov. 4 & 11: 7 p.m.
Nov. 5 & 12: 3 p.m.
Nov. 6 & 13: 3 p.m.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Feb. 3 & 10: 7 p.m.
Feb. 4 & 11: 3 p.m.
Feb. 5 & 12: 3 p.m.
School of Rock
April 28 & May 5: 7 p.m.
April 29 & May 6: 3 p.m.
April 30 & May 7: 3 p.m
Frozen JR.
July 28 & Aug. 4: 7 p.m.
July 29 & Aug. 5: 3 p.m.
July 30 & Aug. 6: 3 p.m.
Matilda Jr. Opening Night Reception is coming up!
Get ready for another opportunity to meet up with the board, fellow theatre families, and friends! The All-of-Us-Express Children’s Theatre Board of Trustees invites YOU to our next opening night reception will be on Friday, July 29th in the Library (aka Hannah Center Ballroom) beginning at 5:15pm. There will be free food, beverages, fun games and door prizes!
Please RSVP here! (http://evite.me/7AfG59yh19)
The Matilda Jr Schedule:
Fridays: July 29 & August 5: 7 p.m.
Saturdays: July 30 & August 6: 3 p.m.
Sundays: July 31 & August 7: 3 p.m.
Recycling Can Drive & Easy Ways to Support AECT
Save yourself a trip and help us out at the same time! All-of-Us Express is happy to take your returnables off your hands. We will pick up your returnable cans and bottles on a regular basis, or as a one-time donation.
Text Jeff D’Valentine at 269-207-0303 or email jdvalentin@aol.com to set up a time, he will happily come and get those cans for you, then use the proceeds to fund AECT.
Online Matching Links
Amazon Smile - Select AECT in Amazon’s Smile mode for a portion of your Amazon purchases to come back to AECT.
Bing Give - Select All-of-Us-Express in Bing’s Give Mode.
eBay for Charity - Buy or sell and contribute to AECT through eBay.
You can also always donate directly through PayPal, or send us a check. Thank you, no matter if you are a member, an audience member, or if you donate a large or small amount. All of us matter and help All-of-Us Express thrive.
100% will go to All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre
When you donate through PayPal Giving Fund, all fees are covered by PayPal.
Receive a tax receipt - After you donate, PayPal will email you a PayPal Giving Fund tax receipt.
Where Are They Now? AECT Alumni Feature
Audrey Tieman (Class of 2020)
Audrey is now doing an internship at the Cincinnati Opera where she works on the props for the upcoming shows. She says the experience is similar to working props for a show for All of Us Express but scaled up. Also, she says she’s learned a lot about building props from her time at All of Us Express and that has helped her a lot. She would like to say that All of Us Express does a great job at preparing people for higher education and theatre at a higher degree and that everyone should do theatre!
Alumni Feature by Liam VanDerHeide - Youth Board Member. Are you an alum (or parent of an alum) with an update to share? Send an email to jenshangraw@gmail.com and I’ll pass on your contact info!
The Little Mermaid - Show Recap and Opening Night Reception
In case you missed our last show, The Little Mermaid was a great success and fun for all ages! This show had it all. Stellar acting & director, mesmerizing undersea creatures, and all of our backstage crews pulling together a magical environment.
If you’ve not made it to one of our Opening Night Receptions yet, we’d love for you to join us! Not just for parents of participants, ALL AECT friends and families are welcome! Cool give-aways, fun games and light refreshments.
