Create Your Team

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: $5,000

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% February 13, 2026

50% February 26, 2026

75% March 20, 2026

100% March 26, 2026 (by 9 PM)

CALENDAR

Important Campaign Dates (subject to change)

NOVEMBER 4 Optional Informational Session (Lunch Hour, 12-1 PM)

(sessions offered to new teams interested in participating)

JANUARY 5-23 Mandatory* Team Orientation Meetings

(to be scheduled with LSB Staff per your team's availability)

JANUARY 26 Team Registration & Theme/Song Selection Deadline

FEBRUARY 26 Team Kick-off Party - One Month Countdown

(meet and greet with all participating teams)

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 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)

MARCH 2-13 Mandatory* Costume Approval Rehearsals

(1-hour, coach-led practice session with LSB staff; please bring costumes to this rehearsal for approval; sign-up for your team's desired time slot at kickoff)

MARCH 24 Mandatory* Full Dress Rehearsal

(team photos for program will be taken)

MARCH 26 Lip Sync Battle

*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.