Terry Buffington Productions LLC
Description:
Terry Buffington Productions LLC is a community-based organization with the goal of featuring cultural and diverse productions and events composed of talented individuals. As a community building event, I as the Artistic Director I will bring the organization to a broader and more diverse audience by reaching out to those communities who are enthusiastic about theater, social and political awareness.
Location:
Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, located in Southeastern Washington within the distinct region known as the Palouse, an important agricultural area. Pullman serves as home to the beautiful Washington State University, one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West and home of the 100% employee-owned Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Pullman is known for its lush vegetation, rolling hills, college sports, particularly the Washington State Cougars, and the National lentil Festival. The city itself had a population of 34,833 in 2020 with 8,828 households and 3,601 families living in the city.

Culture:
Pullman thrives from a very diverse and international student population and our cultural organization will tap into the community to build an audience of diverse theater and public event attendees and participants.
Racial Composition of Pullman:
White – 83.10%
Asian – 8.48%
African American – 2.40 %
Two or More Races – 3.40%
Other – 1.58%
Native American – 0.67%
Pacific Islander – 0.38%
Average Income / Annum of Pullman:
>$32,073 32%
>$13,448 37%
<$13,448 31%
Mission / Goals and Objectives:
Terry Buffington Productions is a robust team that encourages community building events through collaborative effort which makes our organization more inclusive. We aim to enrich the community to feel connected through our programs by producing conscientious and thought-provoking performances and events.
Season Selection 2023-2024:
Fundi: The Ella Baker Story – Film Premier Dinner
Born Under Jim Crow: The Eddie Brooks Tapes Reading – Terry Buffington (2 actors) Jim Crow/SNCC Speech/ Exhibit – Terry Buffington
The Eddie Brooks Tapes Play – Terry Buffington (2 actors)
Production Dates:
Fundi: The Ella Baker Story: February 3, 2023 (Film Premier Dinner)
Born Under Jim Crow-The Eddie Brooks Tapes Reading*: February 17 to February 19 (4 performances) * Brownbag/Talkback Saturday 18th after matinee & Talkback after matinee Sunday 19th
Jim Crow/SNCC Speech/ Exhibit: March 1 (1st day of Women’s History Month) The Eddie Brooks Tapes Play: November 17 to 19 (5 performances)
Season Artistic & Management Staffing:
Artistic Director – Terry Buffington
Assistant Artistic Director, Technical Director – Kwasi Buffington
Season Budget:
$2,000.00

Business Expenses
Printer Canon Pixima TR7520 $279.00
X-Acto 26315 guillotine paper cutter $44.00
Printer paper $20.00/3
Business Cards $33.00/100
Brochures $92.00/100

Merchandise & Concessions:
Event dinner catering $1,200
Wine 750mL (35 glasses) $ 14.00/ 7 $98.00
Craft beer $25.00/ Case
Domestic beer $20.00/ Case
Spring water $6.00/ Case
Snapple $34.00/ Case
Famous Amous Chocolate Chip Cookies $25.00/ 36pk 2 oz.

Staffing
PR/Marketing $200.00
Talent $400.00
Over-hire Budget $250.00
Grand Total $2,727.00
Marketing Plan:
*Grass roots effort by working with the community *Fund raisers
*Radio advertisement
*Internet/website
*News Paper
*Television, local news, Public Access
*Area schools and colleges
Contingencies & Operational Policies:
Examining culture and how the organization is orientated, my goals as Artistic Director is to create a flat structure which in turn will allow information to flow in both directions and streamlines the organization thus making it more efficient. This will be achieved by forming a staff who will have an impact on the organization:
*Advisory board for good advice
*Governing Board
*A well-rounded lawyer for legal advice
* An Accountant
*A Doctor to provide healthcare, discounts, free screening, etc.
*A business professional to share ideas, help in the decision-making process and problem solving *Someone from the social elite or politician with clout and is known and respected in the community *Everyday people who give community efforts, have strong skill sets, and who is a good representation for the community.
* People who are enthusiastic about theater
*LLC or Professional PLLC, which will provide ‘breathing room’ if mistakes are made Assessment Strategies:
This prospectus will help to build a strong organization and will also help me as the Artistic Director to obtain the goals of combining more diversity through community-building events, community outreach and leadership throughout the organization.