Help Bring Sanctuary to a London Stage!

by Christine Rose in London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Total raised £1,300

raised so far

27

supporters

Support this socially-relevant play & help ensure our cast/crew gets paid what they're worth, as well as fund props, set, & marketing costs.

by Christine Rose in London, Greater London, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 30th November 2024 we'd raised £1,300 with 27 supporters in 43 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

Sanctuary is a bold and provocative new play exploring the delicate balance between survival and morality in a near-future dystopian world. Our production is not just about creating a play—it's about giving life to a story that challenges societal norms and asks urgent questions about our humanity.

We are passionate about ensuring that our talented cast and crew receive fair compensation for their incredible work. With your support, we aim to cover essential costs, including paying our cast and crew Equity wages, sourcing the necessary props and set pieces, printing costs for posters and programs, and marketing the show to bring this play to life. 

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Every donation brings us one step closer to our funding our premiere of Sanctuary at London’s Hope Theatre, performances at 7:45pm, 26 - 30 November 2024!

About Sanctuary

In the basement of Cassie’s home, two women with clashing worldviews struggle to survive as a civil war erupts outside, revealing the cracks in their friendship and forcing them to confront their deepest fears.

Amid escalating political violence, Cassie and Amelia take refuge in Cassie’s basement, hiding from the dangerous men outside. Cassie, a cynical liberal, sees the situation as a deadly consequence of the growing fascism and male violence. Amelia, conservative and in denial, believes things will soon blow over. As tension rises, so do the ideological clashes between the women, pulling at the seams of their friendship. When Amelia walks into danger and faces brutal consequences, Cassie is left grappling with guilt and fear. With survival on the line, their bond is tested in a world that feels increasingly hostile.

Read more about Sanctuary on the Playwright's website.

We've got a magnificent cast and crew! 

1729175214_donna.jpgOur directorDonna Kinghails from Broadway! She starred in the original Broadway production of CATS! as Bombalurina, and she's since done more theatre work—on and offstage—in London's West End! We're overjoyed Donna has come on board to lend her experience and enthusiasm to Sanctuary.

1729174890_laura.jpegLaura Shipler Chico takes the stage as CASSIE, the a strong-willed yet conflicted woman, grappling with fear and loyalty as she navigates a dangerous world in Sanctuary. Laura is an inspiring woman who has lived in several conflict zones to work with traumatised people and help them heal. In addition to her humanitarian work, she’s an accomplished actor who has performed at many theatres around London, including the Drayton Arms and Tristan Bates, and she’s also appeared in several independent films.

1729781627_image1.jpegAndrea Milton-Furlotti joins us as AMELIA and has over 20 years industry experience in film, TV, and stage as an actress and more recently producer. Having trained at the Arts Educational School, London and later at the RAD. She is a genuine American born in Hackensack, New Jersey..

1729176063_elena.jpg Elena Rigoni will utilise her growing skills to collaborate with Donna as her Assistant Director. She's an emerging director and producer with several projects already under her belt. She's passionate about inclusion and loves being a part of projects that question society's beliefs and issues.

1730483597_melody.jpgMelody (Mengyun) Liu lends her talents as a Lighting Designer for this production. She was born in Shanghai and is based in London. Her main research interests lie in developing theatre art in the digital age, and she is passionate about applying interdisciplinary approaches to create and produce experimental performance experiences.

1730483315_jerrychater.pngJerry Chater joins us as our Sound Designer. Jerry will create the harrowing reality outside Cassie’s basement window—a hugely important part of this production. He brings his talents not only for sound but also for video! As a film editor, Jerry has made films with acts such as Radiohead, U2, and George Michael.

1729176522_christine.jpegBefore becoming a playwright, Christine Rose published 12 books, including the critically-acclaimed memoir One Reason to Live, the award-winning 5-book fantasy series Rowan of the Wood, and the bestselling Steampunk romance Avalon Revisited. She holds both a BA and MA in British Literature and needs copious amounts of dark chocolate, frothy mochas, and silent solitude.

Be a part of our creative journey!

Join us in making Sanctuary a reality and receive unique rewards that give you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process! From being listed as a supporter to a complete VIP experience and limited edition merch, we've much to offer our wonderful supporters. 

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Rewards

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£10 or more

£10 Reward – Social Media Shout-Out

As a thank-you for your support, we’ll give you a shout-out on our social media pages and list you as a supporter in the program and website if pledged before 5 November. After 5 November, you'll still be listed on the website as a supporter.

£25 or more

£25 Reward — Digital Thank You Package

Receive a personalized thank-you email from the cast and crew, plus exclusive digital content, including behind-the-scenes photos and updates. Plus everything from the £10 Reward.

£50 or more

£50 Reward — Signed Program

Get a limited-edition Sanctuary program signed by the cast, plus everything in the Digital Thank You Package.

£75 or more

£75 Reward — Read the Script!

In addition to the previous awards, you get the chance to read the script — either the one-act version that will be performed at The Hope Theatre and/or the full-length version. You will also get a limited-edition published script signed by the playwright. It will contain all three versions of the play! In addition get behind-the-scenes updates of script changes and discussions plus all former award tiers.

£100 or more

£100 Reward — Sanctuary Poster & Tickets

Receive a limited-edition Sanctuary poster along with two tickets to a performance (London only). You’ll also get everything included in the Signed Program tier. Two tickets available for each evening — so first come, first choice!

£250 or more

£250 Reward — VIP Experience

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes experience at one of our final dress rehearsals, followed by a Q&A with the cast and crew. Plus, everything in the £100 tier.

£1,000 or more

£1000 Reward — Executive Producer Credit

Enjoy the ultimate insider experience! You’ll receive an Executive Producer credit in the programme (if received before 14 Nov), a personal invitation to join the cast and crew for our post-show celebration, and everything from the £250 tier!

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