Donations of goods and services make a difference for Meadow Brook Theatre!
By helping us reduce costs, you can help MBT contribute more resources to enhancing artistic programming.
Below is a list of items, large and small, currently needed at MBT:
Office Supplies, Furniture & Computers
~ Pens, pencils, Sharpie markers, highlighters, etc.
~ White and/or colored printer paper
~ Staplers, staples, tape, scissors, etc.
~ Heavy duty document shredder
~ Medium & large Rubbermaid storage containers
~ Laptop ASUS ProArt P16 configuration or ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD (16″) Mobile Workstation
Costume Shop
~ Muslin fabric
~ Thread (esp. black & white)
~ 2 new (or refurbished) sewing machines - Janome HD 3000 (standard edition, not "black edition")
~ Guardian 9 Wig Commercial Dryer with 2 Adjustable Shelves
~ Chrome Notched Lingerie Hanger - 16" (only these hangers as they are part of a system)
~ Sakura Identi-Pen Markers (for labelling clothes)
Scene Shop
~ Welder: either Millermatic 252 or Lincoln Power Mig 256
~ Delta 18" radial Arm saw
~ Makita 18v Brushless Impact Driver
~ Makita 18v cordless reciprocating saw
~ Makita 18v cordless jig saw
~ Makita 18-volt 5ah Lithium Ion Batteries
~ Ridgid 1-1/2" narrow crown stapler
~ Milwaukee 11 amp deep cut band saw
~ Handheld power belt sander
Lighting Department
~ ETC ColorSource PAR Deep Blue
~ ETC SourceFour Lens Tube 19 degree
~ Source Four LED Series 2 with Shutter Barrel
~ ETC SourceFour Lens Tube 50 degree
Sound Department
~ Countryman E6 Omnidirectional Earset Microphone
-- These are the standard microphones we use on actors for our productions
~ dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management
-- These loudspeaker management units would allow for much greater and more specific control of our dedicated speakers in the theatre.
~ Mackie Thump GO Battery-powered Loudspeaker
~ Clear-Com FSII-BP19-X4 FreeSpeak II 1.9 GHz Beltpack
~ Yamaha Tio1608-D2 Digital Stage Box with Dante
Prop Department
~ HDX Plastic 75 gallon storage bins
-- This item is brand and size specific as it is part of a storage system
~ (2) 6’ bar clamp
~ (2) 8’ bar clamp
Raffles, Silent Auction, Gift Basket Items
~ Gift cards – any amount is appreciated for purchasing supplies and raffle items
~ Credit card miles or points (for airfare/hotel accommodations)
~ Use of vacation homes
~ Gift items for raffle baskets
Crew Support
~ Crew meals
-- for long days or late hours so the crew does not need to leave to get food. These traditionally happen during load in weeks and tear down days
~ Tech meals
-- Tech meals for our long tech days where we feed the entire tech crew lunch and dinner. There is traditionally one meal per show.
MBT “Dream” Items
~ Storage/Warehouse Facility for all departments-to store furniture, props, costumes, etc
~ 12 passenger van to transport actors
~ Cargo van to transport props (>4 feet wide x 8 feet long)
~ Dye vat for dying fabric for costumes, props and sets
~ Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Upgrade to QLXDs
-- These new wireless transmitters and receivers will improve the longevity of
the equipment, ease of use, as well as the audio quality. These new
transmitters have replaceable antennas, so if the antenna is damaged, it
can be replaced much cheaper instead of needing to replace
the entire transmitter.
~ RF Antenna Project
-- These new antennas and new distribution system will mean that we only
have two much stronger wide-range antennas that provide signal for all the
wireless microphones. This means that interference from the multitude of
antennas will be eliminated, and the greater strength and range means no
more dropouts, encryption can be enabled, and we will substantially
remove the chance for any external interference from outside sources.
*For more information Contact the Development Department at 248-370-4991
Meadow Brook Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations are deductible as provided by law.
