Hansel & Gretel - An Appalachian Musical Retelling,

About the event

Be Young. A Theatre Collective - is thrilled to announce our debut production:

Why should you sponsor?

When you sponsor our production of Hansel & Gretel, you aren't just buying an advertisement—you are investing in the cultural fabric of Asheville and supporting a homegrown movement dedicated to high-quality, professional storytelling.

Here is why your partnership matters:

1. Align Your Brand with Local Innovation

By supporting a new, homegrown collective, you position your business as a champion of the local arts. Your brand will be associated with creativity, community building, and the preservation of Appalachian culture.

2. Reach a Diverse and Engaged Audience

Theatre-goers are a loyal and attentive demographic. Unlike digital ads that can be scrolled past, your brand will be integrated into the live experience—from physical posters and social media spotlights to verbal recognition from the stage. Our audience includes local families, arts patrons, and tourists who value supporting businesses that give back to the community.

3. Direct Cultural Impact

Your sponsorship goes directly toward paying local musicians, building handcrafted sets, and providing professional opportunities for artists in our region. You are quite literally helping us "keep it local" while elevating the standard of professional theatre in Western North Carolina.

4. A Unique Storytelling Legacy

Hansel & Gretel: An Appalachian Musical Retelling is a one-of-a-kind production. By supporting this specific show, you are helping preserve mountain history and oral traditions through a 1940s lens, ensuring that our region's unique heritage is shared with the next generation.
 

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Don't see a package that fits? We believe in community over curriculum. If you would like to contribute a different amount or discuss an in-kind trade of goods or services, please reach out to us at *****@****.***. We are happy to customize a partnership that works for your business.✨

Ben Mackel

We are a collective of professional artists with a local heart.

Be Young. A Theatre Collective - was founded by a team of experienced theatre-makers who call the Blue Ridge Mountains home. While our collective is new, our individual backgrounds include years of experience in professional production, stage management, and community organizing right here in Western North Carolina. We aren’t just creating art; we are building a sustainable local institution.

We are backed by established community partners.

Trust is built on accountability. Our debut production is supported in part by ArtsAVL, Asheville's premier arts council. Furthermore, our choice to perform at the North Carolina Stage Company—one of the region's most respected professional venues—demonstrates our commitment to high production standards and professional excellence. When you support us, you are supporting a project that has already earned the confidence of Asheville’s arts leaders.

We believe in radical transparency.

We know that every dollar you invest in us is a dollar you’ve worked hard for. We treat our sponsorships as professional contracts. We provide clear timelines, fulfill every promised benefit (from logo placement to ticket delivery), and maintain open lines of communication. You will never have to wonder where your investment is going; you will see it live on stage, in the hands of our local musicians, and in the faces of our audience.

We are neighbors, not just names.

Because we are homegrown, our reputation in Asheville and Black Mountain matters to us personally. We are dedicated to being good stewards of your brand. We don’t just want a check; we want a long-term partnership where we can grow alongside your business for years to come.

 

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