The Picher Project has been in development since December of 2017. For the last six years, we have been determined to tell this story. Furthermore, a goal from the project’s inception has been to bring the musical back to the place it is about. We have been presented the opportunity to bring The Picher Project to the Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma and present the full production at Dixon Place in New York City.  We will be at the Coleman Theatre October 10th and 11th for two performances of THE PICHER PROJECT. We are collaborating with L.E.A.D. Agency to present The Picher Project as part of the 25th Annual Tar Creek Conference. Additionally, this would be the 40th anniversary of the Tar Creek Superfund Site. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

THE PICHER PROJECT is a new musical that explores the rise and destruction of the now-abandoned mining town of Picher, Oklahoma.Once the world’s largest producer of lead and zinc, Picher became the EPA’s #1 Superfund site, deeming it the most toxic place in America. The Picher Project, based on interviews, personal stories and historic events, covers the town’s 100-year history from the opening of the mines to the town’s demise. While grappling with losing their homes, the town is forced to confront their complicated political divide, unpredictable natural disasters, and environmentally caused illnesses. Through the lives of Picher citizens and the often forgotten experience of the Quapaw Nation, The Picher Project shows the struggles of illness, pride, love and loss. The Picher Project ultimately asks the following questions: How do we take responsibility for our history? How do we treat the land we live on? How do we leave our home?

WHAT WE NEED
We are producing the world premiere and tour of The Picher Project.
We are attempting to raise $50,000 to tour to Miami, Oklahoma. We have a cast, crew, and orchestra totaling 39 people total, we need to raise funds for lodging, travel, and additional costs. 

40% – Travel
25% – Housing
20% – Transportation
10% – Per diem
5%- Documentary Crew

THE IMPACT
Producing a new musical is already a challenge, but to travel that production across the country is another mountain to climb entirely. This incredibly unique opportunity would be a once in a lifetime chance to take our show to the place that it is about, for the people it is about. When we first started this journey, we always dreamed of bringing it back to Oklahoma, and now we are presented with the perfect storm to do so: A production in NYC, and Tour to Oklahoma, and to celebrate the 25th Annual Tar Creek Conference, and the 40th Anniversary of the Tar Creek Superfund Site. 

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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We really hope you’ll contribute… any amount can go a long way in aiding our process. If you cannot, we understand, but there are other ways to help! First, we hope you’ll share this Indiegogo Campaign on all of your social media platforms. Second, email our campaign to anyone who you know would be interested in our amazing show! Third, come see our production at Dixon Place in NYC.