40th Alaska Travel Raffle Winners

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Grand Prize ~ Pure Gold ~ 1979: Amber Rounds

2nd Prize ~ They Don’t Talk Back ~ 2017: Suzanne Snider

3rd Prize ~ Devilfish ~ 2019: Jacqueline Tagaban

4th Prize ~ Lost in Kubla Khan ~ 2002: Mars Geddes

5th Prize ~  Out of the Blue: an Alaskan Adventure ~ 1995: Ken Post

6th Prize ~ Moby Dick ~ 2001: Kimberly Metcalfe Helmar

7th Prize ~ Wonderland ~ 1990: Suanne Sikkema

8th Prize ~ The Night of the Iguana ~ 1988: Phyllis Kiehl

9th Prize ~ The Blue Bear ~ 2010: Ron Schonenbach

10th Prize ~ On the Razzle ~ 2002: Christopher Coutu

11th Prize ~ Boom! ~ 2010: Ted Popely

12th Prize ~ Proof ~ 2001: Daniel Antea

2024-25 Season Apprenticeships

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PERSEVERANCE THEATRE, Alaska’s largest professional theatre, is seeking two qualified apprentices for our 2024-2025 season in the areas of production/stage management, and artistic. Perseverance is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of staff and apprentices, and individuals from under-resourced groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Apprenticeships will run roughly mid-July 2024 through April 2025. Applications are due April 28, 2024. A $230 weekly stipend, housing, travel, and local transportation will be provided.

PRODUCTION / STAGE MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE

The Production/Stage Management Apprentice will work with the Associate Producer, Visiting Stage Managers, and other staff to assist in coordinating production. They will work as the Assistant Stage Manager on at least two productions. They will also assist with other administrative and technical elements of the season. Other professional development opportunities will be provided based on interest and strengths.

  • Training with Production Manager / Associate Producer on scheduling and communications between cast, creative teams, staff, and technicians
  • Preparing production paperwork, organizing processes, and conducting special research
  • Training with and working alongside tech departments to gain understanding of their operations
  • Working with professional stage managers and gaining the skills necessary to manage a professional production
  • Serving as assistant stage manager / backstage lead on at least 2 mainstage productions
  • Assisting with prep or execution on non-mainstage events throughout the year as requested
  • Around other duties, assisting company management with Airport pick-ups, housing upkeep, communications, or car maintenance.
  • Administering general office tasks. Participating in all-staff meetings / work calls (cleaning, events, production work, strike, etc.)

Directly reports to: Associate Producer
Also may report to: Visiting Stage Managers, other technical and production staff as assignments require

ARTISTIC APPRENTICE

The Artistic Apprentice will work with the Artistic Director, Associate Producer, and other staff to support the artistic producing of the 2024-25 season. They will work in an official role on up to two productions, to be determined based on need, and individual strength/interest. They will also assist with other administrative and technical elements of the season. Other professional development opportunities will be provided based on interest and strengths.

  • Training with Artistic Director and Associate Producer on casting and creative producing, including hiring, scheduling, and communications between cast, creative teams, staff, and technicians
  • Supporting artistic development and literary management, including the season planning process
  • Working with marketing and engagement department to create and coordinate lobby displays and community conversations appropriate to each mainstage show
  • Assisting with prep or execution on non-mainstage events throughout the year as requested
  • Around other duties, assisting company management with Airport pick-ups, housing upkeep, communications, or car maintenance.
  • Administering general office tasks. Participating in all-staff meetings / work calls (cleaning, events, production work, strike, etc.)

Directly reports to: Associate Producer
Also may report to: other administrative or artistic staff as assignments require


Perseverance prides itself on collaboration and on-the-job learning. The apprentices at Perseverance Theatre will work directly with staff members to train in their area of focus and of all operations in this professional regional theatre. All positions at Perseverance Theatre complete duties separate from their area of focus. This will include general office tasks, miscellaneous production tasks, company management errands, cleaning, strike, etc.

