The Mines Theatre wishes to thank our 2020 Sponsors to date for their support! Season Sponsorships are still

available until March 15th.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

American Press

Black's Furniture

Richard's Painting

Settoon's Ironworks and Powder Coating

Stine Lumber

SUSTAINER SPONSORS

Charles & Dana Frankland

Scott and Dorene Gothreaux

Steven and Robyn Settoon

PARTNER SPONSORS

Mark & Mary Lyons

Dr Ben & Dena Darby

PATRON SPONSORS

Karla O'Reilly

Chris & Angel Duncan

Susan Kyle

Penny Goldman

Debby Nabours

Marilyn Boudreaux - Bono Realty

The Mines Theatre had a wonderful start for our 2020 Season!

Auditions were held in January and the turnout was fantastic. Thank you to all who came out, we feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with so many talented individuals!

The Children’s Division Show is underway working to bring CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to the stage. The production has over 30 individuals working as Cast & Crew Members, along with help from Parents and Grandparents! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to watch these actors as they practice, work on set and costumes!

Renovations have started for 2020, with upgrades being made to the Dressing Rooms and Storage Areas. The exterior will also be receiving a facelift. Expect to see new paint, marquee and signage soon, which provides an excellent opportunity for you to advertise your company on our building! See the Sponsorship page that follows for more on this excellent opportunity.

MYSTERY AT THE MARDI GRAS MUSEUM is slated for March 27th and March 28th. An interactive theatre offering for Adults, 21 & over, to support the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, this will be one you don’t want to miss. Show information follows.

April 3rd brings our 2020 Musical Performance in the form of COPYCAT CANTINA! Singing, dancing, chips and salsa add to the fun. Complimentary Taco Bar, Cash Beer & Wine Bar available.

The Mines Annual Scholarship will be distributed to Sulphur High, Vinton High, Westlake High and DeQuincy High Schools in March. The application will also be posted on the website Visit theminestheatre.com for more information.

Giving Back

The Mines has dedicated show proceeds for the 2020 Season to our community as follows:

• MYSTERY AT THE MARDI GRAS MUSEUM Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, Lake Charles LA

• COPYCAT CANTINA A City of Refuge, Vinton LA

• CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY The Mines Sr High Scholarship, open to Sulphur High School Vinton High School Westlake High School DeQuincy High School

• DOA Sleep in Heavently Peace, Sulphur LA

• THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Brennan’s Blessings, Westlake LA

• CLUCKY’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATON Sulphur Christian Community Coalition, Sulphur, LA

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Wonderful Wonka Workday!!!

Mystery at the Mardi Gras Museum Interactive Mystery Theatre – Adults 21 & over March 27, 2020 – 7PM March 28, 2020 – 6PM

Mardi Gras is over, but something is amiss at the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial

Calcasieu in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Who is doing this and Why? What are their

plans and When will they enact them? ALL YOU KNOW IS WHERE! Time is running

out – can you solve the mystery and save the Mardi Gras Museum?

KINGS, QUEENS, PIRATES & PARROTS

OH MY!!! Don’t miss out on the fun!!! ❖ Interactive mystery theatre - search for clues and solve the mystery! ❖ Enjoy a tour of the Mardi Gras Museum, home to one of the largest costume collections in the south

and host to over 2500 visitors annually. A true gem in our own community! ❖ Complimentary appetizers and adult beverages will be served, along with live entertainment. ❖ A print depicting the Mardi Gras Museum and event will be available for purchase from talented

local artist Susan Hebert. Ms Hebert is well known for her depictions of life in the south and will be on hand to sign prints at shows.

❖ Meet Jean Lafitte, his parrots and pirates, as well as, local royalty.

