FUNDRAISING UPDATE
We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for our end-of-year fundraiser. Last month we asked friends of Manbites Dog to make an early donation to jump start the campaign, and you responded in a big, big way.

As of Monday December 28, we have already received over $8,000 in gifts from friends and supporters, which means we are close to meeting and even exceeding our goal of $10,000 before the year is out.

And because of all of the early donations, we did not have to send out an end-of-year fundraising mailing, saving us the costs of printing and postage. That means that all donations directly support Manbites Dog.

That's why we're sending you this final appeal: if you have not made your tax-deductible donation, please consider sending it in now, and help us raise our final $2,000 before the end of the year.
 

SIZE DOESN'T MATTER
We know what you're saying -- this is the time of year when your budget is stretched thin, and everyone is asking for support. And we don't want to add to your stress by asking for more than you can afford.

So here's the deal:

PLEASE SEND US $10.

That's right -- we are asking for a small expression of support that just about everybody can afford. And that's the point: we want EVERY ONE OF YOU to take part. $10 isn't much -- it's barely enough to buy lunch for two at a fast food restaurant. But with everyone participating, it adds up in a big way -- allowing us to pay the bills, keep our building open and running, and producing the kind of innovative and exciting theater you expect from us.

(Question from the back? You would like to donate MORE than $10 and want to know if that's allowed? Of course! Send what you can afford -- if it's more than $10, that's great; if not, that's great too.)
 

OUR PLAYS ARE ABOUT YOU
Manbites Dog Theater is more than the plays that we present and the very talented artists who create them. It's also the people who make Manbites Dog a part of their lives. We're amazingly fortunate to be able to share out work with a great bunch of loyal supporters. Your enthusiasm for the shows we present is what makes it fun for us. Nothing beats the audience's excited buzz and thoughtful comments in our lobby after a performance.

Thank you in advance for your continued support, and we hope to see you soon at Manbites Dog.
 

HOW TO DONATE
-- by mail: using the form below, send your check or credit card info to Manbites Dog Theater, PO Box 402, Durham NC 27702.
-- by phone: call us at 919.682.3343 and leave a message. We will call you back.
-- Online: Make a secure donation at our website.
-- Add-on to ticket purchase. When you buy tickets to a show at Manbites Dog, consider rounding up your purchase amount by a few dollars. Over the course of a year, those dollars add up in a big way!

Remember:
-- If your employer matches gifts, please fill out and send us the matching form.
-- Gifts to Manbites Dog are tax-deductible.
-- Want to be more involved? Call or email us and let's talk!

Happy holidays! _____________________________________________________________