Perseverance is fostering an organizational culture led by our values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Individuals from groups not well-represented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions, please email joseph@ptalaska.org 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume (including 3 references) to joseph@ptalaska.org with the subject line being the apprenticeship you are applying for. Applications are due by April 28, 2024.

More Raffle Prizes Added

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Perseverance Theatre’s
40th Annual Travel Raffle
Just Got Better
With Additional New Prizes!

The Travel Raffle is a wonderful way to support professional theatre by and for Alaskans and win amazing prizes ~ buy your tickets today!

The Travel Raffle is an essential source of funding annually for Perseverance Theatre, and we appreciate your support!

Click here to see the Travel Raffle Prize List!

Perseverance thanks all our supporters who have helped us survive and thrive through the past few years of unique and unprecedented challenges.

40th Annual Travel Raffle Prize Packages

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Grand Prize ~ Pure Gold ~ 1979
2 Alaska Airlines Ticket Vouchers and $2,000 Cash

2nd Prize ~ They Don’t Talk Back ~ 2017
A Royal Caribbean Cruise for 2 with Oceanview Stateroom
2 Round Trip Alaska Seaplanes Ticket Vouchers
Historic Skagway Inn 1-Night Stay for 2 + Alaska House $100 Gift Card
White Pass & Yukon Railway Summit Excursion for 2
Cake Studio Gift Basket
Spice Indian Cuisine Gift $25 Card

3rd Prize ~ Devilfish ~ 2019
Eaglecrest 2024-2025 10-visit pass
Allen Marine Whalewatch & Wildlife Quest for 2
Copper Whale Inn 1-Night Stay for 2 with Breakfast
2 Tickets to Anchorage Opera’s La Traviata
Juneau Waterfront Restaurants $100 Gift Card
Island Pub $100 Gift Card
Shoefly $100 Gift Certificate
2 Alaska Native Heritage Center Passes
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

4th Prize ~ Lost in Kubla Khan ~ 2002
Arctic Circle Fly-Drive Adventure for 2
Alaska Railroad Roundtrip Anchorage – Fairbanks Tickets for 2
Allen Marine Whalewatch & Wildlife Quest for 2
Westmark Fairbanks 1-Night Stay for 2
3 Bottles of Wine from the Triangle Club
2 Anchorage Museum Passes
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

5th Prize ~  Out of the Blue: an Alaskan Adventure ~ 1995
Coastal Helicopter’s Icefield Excursion for 2
Juneau Symphony Tickets for 2
2 Bottles of Wine from Specialty Imports
Nugget Alaska Outfitter Wine Bottle + $50 Gift Card
Seong’s $50 Gift Card
“All the Rain in Juneau” Print from Kindred Post
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

6th Prize ~ Moby Dick ~ 2001
Copper Whale Inn 1-Night Stay for 2 with Breakfast
Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Columbia Glacier Cruise for 2
2024 Wearable Art Sunday table for 4
Taku Smokeries $100 Gift Card
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

7th Prize ~ Wonderland ~ 1990
Baranof Hotel 1-Night Stay for 2 & a Bottle of Bubby
Major Marine Spring Wildlife Cruise for 2
Juneau Symphony Tickets for 2
Heritage Coffee Basket
2 Bottles of Wine from Specialty Imports
Nugget Alaska Outfitter Can Coolers + $50 Gift Card
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

8th Prize ~ The Night of the Iguana ~ 1988
Alaska’s Capital Inn Bed & Breakfast: 1-Night Stay for 2 with Breakfast
Forbidden Peak Brewing Company $25 Gift Card & Camping Hammock
Rookery $50 Gift Card & Mug
Spice Indian Cuisine $25 Gift Card
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

9th Prize ~ The Blue Bear ~ 2010
Goldbelt Tramway Premium Family Pass
Silverbow Inn 1-Night Stay for 2 with Breakfast
Island Pub $100 Gift Card
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

10th Prize ~ On the Razzle ~ 2002
Juneau Symphony Tickets for 2
A Night at the Movies for 2 at Glacier Cinema
Douglas Cafe $50 Gift Certificate
El Sombrero $40 Gift Card
Forbidden Peak Brewing Company $25 Gift Card
Louie’s Douglas Inn $25 Gift Card & T-Shirt
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