Must Be 21 or older to attend – Limited tickets – Tickets must be purchased in advance Sponsorship Opportunities to support the Mardi Gras Museum are available. THE FIRST TWO MUSEUM OR PRODUCTION SPONSORSHOPS RECEIVED BY MARCH 11TH, WILL HAVE THEIR NAME INCLUDED ON THE PRINT CREATED FOR THE EVENT. Purchases are available at theminestheatre.com or by calling 337.215.1602. If mailing a check, please make payable to The Mardi Gras Museum, mail to The Mines Theatre, 121 E Napoleon St, Sulphur LA 70663. Individual Tickets $50

All Sponsorships will be featured on Entry Signage at the Mardi Gras Museum from Mar 2020 – Feb 2021. All proceeds from the event go directly to support the Museum. Museum Friend $200 Recognition at event and on media

Purple Sponsor $500 2 event tickets, Recognition at event and on

media

Green Sponsor $1000 4 event tickets, Recognition at event and on

media, Signage at event

Gold Sponsor $1500 6 event tickets, Recognition at event, on media,

Signage at event & 2x3 building sign on

The Mines Theatre

Production Sponsor $2500 8 event tickets, Recognition at event, on media,

Signage at event & 2x3 building sign on

The Mines Theatre

Museum Sponsor $5000 8 event tickets, Recognition at event, on media,

Signage at event, Signage at event photo

Opportunity & 2x3 building sign on

The Mines Theatre

Recognition and signage sizing in proportion to sponsorship.

The Mines Theatre and The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu are both 501c3 nonprofit organizations.

The Mines Theatre 2020 Season

MYSTERY AT THE MARDI GRAS MUSEUM Interactive Mystery Theatre

Created and produced by special arrangement with The Mines Theatre of Sulphur, Louisiana. Mardi Gras is over, but something is amiss at the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Who is doing this and Why? What are their plans and When? All you know is Where! Time is running out, can you solve the mystery and save the Mardi Gras Museum? Proceeds benefit the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu. Production Sponsorships are available which go directly to the Mardi Gras Museum, please contact the.mines@yahoo.com for more information. Must be 21 or older Complimentary adult beverages and appetizers will be served. Mystery theatre will be held at the Mardi Gras Museum, 809 Kirby St, Lake Charles LA 70601 Mar 27, 2020 @ 7pm Mar 28, 2020 @ 6pm

COPYCAT CANTINA Musical Theatre

Created by Michael Fruge and The Mines Theatre Come over for an evening at Cat’s Cantina, where a celebrity (impersonator) or two always drops in to visit Cat and sing a song or two. Singing, dancing, laughter, chips & salsa, complimentary taco bar and cash beer and wine bar, add to this entertaining experience, with the likes of Elvis, Patsy and many more musical greats. Must be 21 or older Complimentary Taco Bar and Cash Beer and Wine Bar available. Apr 3, 2020 @ 6:30pm

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Children’s Theatre

Dramatized by Richard R George Based on the Book by Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Who wouldn’t want to join Charlie Bucket on his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s world-famous Chocolate Factory??? Now’s your chance! Watch as Charlie, Augustus, Violet, Veruca, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina and Willy Wonka discover the true meaning of teamwork in this chocolate-filled, candy-coated world. May 1, 2020 @ 7pm May 2, 2020 @ 2pm & 6pm May 3, 2020 @ 2pm

DOA Stage Play

Adapted for stage by Elizabeth Lovelady Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing of Woodstock, Illinois. Frank Bigelow walks into a police station to report a murder: his own! One day earlier, the small-time accountant kissed his girlfriend goodbye and left on a trip to San Francisco. After arriving, he’s invited to join a group celebrating a successful work week. The next morning, Frank awakes feeling ill, only to be receive tragic news the doctor: he’s been poisoned and only has hours to live. Bigelow frantically searches for his killer, will he unravel the mystery before his time runs out? Based on the 1950’s noir film, DOA will be performed in black and white! Oct 2, 2020 @ 7pm Oct 3, 2020 @ 6pm Oct 4, 2020 @ 2pm

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Children’s Theatre

Adapted for stage by Barbara Robinson Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing of Woodstock, Illinois. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem-and the fun-when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Nov 28, 2020 @ 2pm & 6pm Nov 29, 2020 @ 2pm

CLUCKY’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Dinner Theatre

Created by RB Shay Join us for another visit with the Clucky’s! It’s Christmastime and our favorite Clucky couple, Brother (Paw’s brother) and Sister (Maw’s sister) are hosting this year’s celebration. Christmas shopping, the church social, making cookies for Santa, along with numerous Clucky traditions, make this year memorable for the entire family! Must be 21 or older Catered Meal provided. Cash Beer and Wine Bar available. Dec 10, 2020 @ 6:30pm Dec 12, 2020 @ 6:30pm Dec 18, 2020 @6:30pm

INTERESTED IN A SPONSORSHIP? PLEASE CONTINUE READING!

