FACE Film Project

NEW FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILM
We invite you to become a part of the legacy of Central City, the opera, and the classic American poem.

THE FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR:
The Opera, the Place, the Poem
Newport Classic Ltd,, in coordination with the Central City Opera and artistic director Pelham Pearce, is producing a feature length documentary film directed by Lawrence Kraman based on THE FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR. It will include a history of the poem, of the opera by Henry Mollicone and John S. Bowman (performed at Central City each season for the past 33 years), and of Central City (once a thriving goldrush town), along with a performance of the opera under the composer’s musical direction. The Orchard Valley Fine Arts Foundation (OVFAF, 501 c3) will be developing and assisting in raising funds for the project.

Those wishing more information about attending the benefit may send an email or RSVP by January 30 to OVFAF2011@gmail.com and/or send a donation as follows:

DONATIONS:
$40,000 is the goal. To help us kick off this project, two generous donations have already been offered:

• $5000+ – private donors (tba)
• 3,500 – Central City Opera for the production of the opera (in kind donation)

If you would like to contribute to this project, with a donation (tax deductible), please go to this PayPal link.

Or you mail your contribution to:
OVFAF
1509 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
att: Michael Morris
Indicate on the check: FACE Film project
You will be credited in the film for your donation.

The film will be shown at festivals, schools, concerts, and other events; it will be available for sale, and marketed and publicized by Newport Classic in the media, including a trailer on the internet. Here are donation categories and incentive packages:

Executive Producer’s Circle – $10,000 or above.
Dinner with the composer
Champagne Reception
A personal short composition by Henry Mollicone. You may supply verse if you wish.
Tickets to the Bay area screening of the film, premium seating and acknowledgement at the event
Your personal copy of the film autographed by the composer

Producer’s Circle – $5,000 to $9,999
An on-the-spot improvisation by Henry Mollicone based on a phone number, birthdate, etc., which you will provide
Tickets to the Bay area screening of the film, premium seating and acknowledgement at the event
Your personal copy of the film autographed by the composer

Director’s Circle – $1000 to $4,999
Tickets to the Bay area screening of the film, premium seating and acknowledgement at the event
Your personal copy of the film autographed by the composer

Vocal Coaches – $500 – $999
Tickets to the Bay area screening of the film, premium seating and acknowledgement at the event
Your personal copy of the film autographed by the composer

Artists’ Friends – $50 – $499
Your personal copy of the film autographed by the composer