11th Prize ~ Boom! ~ 2010
TK Maguire’s $200 Gift Card
$30 Coppa Gift card & T-Shirt
Louie’s Douglas Inn $25 Gift Card &T-shirt
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

12th Prize ~ Proof ~ 2001
V’s Cellar Door $50 Gift Card
Alaska Robotics $20 Gift Card 
Juneau Subway $20 Gift Card

The 40th Annual Travel Raffle drawing will be held Wednesday the 17th of April 2024 in Douglas, Alaska.  One need not be present to win.  Chances of winning a prize are approximately 1:2500 per ticket purchased based on the sale of a maximum of 2500 tickets.

Pick.Click.Give & a Surviving to Thriving Update

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Dear Friend of Perseverance,

Thanks for supporting Perseverance Theatre in 2023!  It’s hard to believe, but here we are, already halfway through the first month of 2024.  That of course means it’s time to apply for your 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend.  When you apply for the 2024 Dividend, you can support professional theatre by and for Alaskans through the Pick.Click.Give Program!

Above and beyond the PFD, it is always possible for our supporters of professional theatre by and for Alaskans to help Perseverance adapt, innovate, and thrive as we create theatre for audiences to enjoy and learn from in a complex, evolving worldwith a direct donation.

With best wishes for peace, prosperity, safety, health, and happiness in 2024!

Yours gratefully,

Benjamin Brown
Development Director
Perseverance Theatre

Before the Year Ends, Help Perseverance Theatre Go From Surviving to Thriving!

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You can help Perseverance go From Surviving to Thriving!  Please donate today and double the impact of your donation!


An Anonymous Donor has offered a $100,000 MATCHING GRANT.  Perseverance needs YOU to UNLOCK THE MATCH!  Donate today to help Perseverance create professional theatre by and for Alaskans.  Thanks to those who have already donated to help Perseverance go …

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING!

Join Us for a Talkback

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Guest Artist Talk Back on Saturday 12/2

Perseverance Theatre invites you to attend a talkback immediately following the performance of A Nice Indian Boy on Saturday 12/2 (approximately 9:20pm). This talkback is open to anyone who has purchased a ticket to any performance as well as those who attended our pay-as-you-can preview. Our panel includes Vinita Sud Belani Artistic Director of EnActe Arts and the director of A Nice Indian Boy, Susan McCully Associate Professor of Theatre at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Patty Gallagher Professor of Theatre Arts at University of California Santa Cruz, and Leslie Ishii Artistic director of Perseverance Theatre.

A Nice Indian Boy opens tonight and runs through December 17  on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage in Juneau, Alaska.

On Giving Tuesday, help Perseverance Theatre go From Surviving to Thriving!

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You can help Perseverance go From Surviving to Thriving!  Please donate today and double the impact of your donation!

An Anonymous Donor has offered a $100,000 MATCHING GRANT.  Perseverance needs YOU to UNLOCK THE MATCH!  Donate today to help Perseverance create professional theatre by and for Alaskans.  Thanks to those who have already donated to help Perseverance go …

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING!

Support professional regional theatre by and for Alaskans and keep Perseverance thriving!

Click here to donate to Perseverance!

Perseverance thanks all our supporters who have helped us survive and thrive through the past few years of unique and unprecedented challenges.

You can help Perseverance Theatre go from Surviving to Thriving!

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Please help Perseverance Theatre go from Surviving to Thriving!  Donate today and double the impact of your donation! Support professional theatre by and for Alaskans and keep Perseverance strong!

An Anonymous Donor has offered a $100,000 MATCHING GRANT.  Perseverance needs YOU to UNLOCK THE MATCH!  Donate today to help Perseverance Theatre create professional theatre by and for Alaskans.  Thanks to those who have already donated and let’s go from SURVIVING TO THRIVING!

Click here to donate to Perseverance!