Write from your heart: If your heart is a song, a poem, a letter, a list, a recipe, a chant, a mantra, a prayer, a scream, a eulogy… whatever it may be, THIS is yours.


BOOK TITLE: "When The Lights Are Bright Again"  

TAG: A coffee table book of testimonials immortalizing the theater shutdown  


Forward our website to someone you know who needs to feel heard and seen right now, maybe one of your colleagues on the other side of the globe, a past teacher in the arts, a favorite director or choreographer! Let's use this chance to spread love, art, and community through our bravery in this business!

This book will be published in memory of the incredible, Nick Cordero.

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK & USE #WhenTheLightsAreBrightAgain to get the word out about this project!

And thank you for your willingness and vulnerability to share your story with the theatre community AND the world!  

Be well, Be kind & Be brave!
-Andrew Richard Norlen & Matthew Murphy / @Anorlen @MurphyMade  



TIMELINE:
These submissions will close March 31st 2021.

CONNECTING:
You will be added to our email list to be informed about any updates as we get closer to the publication date and/or if we need to discuss any editing needs regarding your letter.  

FOLLOW ALONG:
Please follow us on social media to hear updates along the way.  

THE ACTORS FUND:
Once live and published on Amazon, 90% of the sales from this book will directly benefit THE ACTORS FUND.

LENGTH:
Letter must be 2,000 characters or fewer. (on average that is around 350 or less words.)

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*by submitting this letter you agree and allow your content to be edited and formatted for the publication of When The Lights Are Bright Again. We cannot promise that your letter will appear precisely as submitted here, as we are creating a cohesive book and reserve the right to edit and refine your submission. (We do not ever intend to change your message or intention, it is simply the editing process.) You will be consulted if we need to ask questions regarding the content of your letter.

*once submitted, you agree to never seek compensation or royalties before, during, or anytime after the publication of When The Lights Are Bright Again. Your letter is a contribution to this project and this fundraiser, and by submission you agree that your submitted intellectual property is now a part of this project. Should we need clarification or input, we will reach out (via email).