CREATE YOUR TEAM
TEAM SIZE: 5 TO 15 PEOPLE PER TEAM
This is your opportunity to wear a different hat for the evening and make a difference in the lives of local children while having a blast doing it! All proceeds to benefit The Historic Avenue Foundation, a holistic community revitalization initiative in the “Avenue” community. The song selection is your choice, but please use the clean version of your team’s choice in music—no explicit lyrics— and keep song length under 4 minutes.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
- Practice
- Fundraise
- Perform
- Have fun!
WHAT WILL WE PROVIDE?
- Promotion of your team on Fuse Project website and social media
- Talent coach (optional): includes 2 coach-led practices, one at your discretion and one during a preset rehearsal timeframe
- A crowdfunding page for you and your team members that will include an online donation link and can be emailed, shared on social media, and used to track your fundraising progress
- Fundraising tips and assistance to reach your fundraising goals
- Food and beverages for dress rehearsal and event night
SUGGESTED FINANCIAL GOAL: $10,000
This can include a financial contribution, sponsors secured, in-kind donations, auction items, ticket sales, and many more possibilities.
Suggested timeline to achieve your team’s fundraising goal:
25% March 18, 2024
50% April 4, 2024
75% April 19, 2024
100% April 25, 2024 (by 9 PM)
CALENDAR
Important Campaign Dates
MARCH 4-15 Mandatory* Team Kickoff Meetings
MARCH 15 Team Registration & Theme/Song Selection Deadline
NOW - APRIL 24 Practice On Your Own
(practice with your team at your discretion; schedule and complete 1-hour practice with your talent coach if using one)
APRIL 1-12 Approval Practice
(1-hour [coach-led] practice session; please bring costumes to this rehearsal for approval; sign-up for your team's desired time slot at kickoff)
APRIL 26 Mandatory* Full Dress Rehearsal and Team Party (team photos for program will be taken)
APRIL 25 Lip Sync Battle (early arrival)
*Participation is mandatory. Please let us know if you have a conflict so we can make alternate arrangements for you.
Participation in both rehearsals is highly recommended to ensure quality performance.