STILL LAUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

A project in Parsippany, NJ by Fred Schnitzer
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A video of Senior Citizens doing "Sit Down Comedy." Bringing laughter, acknowledgment, playfulness and empowerment to seniors!
Backers: 37
Average Pledge Per Backer: $64

Funded: $2,351 of $2,000
Dates: Jul 10th -> Aug 9th (30 days)
Project By: Fred Schnitzer
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Latest News

LESS THAN A DAY TO GO...

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I AM DEEPLY GRATEFUL TO ALL THE BACKERS OF THIS PROJECT! I will continue moving forward with single-minded passion and commitment. I met with my friend and backer Bob Mellman today. He is a very talented musician and he's agreed to play and help... (Read More)

Remember Italian Stand-up Comic, Pat Cooper?

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! I just reconnected with a guy who taught me voiceovers back in the day. I took a 3 month course at his studio in the 90's. He's since closed his studio and has been working with Pat Cooper since 2010. Anyway, he thinks Cooper would lend... (Read More)

WE REACHED THE GOAL...THANK YOU ALL!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers, Thanks to your generosity we have reached the goal and are now even a little over-funded.  I am hoping more pledges will come in before the deadline and we will be able to do more things to enhance this project! THANKS AGAIN! On another... (Read More)

84% Funded! Great News...and some other misc items...

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, So we are almost there! Thank you again. I've been making calls and starting to set up appointments with Senior venue administrators.  I also made a fantastic connection with an Administrator in the rehab center where my wonderful... (Read More)

$1251 RAISED $749 to go with 16 days left!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all again. Video lighting equipment came yesterday.  Have two seniors lined up to shoot.  Have calls out to senior venues in the area. Please share this with your friends so we can get to the goal and take the $$ stress out of this. More... (Read More)

Just got word of another pledge!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey! Just got word of another $100 pledge coming in. Backer had Kickstarter technical issues but once solved this project will be only $749 away from full funding! Please spread the word and keep laughing! Fred  (Read More)

At $1051 WITH 23 DAYS TO GO!!!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome generosity! I am both humbled and grateful. I won't let you and the seniors down! FS  (Read More)

Business Card - Screen shot

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
For my relentless networking!  (Read More)

T-Shirt Logo

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a draft of the T-shirt design - A shirt we will be proud to wear!  (Read More)

UP to $800 after 6 Days! - 24 Days to Go and already 40% to goal!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
$800 out of $2000 pledged! I just wanted to thank you all again for your generosity, belief in the project and confidence in me! I'm designing the T-shirt logo and preparing a major Fred-driven telemarketing campaign to set up meetings with Senior... (Read More)

Budget

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the basic budget.  It will be tweaked as the project moves forward. If this campaign does not get fully funded, I will of course tweak it as I will be funding everything myself. Onward! Laughing til' my last breath... FS A work in... (Read More)

Another Update...Going Forward - AFTER the video is released

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to share that although this fundraising campaign is only for the video, the second part of this STILL LAUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS project is to roll out ongoing LIVE "Sit Down" Comedy Nights performed by seniors at Senior Community... (Read More)

$550 AFTER 4 DAYS! THANKS backers...and here's an update!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Additional press releases have gone out including to my local television station. Logos and music concepts underway. Networking with senior community on many levels. Began ordering technical supplies (disks, lights etc.) Next week should be a week... (Read More)

Up to $350 after 3 days...

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Collaborating on theme song. Collaborating with senior community and experts in a variety of pertinent supporting fields. Press releases still going out to local media including television. Buying and designing materials with my own funds. This video... (Read More)

Well we are off! Contributions coming in!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Got off press releases to AARP and AARPMag the Jersey Journal and the Star Ledger. Much more to come Thanks to all the generous donors so far!!!  (Read More)

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