Ma'Sue Productions and Akron Civic Theatre Present The Big Blue Ball May 17th, 2019 Akron Civic Theatre *182 S Main St* *Akron, OH 44308* *Tickets * *Pre-Sale* $20 (Through May 15th) *General Admission* $25 *GET TICKETS HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-blue-ball-tickets-58317844242>* *Bring your your blue threads and come join us for fun and fellowship as we celebrate 8 years of original work! * There will be music, a silent auction full of goods provided by businesses all over Akron and NEOhio We can't wait to see you! *Last year, *you were a part of the amazing community that *helped us raise $3,088.86 *toward matching our *Knight Challenge Arts Challenge *project “Or Does It Explode?” ( SHOWTOGO) a show first mounted in 2014, that chronicle’s black manhood, through a series of vignettes utilizing dance, poetry, rap and traditional theater forms. *Why donate this year?* We are raising funds to build infrastructure and extend our operational budget to ensure more consistent programming and the continued commitment to creating innovative, empathy-inducing work. We are growing at a rapid pace and with growth comes an increasing demand for resources and staffing. It is also extremely important for us to have our artists receive respectful and competitive compensation for their invaluable contributions to the work. This year we will be announcing our first official season and we're excited to continue to grow as company with your support. *GET TICKETS HERE <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-blue-ball-tickets-58317844242>*