Support Pyramid Theatre Company
As a non-profit theatre company, your donations make it possible for us to carry out our mission in this community.
Fences, 2014
Iowa’s only black theatre company
In the summer of 2014 the Des Moines Social Club hired Ken-Matt Martin to produce and direct August Wilson's Fences. The following summer, in 2015, Pyramid Theatre Company was founded under the leadership of Martin and Artistic Director, Jiréh Breon Holder. Our founding members include Tiffany Johnson, Freddie Fulton, Nana Coleman, Alexis Davis, and Claudine Cheatem.
Since then, Pyramid has produced 10 plays that feature the work and performances of Black artists, and has also been involved in the community, empowering and working with students, partnering with other nonprofit local organizations that serve this community, and creating awareness about social issues that need to be addressed, especially in the climate of civil unrest that we face today.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Pyramid Theatre Company is to provide a gateway to the arts for the Des Moines community by illuminating the presence of Black artists in the theatre canon and providing a means of artistic expression to emerging Black voices.
The company commits itself to the tenet of Sankofa, a word in the Akan language of Ghana meaning “return to retrieve.” With this in mind, PTC will offer works firmly rooted in the lessons of the past in order to serve needs of the present.
Our Involvement:
Some of the past events, partnerships, and accomplishments we’ve made include:
Partnering with Back2School and MAV - (Mothers Against Violence) to provide free school supplies for local school-age children
Promoting the 21-Day Equity Challenge by United Way of Central Iowa, raising public awareness on racial inequality in our society
Supporting local Black-owned businesses by celebrating the accomplishments of local business owners
Making the list of nationally-recognized Black Theatre Companies by Black Theatre Matters
Partnering with the Iowa Architectural Foundation to produce a music video for the virtual event, “Everyone is Served: Celebrating New Life for the Edna Griffin Building”
Supporting youth in our local neighborhoods and providing useful information and access to the arts for students who are interested
Participating in discussion groups for Bravo and The Arts Council
Tiffany Johnson and Pyramid Theatre Company reminded our Oakridge Neighborhood youth that they are valued and have powerful voices in this world, Summer 2020
Ways to Give
Pyramid Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all of our work and productions are made possible by the generous people and organizations who donate. Your individual and corporate tax deductible contributions enable us to continue to amplify Black artists, Black voices, and Black excellence in our community. Here are the different ways you can support our company.
You can give by click on the buttons below for online donations, or checks can be mailed to:
• 2518 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310
The tiers of online giving are:
Friend:
One-time donation of an amount to your discretion
Patron:
3-month commitment to donations of $500 or more each month
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Patrons will have their name or company logo displayed on the sponsors page of our website
Legacy Givers:
Commit to an ongoing, monthly contribution of a set amount $500+
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Legacy Givers will have their name or company logo displayed on the sponsors page of our website
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Legacy Givers will also have priority access to Pyramid Theatre Company productions, both virtual and live
Have Questions?
If you have further questions about donating to Pyramid Theatre Company, or want to know more about us, please contact us here and we will get back to you as soon as possible!