A WELCOME LETTER FROM MARGARET MAHDI

Greetings!

Dear Potential Supporter:

On behalf of Mahdi Theatre Company (MTC), I write to introduce to you The Mahdi Theatre

Company, and to seek your financial support for a fantastic original performance of The World

Premiere of BRONZEVILLE- The Musical, written and directed by Margaret Mahdi.

The show is scheduled to open at the prestigious Auditorium Theatre, “The Theatre For The

People” located 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 in October 2020.

Our next goal is to take this uniquely, one of a kind musical to Broadway, New York, and then on

a Worldwide tour. Your financial support will enable us to make a historical statement.

BRONZEVILLE – The Musical is alive, magnanimous in spirit, and deeply soulful. Including a

number of spell-bounding, jazzy, gospel, and contemporary infused sounds incorporated in the

original songs, written and produced by some of the leading names in the Chicago musical

community. A display of authentic, innovative, show stopping choreography led by distinguished

choreographers are a must see in this production. All these creative components combined with

rising theatrical triple-threats provide the storyline’s passion!

The purpose for BRONZEVILLE – The Musical is to enlighten, entertain, educate and provide

inspiration to the public of the significant movement of the Great Migration and how this powerful

undertaking trail-blazed and gave birth to the urban, yet thriving community of –BRONZEVILLE

located in the heart of the Southside of Chicago. It was through the powerful wave of The Great

Migration that Black southerners, were inspired to take their dreams of securing better lives of

opportunist promise to northern cities, particularly to Chicago. The migrant’s impeccable journey

later permitted them, in their unity to create a cultural revolution in arts, politics, education, and

economics that ultimately impact All people! This enchanting story must now, be showcased to

the world. Hence, this is the first time in history a musical narrative is created about the Chicago’s

BRONZEVILLE “Black Metropolis”.

We were divinely Blessed to premiere the musical at the iconic Chicago Theater, selling out the

3,553 seat venue on February 27, 2016. Thereafter, the production was featured during the

crowning event of Black History month in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Convention Center to a sold-

out audience, February 17, 2017. The presentation traveled through-out the city of Chicago for the

consecutive 2 years, including performances at the historic DuSable Museum of African American

History and The Reva and David Logan Center for The Arts. The positive and electric

responsiveness from all validated the production’s purpose!

Currently, we are seeking to request the participation of Ms. India Arie, Jill Scott, and Angie Stone

who we trust will emphatically include feverish, down-to-earth vibes to this production as they are

known for their neo-soul artistry, genuine-connection with their fans, and world class personalities.

Proceeds of BRONZEVILLE supports the continuation of theatrical programming services of the

Mahdi Theatre Company. Just a few examples of future educational- theatrical programs includes:

● National and International Tour: This tour will inspire other cities to unite, study, and

research their city’s history in hopes to inspire everyone to learn about their beginnings.

The production will infuse a great appreciation for hence we came, and collectively

allow all to become inspired to build unity within their communities.

● BRONZEVILLE-THE MUSICAL (A Mahdi Film): This film is a historical musical

time-line masterpiece, featuring the soulful sounds, color and imagery of the musical

theater production version.

● The Mahdi Theatre Educational Center for the Performing Arts– An innovative

teaching programming led by a panel of distinguished educators, researchers, musicians,

and artists. The facilitators will teach, train and cultivate young and mature talent

prospects on the definitions of theater aesthetics, stage protocols and management,

technical production, and the relevance of having healthy mental, emotional and

psychological concepts. The school would serve as a catalyst to prepare the talent

prospects on the next big hit to come their way.

It is our desire to make CHICAGO’S BRONZEVILLE a Broadway destined blockbuster.

Again, on behalf of Mahdi Theatre Company, I thank you in advance for your attention and

consideration. Someone from our production team will be in contact with you soon to answer

any questions you may have about this wonderful endeavor.

Again, on behalf of Mahdi Theatre Company, I thank you in advance for your attention and

consideration.

Humbly Submitted,

Margaret Mahdi,

Producer, Artistic Director, Playwright

Margaret.Mahdi@mahditheatre.com

773-297-0575

773-835-1878

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WHO ARE WE

MAHDI THEATRE COMPANY

is comprised of committing our gifts and talents to excellence by fostering artistic

programming, scholarship funding, and thought-provoking productions for all to

enjoy.

Mahdi Theatre Company continues to empower our communities by providing an

artistic culture that will motivate and inspire people to rise above their current

tribulations into masterful thinkers, problem solvers, and to become socially

responsible individuals.

MAHDI THEATRE COMPANY’s VISION

To produce a powerful and entertaining historical story to all. We want to motivate

and educate the sold-out audiences with our Broadway Bound, 1st ever broadcasted

musical about the Great Migration. A rich and dramatic narrative scripted about

the journey of southerners who traveled to the northern and industrial centers of the

United States of America who sought a better way of life.

MTC’S MISSION

Educate, Elevate, Inspire, and Entertain through the usage of our God-Given talents

in the performing arts. Collectively, as a community of diligent, competent, and

professional facilitators, educators, and artists, we will use our God-Given talents to

infuse a Cultural Revolution in the arts.

MTC’s PURPOSE

To foster, promote, and increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the Arts

through cultural activities first in Chicago, nationwide and globally, through the

means of education and the performing arts.

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THE WORLD PREMIERE OF BRONZEVILLE – THE MUSICAL

● Specific event to be conducted: World Premiere-

BRONZEVILLE-The Musical (produced, written, and directed by

Margaret Mahdi)

● General type of event: Performing Arts Musical (a Broadway

Bound production)

● Date(s) & Times of event: The Auditorium Theater, 50 East

Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 “The Theatre For The

People” OCTOBER 2020 8pm (A pilot showing to stimulate a

national and international tour; intense preparation for

Broadway.)

● To celebrate and educate audiences about a historical

event: The Great Migration that birthed the thriving

community of The Black Metropolis, now known as

BRONZEVILLE.

● To acknowledge young, gifted, and talented artists from

within our community and to provide them with a platform to

showcase their artistic genuineness.

● To pay homage to our ancestors and furthermore to introduce

their stories through the genre of musical theater to the

world.

Help Us Make ‘BRONZEVILLE’ THE NEXT NEW ORIGINAL BROADWAY

MUSICAL Become a Reality

Please contact Margaret Mahdi for all inquiries at

Margaret.mahdi@mahditheatre.com

Or 773-297-0575/ 773-835-1878

Send Payments to PayPal: Mahdi Theatre Company, 501c3