ArtsWest today launched a new community engagement campaign called Tell The Story that they say "allows our patrons and others in the community to engage with the stories we tell together and connect them to the process of getting a show on its feet." The branding carries the #TELLTHESTORY hashtag used in social media.

It's a fundraising campaign in which theater fans and others are asked to donate and help support the show or shows in our season with which they most connect.

"Their donation is a way to show their support of the stories they want to see told and in return we'll include them on the journey as each show takes shape. We want to cultivate a new audience with a stake in the art that we make," ArtsWest said in a press release.

The campaign runs from September 1st to September 22nd via Crowdrise, an online fundraising website for personal fundraisers, non-profit fundraising, and event fundraising.

In addition, the Season Launch Party, Uncharted, is on September 10th, from 7:30PM to 10:00PM. The first 50 people to donate $100 to their campaign will receive an invitation for 2 to their season launch party. The party will take place at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center at 4408 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106. They will have beer, wine, and pastries provided by Elliott Bay Brewing, NW Wine Academy, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and Panera Bread