In an effort to gain members, Icebox Radio Theater will conduct a membership drive through November.
“The membership system was always about involving as many people as possible in the theater,” said Jeff Adams, IBRT artistic director. “Our group is not a small corps of individuals making plays for fun, but a community dedicated to the purpose of sharing stories by and for the people of our region.”
Adams said the non-profit theater group is dedicated to bringing the stories of the northland to the world through the art form of audio theater. He added that IBRT is unique because it has an open-door policy for anyone who would like to try acting, writing, producing sound effects, or anything else.
“All it takes is a love of stories and a little commitment,” he said. “And a great way to start is becoming a member.”
Adams explained that anyone looking to become a member of IBRT has four options including:
• Member — $10 per year. For this level of membership, members will receive a quarterly newsletter, members-only web content, a discount CD subscription, are able to vote for theater officers, and can vote for annual awards.
• The Green Room — $25 per year. Members at this level will receive everything from the base level as well as their choice of an autographed show CD.
• The Foley Studio — $50 per year. Members at this level will receive everything in previous levels along with a T-shirt, they will be able to vote on the play schedule, and receive an autographed, session-used script.
• The Golden Mic Club — $100 per year. Members at this level will receive everything listed in previous levels but with a sweatshirt in place of the T-shirt, a coffee mug, a custom answering machine message, and a cameo in an IBRT production.
Adams acknowledged that times are tough and not everyone can afford to join IBRT this year, but he hopes that current IBRT members and others in the area will offer suggestions about why people should join.
“By asking our entire mailing list for reasons to join, we’re hoping everyone feels a little more like a part of the IBRT,” he said. “That, and it’s kind of interesting to see what people come up with.”
Adams concluded that in 2012, IBRT officials hope to continue offering a podcast schedule, live musical variety shows, local radio broadcast and focus more on national radio.
“We’re working now on a format that will interest public and community radio stations in our stories,” he said. “We also have a contact at Sirius/XM satellite radio we’d like to cultivate. This could mean national exposure which will greatly expand our audience, and hopefully move us closer to a more sustainable financial model.”
To join the IBRT group, visit www.iceboxradio.org or pick up a brochure with information and a membership form at Backus Community Center.
To join Icebox Radio Theater
To join the IBRT group,
visit www.iceboxradio.org or pick up a brochure with information and a membership form from Backus Community Center.
