“VISION-DESIRE-HOPE-STRUGGLE-EFFORT-PRAISE”
OPPORTUNITY is defined as a favorable combination of circumstances, time and place; a chance for advancement.
The vision of PDM Productions,Inc. is very clear. There is not, nor cannot be an opportunity that can be taken until there is an opportunity given. The production of the Nutcracker Sweet , development of original works and classics, partnering with other organizations, and individuals in the performing and fine arts, are all opportunities given. In working with children and adults in any community, it is necessarily important to have scholarship and financial aid opportunities available for everyone, regardless of the socio-economic lifestyle.
The desires and hopes for opportunities are not only for the “under-served”, but for all to be served. Scholarships will be awarded on lots of levels; merit, performance, need-based, and continuing education, regardless of age. Financial assistance is available for anyone who applies. There will be qualifiers, but you won’t know if you qualify, or if you will be the recipient of a scholarship, unless you apply.
BUILDING ON FOUNDATIONS that have already been established is the best way to begin a relationship within a community. That’s why regardless of whether we are committing to a performance, workshop, or partnership, we will be in contact with whoever is necessary beforehand. Whether it’s a family business, community leader, faith based organization, or some other person or organization; we know that we need to have some knowledge of the community. What better way than to be in communication with someone who is already there. Our goal is never to only produce, or be involved in a performance or workshop, but to develop relationships. And, if the need is to establish what we can provide on a continuous basis, then we will do what is necessary to make that happen.
The plans of having “OPEN AUDITIONS” also means that we know that in some cases individuals may want to participate, but don’t feel as if they have the skills. That being the case, we will go into an area of need, or provide individuals, with some necessary tools ahead of time and prepare them. Whether prepared or not, will not disqualify anyone from auditioning. Why? Because it is our desire to not limit an individual, or community, from doing a production like the Nutcracker Sweet, for example just because someone says, “You can’t do that!”
Art is defined as skill acquired by experience or study; the use of skill and imagination in the production of things of beauty. The Arts do not create limitations, but opportunities, regardless of ethnic, racial, social, or economic situations. PDM Productions, Inc. has a vision, but without community partners and sponsors, achievement will be very limited. If we limit the opportunities that can be given, we directly affect the opportunities that can be taken.