From left to right: Ollie Wimbush (2023 Scenic and Props Fellow), Claire Houghton-Renoe (Stage Management Fellow), Kathryn Gubler (Stage Manager, Wolf Play), Bacilio Mendez II (Stage Management Fellow), Emma Gifford (Stage Manager, Hedwig & the Angry Inch)
Make a Difference (MAD) Program
Shotgun Players’ Make a Difference (MAD) program supports the next generation of artists and audience members. Read on to learn more about this ambitious program.
MAD Tickets
Since high ticket prices can be a barrier to young folks, Shotgun offers $10 MAD. tickets to anyone 25 and younger. Use the code MADTIX to get discounted tix to any performance!
MAD Fellowships
APPLY FOR A FELLOWSHIP
MAD Fellowships offer many emerging artists their first salary in a professional theater. Their collaboration with industry professionals provides them with experience and connections that further their career. Past Fellows have gone on to fulfilling careers here in Bay and at other theaters across the country.
MAD Start-Ups
Shotgun is eager to support artistic companies because we understand how important they are to a healthy arts ecosystem. Whether it’s work-trade for rehearsal space, advice on how to write a press release, or pointers on a smart production budget, Shotgun is here for young artists. Email michael@shotgunplayers.org for more information.
MAD Nights
Are you 25 or under? Do you know someone who is? Don’t miss our MAD Nights! $10 gets you a beer (21+) or soda, pizza, and a ticket to see a Shotgun Players performance. Use the discount code MADTIX to reserve your spot. These shows sell out so don’t delay!
GET TICKETS TO UPCOMING MAD NIGHTS
SUPPORT THE MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM
If you find yourself in a position to help support our M.A.D. Program initiatives, please consider a donation. These initiatives ensure that we will continue to make theatre accessible to young folks. Shotgun Players began as a group of young folks doing what they loved, and, after all of the opportunities we’ve received throughout our existence, we’re paying it forward! Help us support the next generation and keep the Make A Difference program going strong for many years to come.
DONATE TO THE MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM
All donations to Shotgun Players are tax deductible. Our nonprofit tax ID number is 94-3265879.
2023 MAD Fellows
Bacilio Mendez II Assistant Stage Manager, Hedwig & the Angry Inch
Bacilio is always an artist and sometimes a lawyer (never yours). Bacilio is honored to be making his Assistant Stage Manager debut as a Shotgun Making A Difference (M.A.D.) Fellow. Connect with Bacilio at bacilio.com and apply to be the next M.A.D. Fellow at bacil.io/MADFellowship
Lee Garber-Patel Costume Fellow, Yerma
Originally from Los Angeles, Lee is currently in their fourth year of undergrad at UC Berkeley, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, with a minor in Ethnic Studies. Lee's previous designing credits include Resonant: Studies Voices' Anthology at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and A Midsummer Night's Dream for the San Francisco Shakespeare Tour. Their first project with Shotgun Players was Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812 as an observer, followed by Yerma as a fellow, and most recently, (trans)formada as a costume designer.
Claire Houghton-Renoe Assistant Stage Manager, Wolf Play
Claire is a senior student at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. She has directed, performed, and served as dramaturg for several student theater productions, and has performed locally at Youth Musical Theater Company and Berkeley Actor's Ensemble. Preparing to assistant direct UCLA's production of The Time of Your Life, she is incredibly grateful to Shotgun for this amazing professional opportunity and welcoming community.
Ollie Wimbush Scenic and Props Fellow, Wolf Play
Ollie Wimbush is a UK-based scenic designer, playwright, and game designer. They specialise in immersive design and audience engagement, and are always excited to create innovative, sustainable, original work. Past experience includes independent video game Paradox, SFSU productions of Rent and Doubt, Edinburgh Fringe’s Love & Piss, and West Midlands’ shows The Girls’ Guide to Good Sex and Re-Rovered. Olliewimbush.com.
