text: Hedwig is making her way back to Knoxville. But this time she's at The Pilot Light and she needs your help. TOMMY MUST BE STOPPED!!!!!!
  So here's the deal, children. Hedwig is on her way to Knoxville. But, with the economy crash and the ever-present plethora of struggling artists (no matter the economy), she needs your help. Come November, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is invading The Pilot Light in Knoxville's Old City!!! She'll make her big debut Thanksgiving weekend and stay for a whole month! And, although the production in inexpensive in comparison to some, for it to be its best some funds have to come together.
  Most basically, we need some sound equipment that is, considering our current available funds, simply out of reach. And, of course, for Hedwig to be, in her own words, "the best you've ever seen," there must be drag galore. We want to make the show the best possible experience for ourselves----oops...FOR YOU!!!!!----and Kickstarter has allowed us to use this online medium to include you in the artistic process.
  This really is a unique opportunity for all of us. Bringing Hedwig back to life in Knoxville will surely be a gift to the town. Especially during the holiday season. When you are sick and tired of Jingling Bells and Frosting your Nose, just come watch Hedwig fall apart, and suddenly all your Holiday Humbugs pale in comparison!
  Another special part about this vision is that the intention is to take Hedwig on tour to dive bars across the country. And each of you has an opportunity to support local artists in their endeavor to take a meaningful project out of Knoxville and share our unique bent with other parts of the country. YOU can be a part of this and forever say that "you were there when..."
  The cast will be paid "out of the door," which means out of ticket sales. The funds raised on here are going toward purchases of props, sound equipment, costume materials, etc. We also have to pay certain fees and royalties to perform this copyrighted work. So, in effect, your contribution makes you a producer of the show. But don't let that go TOO far to your head.
  The feedback and finances provided on Kickstarter are the only way we currently have to anticipate the size of our audience. This is the only place you can PRE-PURCHASE a ticket. So if you don't want to wait in line like those other suckers, be sure to read the incentives carefully to see whether your contribution earns you a reservation!
  Hedwig will not be very available for conversation during or after performances, so the cast party will be a chance for you to socialize with the cast AND TELL THEM HOW AMAZING THEY WERE!!! ;) For now, you'll just have to trust that it's gonna be a hell of a lot of fun.
  Honestly, Yeah! But who isn't???
  But seriously. We do not have the advantage of being a non-profit or some such. This is a way for you to contribute to the arts and get something in return (other than a fabulous production of a legendary show). We are, as a cast, willing and able to work for our money. We don't intend to take any money we didn't earn. We are pleased to give you an opportunity to be a patron of our art.
  You can pledge any amount at any time, but the funds will not be collected from kickstarter until October 31. So as you plan your contribution, keep that in mind. :)
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  Everyone needs some good Karma, right. If you wanna just send us a few bucks, we'll magically TRANSfer that green love into wonderful light energy that even Carol Anne couldn't resist. In our personal opinion, all the other incentives pale in comparison to the love we have to give you. And if you buy that I've still got George Strait's ocean front property in Arizona. Arizona's nice.Estimated delivery:
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  Would you like to receive or send a special Holiday Greeting Card from Hedwig, etc.? Send us a few bucks and we'll brighten up your ChristmasEstimated delivery:
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  Ticket prices are $20 and Kickstarter is the only system we will use to provide advance tickets. So if you want to ensure you have a spot, consider purchasing your ticket here. More than $20 is ok, too!!! ;)Estimated delivery:
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  This contribution guarantees you a seat to the performance of your choice AND free admission to the Cast Party on Saturday November 26!!!Estimated delivery:
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  Can't get enough musical theater? Well, WAY before Dorothy landed in Stephen Schwartz's Oz, Judas "prepared the way of the Lord." Get an autographed copy of the Original Cast Album of Godspell as a special gift for preparing the way of the HEDWIG!!!! Also available is an autographed copy of the Pippin album cover.Estimated delivery:
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  Get a ticket to the show and a ONE OF A KIND purse made from an actual Dolly Parton record cover. Dolly and Hedwig...you decide who wears more makeup!!!Estimated delivery:
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  Are you CHO-dependent? Well how 'bout helping Hedwig and meeting your Margaret Cho-ta (that's a "quota" joke) with and autographed copy of the Cho-dependent album OR an autographed copy of the poster for the same album???Estimated delivery:
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  Also a Shortbus fan??? Get a Shortbus poster autographed by the one and only John Cameron Mitchell. No joke.Estimated delivery:
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  Want to bring Hedwig to your town or venue? We'll play anywhere. Seriously. Got a Waffle House? Got a HOUSE? Whether it be a special show at a party or a longer run at your venue, we'll make it work!!!Estimated delivery:
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