2020 Sponsorship Opportunities

Season Sponsorships are available through March 15, 2020.

Purchases may be made online using PayPal or Credit/Debit Card at theminestheatre.com

Checks payable to The Mines Theatre, may be mailed to The Mines Theatre, 121 E Napoleon St, Suphur LA 70663

Please complete the submission form with date/show selections for sponsorships sent via mail. Ticket packages will be delivered by March 15, 2020.

2020 Corporate Sponsorships The facility is currently undergoing exterior renovations for the 2020 Season, including a new

marquee and the addition of 2’x3’ sponsor signs and lighting on the front of the building. The theatre sits one block from Ruth St in Sulphur and faces 121 E Napoleon St (Hwy 90),

providing roadside advertisement in a heavily traveled area.

Purchases may be made online using PayPal or Credit/Debit Card at theminestheatre.com

Checks payable to The Mines Theatre, may be mailed to The Mines Theatre, 121 E Napoleon St, Suphur LA 70663

Please complete the submission form with date/show selections for sponsorships sent via mail. Ticket packages will be delivered by March 15, 2020.

2020 CORPORATE

SPONSORSHIPS

Tickets Cost

Recognition on

Building Sign

Playbills T-Shirts Website

Social Media

Table Signage

Event Banner

Photo Op

Bronze $200

Silver 2 $500

Gold 4 $1,000

Platinum 6 $2,000

Theatre 6 $5,000

2020 SPONSORSHIPS

Tickets VALUE

15% off Recognition on

1/31/2020 -

3/15/2020

Window Decal

Yard Sign

Playbills Website Social Media

Table Signage

Supporter $100 $85

Friend 1 $185 $157

Patron 2 $370 $315

Partner 4 $740 $629

Sustainer 6 $1,200 $1,020

The Mines Theatre 2020 Season Check Submission Form Checks payable to The Mines Theatre, may be mailed to: The Mines Theatre

121 E Napoleon St Suphur LA 70663

Sponsorship Selected Name Business Name For Corporate Sponsorships, please submit artwork for sign to the.mines@yahoo.com

Address

Phone Email

Choose Dates/Time selections for your sponsorship by marking ticket selection box.

Sponsor tickets may be divided for productions offering multiple dates/times for shows. Please write number of tickets per show in the quantity area provided.

Ticket packages will be delivered by March 15, 2020 Questions? Please contact The Mines Theatre @ 337.215.1602 or submit inquiries @ theminestheatre.com

The Mines Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit.

Thank you for your support!

Production Date Time Selection Quantity Reserved Seating Value

Mystery at the Mardi Gras Museum Fri, March 27 7:00 PM $50

Mystery at the Mardi Gras Museum Sat, March 28 7:00 PM $50

Copycat Cantina Fri, April 3 6:30 PM $25

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Fri, May 1 7:00 PM $25

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sat, May 2 2:00 PM $25

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sat, May 2 6:00 PM $25

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sun, May 3 2:00 PM $25

DOA Fri, October 1 7:00 PM $25

DOA Sat, October 3 6:00 PM $25

DOA Sun, October 4 2:00 PM $25

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sat, November 28 2:00 PM $25

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sat, November 28 6:00 PM $25

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sun, November 29 2:00 PM $25

Clucky's Christmas Celebration Thurs, December 10 6:30 PM $35

Clucky's Christmas Celebration Sat, December 12 6:00 PM $35

Clucky's Christmas Celebration Fri, December 18 7:00 PM $35