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Letter to Editor: Help Support Ocean City Theatre Company Mission

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The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company is involved not only in producing shows throughout the year, but in sponsoring educational programs in the community, such as the above after-school drama program at Ocean City Intermediate School.

#GivingTuesday provides the perfect opportunity for those who believe in the mission of OCTC to stand up, give and show their support.

As a nonprofit organization, the Ocean City Theatre Company relies on the financial support of those who believe in our work. This support allows us to consistently deliver quality productions, which provide first-rate educational and outreach programs to residents and visitors of the greater Ocean City region.

Ticket sales alone account for only about 60 percent of the funds needed to bring live theatrical productions to children, seniors and general audiences every year. Production expenses, including royalties for permission to perform shows, cast/staff salaries, housing, costumes and sets, not to mention general overhead costs associated with day-to-day operations are immense and frequently rising.

In fact, as we look towards the end of 2014, OCTC is faced with the scary truth that our budget has a shortfall of $15,000. This shortfall is simply because our ticket income and education tuition only covers the costs associated with the specific production. We are unable to raise the extra money that is needed to cover the day-to-day operations that go into running a nonprofit company.

Please make your tax-deductible donation today, and join with us to produce high-quality live theater in America’s Greatest Family Resort.

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Make an online donation now.
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Donations may also be made mailed to: Ocean City Theatre Company, 854 Asbury Avenue, Suite 3, Ocean City, NJ 08226.

Can’t make a financial donation? That is OK, we need you to be OCTC cheerleaders in our community! Spread the word of OCTC and help us have a record number of patrons at our Holiday Spectacular coming to the Music Pier on December 12 to 14.

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is fully tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law.

— From the Ocean City Theatre Company