Dear Friend of the Hippodrome,
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your voice to help amplify our mission. Whether you can make a gift today or not, you can voice your support online and help us share a magical holiday tradition that introduces thousands of young minds to the wonder of live theater.
Every year, nearly 2,000 students experience their very first live theater performance at the Hippodrome’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” For many, this cherished field trip becomes a transformative moment—where theater’s magic first captures their imagination. Through our $10 student ticket program, we’ve made this experience accessible to students across our community.
To continue this tradition, we need to raise $17,500 to subsidize our student ticket program. This investment in our community’s youth ensures that “A Christmas Carol” remains accessible to all students.
Here’s how you can help: Share our mission with your network!
Choose one of these ready-to-share messages and post it on your social media platforms:
- For Instagram: “Did you know @hipptheatre brings 2,000 students to their first live theater experience through A Christmas Carol? $10 student tickets make the magic of theater accessible to all! Support the next generation of theater lovers this #GivingTuesday
#KeepGainesvilleHipp #GNVArts” - For Facebook:@hipptheatre brings 2,000 students to their first live theater experience through A Christmas Carol. $10 student tickets make the magic of theater accessible to all! Support future theater lovers this #GivingTuesday Visit thehipp.org/GT24 to help #KeepGainesvilleHipp
- For Twitter/X: @hipptheatre brings 2,000 students to their first live theater experience through A Christmas Carol. $10 student tickets make the magic of theater accessible to all! Support future theater lovers this #GivingTuesday Visit thehipp.org/GT24 to help #KeepGainesvilleHipp
- For Bluesky: “2,000 students. One magical show. Countless dreams inspired. Support @HippTheatre $10 student tickets for A Christmas Carol! #GivingTuesday #KeepGainesvilleHipp”
- For LinkedIn: The Hippodrome Theatre’s $10 student ticket program gives 2,000 young people their first taste of live theater through ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Join me in supporting this vital arts education initiative that transforms young lives. Visit thehipp.org/GT24 and support the Hippodrome this #GivingTuesday #KeepGainesvilleHipp
By sharing our story, you help ensure that the transformative power of live theater remains accessible to all students in our community. Every share—and every gift—brings us closer to our goal of raising $17,500 for student tickets.
Remember to tag @HippTheatre and use #KeepGainesvilleHipp so we can thank you for your support!
With gratitude,
The Hippodrome Staff
Picture by Michael Eaddy.