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It's almost time for a night at the opera for the world premiere of The Center Cannot Hold opera! Thanks to all of our donors' generosity, our Spark campaign has reached 65% funded and we are truly thankful. Your funds will goes towards the filming of the opera so we may preserve it and share it nationally as well as funds for the costumes and projection. With 11 days left in the campaign, we're asking you to help us spread the word about our campaign through social media and e-mail and help us fight the stigma of mental illness.
Drs. Wells & Saks are ready for you to see the show and they, as well as our production team, send many thanks to all of our donors!
We wanted to take this time to say thank you to everyone who has donated to our campaign so far. You have helped us reach 56% of our goal, which is amazing. We are truly appreciative of your generosity and your support in fighting the stigma of mental illness. The UCLA Daily Bruin published an article on the opera that we would like to share with you. Please visit the following link: http://dailybruin.com/2016/07/04/opera-drawn-from-autobiography-explores-experience-of-schizophrenia/
Thank you again for supporting our campaign and we can't wait for you to see the opera!!!
Thank you for helping make our Opera possible! We'll make sure to thank you on Facebook!
In the Opera world, BEL CANTO means, "beautiful singing..." And that's what you'll get when you give at this level! Our cast will sing your praises in a thank you song.
You are the scribe (or Librettist) of our Opera! Actually, Dr. Wells and Dr. Saks are, but we want to give you a signed copy of Dr. Saks' memoir in which the opera is based in thanks for your incredible contribution to our Opera! (A $85 tax deductible gift).
Cantante means singer in Italian, so get ready for your very own 45 minute private singing lesson (or gift it to a friend or family member) with opera composer, Kenneth Wells for your incredible contribution to our Opera! (A $200 tax deductible gift)
The baton will be waved as you'll receive 2 VIP tickets to the performance of your choice which will include choosing your seats, valet parking, and a meet and greet with Ken and Elyn. With your gift you helped pay for the costumes worn by our cast and props. (A 488 tax deductible donation)
An opera just wouldn't be complete without the composer and for your incredible and generous donation, you will receive 2 VIP tickets to the opera performance of your choice along with choosing your seats and valet parking. You will also be invited to have dinner (for 2 persons in Westwood or Beverly Hills area) with The Center Cannot Hold composer, Kenneth Wells. With your gift you helped pay for the filming of the opera which we plan to share with the mental health community and so many others can watch and help us fight the stigma on mental illness. (A tax deductible gift of $888)