Ogres have layers — and so does community.
We’re teaming up to stage Shrek the Musical at High Desert Station (Star, ID) with a family, all-ages cast. It’s joyous, funny, and packed with heart.

Encore Creative Center is a grassroots community arts organization (for-profit structure, nonprofit mission at heart) that keeps tuition accessible and stages ambitious shows with community support. Global Lounge Inc. celebrates cultural diversity across Idaho and powers the World Village Festival.

This campaign fuels:

• Today’s show (Shrek production needs) and

• Tomorrow’s cultural celebration (World Village Festival 2026 seed funding).

How allocation works (transparent & simple):
Our immediate goal is $22,000 to get Shrek across the finish line. After the campaign closes, we’ll finalize the distribution of funds (potentially 50:50 between Encore and Global Lounge) and publicly share the allocation with donors.

Tax-deductible donations:
All contributions are tax-deductible because they are processed by Global Lounge Inc., a registered 501(c)(3). Donors receive an email receipt for their records. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your gift unless noted.

Your gift keeps community theatre accessible now and builds a bigger cultural stage next year. 💚

💚 Where Your Support Goes (Phase 1 target = $22,000)

Shrek the Musical production needs (Encore Creative Center):

• Venue Rental — $8,000

• Script & License Fees — $6,000

• Orchestra / Pit — $3,000

• Tech (lights, sound, equipment) — $3,000+ (pending quotes)

• Playbill Printing — $750

• Scholarships (performers in need) — $1,485

• Sets, costumes, props — Remainder

Future allocation (to be finalized post-campaign):
A portion of funds may be allocated to Global Lounge’s World Village Festival 2026 (potentially 50%), supporting venue deposits, artist logistics, cultural programming, and accessibility.

✅ Final Giving Levels

$25 — 🐸 Fairy Tale Friend
Impact: Helps with general production needs
Recognition: Name on Sponsors sign at the venue

$100 — 🌾 Swamp Supporter
Impact: Set pieces, props & rehearsal costs
Recognition: Fairy Tale Friend perks + Name in show program

$250 — 🕺 Duloc Dancer Backer
Impact: Supports 50% tuition for a student in need
Recognition: Swamp Supporter perks + Social shout-out

$500 — 🐲 Dragon Champion
Impact: Dragon puppetry & special effects
Recognition: Duloc Dancer perks + Logo in program

$750 — 📖 Playbill Sponsor
Impact: Fully covers printed programs
Recognition: Dragon Champion perks + Small logo on website

$800 — 🚽 Outhouse Hero (keep unique & fun)
Impact: Covers build of the iconic “Outhouse” set piece
Recognition: Playbill Sponsor perks
Tip: Add a playful on-stage thank-you line for this tier.

$3,000 — 🎶 Pit Partner
Impact: Makes the live orchestra possible
Recognition: Outhouse Hero perks + Dedicated social post + On-stage mention

$6,000 — 🎤 Script & License Sponsor
Impact: Recoups upfront rights fees for the show
Recognition: Pit Partner perks + On-stage paragraph thank-you read + Large logo on website

$8,000 — 🏰 Venue Sponsor
Impact: Covers event space rental for full run
Recognition: Script & License Sponsor perks + Premier logo placement in program + VIP table (up to 8 seats)

📣 Call to Action

Your tax-deductible donation keeps local theatre alive today — and fuels one of Idaho’s most vibrant cultural festivals tomorrow. Whether you give, share, or connect us with a sponsor, you’re helping tell a story that brings people together.

➡️ Click “Donate” to join the story.

🙋 FAQ

Is my donation tax-deductible?
✅ Yes! All donations are processed through Global Lounge Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a tax receipt automatically from Givebutter.

How will donations be split between the two organizations?
By default, funds will first cover essential Shrek production costs. A final split (potentially 50:50) between Encore & Global Lounge will be published after the campaign ends. If you want your donation to go 100% to one or the other, you can select that in the form.

What if you exceed the $22,000 goal?
Excess funds will be used for scholarships, accessibility, future Encore productions, and support for the World Village Festival 2026.

📬 Contact

Questions or want to discuss sponsorships?
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 208 - 254 - 0560

Presented by Global Lounge Inc. (501c3) & Encore Creative Center