Play it Foward for Strike Theater
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Strike TheaterStrike Theater is a nonprofit pillar for Twin Cities improv, sketch, storytelling, and spoken word.
$400
raised by 10 people
$250 goal
Thank-you Bonuses
Thank you, Amara!!!
Here’s your tailored 100% scientifically frame-worthy affirmation.
I wander like a little sailboat,
carried by imagination instead of maps.
I harmonize with strangers
the way I grew up harmonizing with five other voices.
I improvise like the wind knows my plans,
soft, playful, and never lost
and I end scenes like they’re wishes
ready to float away.
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Yay, Daniel, thank you!
Here’s your one-of-a-kind 100% scientifically frame-worthy affirmation.
I navigate bureaucracy by day,
and collect tiny monsters by night.
I train them with love,
trade them like legal loopholes,
and uplift my team through emojis,
like classified files with feelings.
A civil servant of chaos.
Paradox of Choice embodied.
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Thanks so much, Paul, for your support!
Per my bonus structure, here’s your personalized, 100% scientifically frame-worthy affirmation:
I keep rhythm like a calm storm.
I make the room better without announcing it.
I play the keys with conviction,
sing like feelings are real and I’m mildly offended,
and lift the scene like showing off is boring.
Even when I’m obviously the threat.
A quiet menace in perfect pitch.
The Main Thing.
What began as a one-off improv class has become my lifeline for 3+ years now. Improv has this strange superpower… it can pull you out of the darkest days and instantly drop you back into joy, connection, and magical co-creative moments. It’s How-to-Be-a-Human-Being 101 disguised as adult recess. And somehow, you play your way into mastering actual life skills.
So why support comedy arts? Adults who play together stay sane together - and we spread that sanity like it’s 1999 meets 2025!
How it works - ALL in 1 day: $25,000 goal
When: Thursday, Nov. 20, from Noon to Midnight
What: Strike Theater’s Give to the Max Day aka the Night of 25,000 Laughs: a 1 day talent show and donation marathon.
How: Donate in $5–$10 chunks for more chances to win $500 bonus drawings- every 15 minutes.
Ex: $25 split into $5 = 5 entries.
But honestly…donate however, whenever. Every bit helps. 💛
💛 Inspired actions (any and all):
1. Donate anytime on Thursday Nov 20, 1am-11:59pm EST.
BEST time: 1am-2am EST (quiet window) or anytime in the early hours.
Power Hours: (Larger Bonuses) : 11am-11:59 am, 11pm-11:59pm
2. Catch any shows on 11/20: noon to midnight (no ticket needed!).
3. Watch the leaderboard LIVE at givemn.org/event/lxy6tf
🥹 Personal Thank YOUs from me (Joy)
$50: A custom frame-worthy affirmation
$100: A 10-min gratitude session - delivered telepathically
Top donor: 15-min Zoom chat - reiki, therapy vibes, or we can bitch about your mother