Updating the Team

The KickStarter campaign has officially concluded with all the pledges finally collected by their system. We beat the odds -- it isn't unusual for 5 to 10% of pledges to error out and not fund. Our rate? 100% funded as of this morning.

Now begins the process of waiting for the funds to transfer (7 to 10 days) but there's no risk there and so the crew breathed a sigh of relief :) Now it all feels real to us!

That being the case, we thought it was time for a nice big update... but not here. We have the new blog set up with the new name ;) Though the links at the blog aren't active yet, that's all part of the update! From now on, tune in to all the best news at:

http://www.ourepicheroes.blogspot.com

An Epic Victory

Heroes -- cast, crew and supporters of the show -- please take a moment to smile and recognize the incredible thing you have all done. The campaign is successful. Not just the goal of $3000 but the stretch goal of $3333 that will cover all the fees that the system takes for processing.

This means that all of Season 1 will post and the premiere of Episodes 6 through 12 will happen at the Dragonfly Theater in Port Orchard.

Then Season 2 will begin to roll into existence. The new, nonprofit "Epic Heroes" will have a board of director that includes some of the parents of the cast and decisions will be made together as a team.

All of your hard work and support of each other has made this moment possible. All of us stepped outside our comfort zone and reached deeper into our courage and dedication than ever before.

Congratulations, Heroes. You have made the impossible possible in the most epic of ways.

Thank you all for taking this journey with me.

Let the adventures continue :)

Jennifer DiMarco
Proud to Be Your Director

Less Than 50 Hours, Only $102 to Go!

With less than 50 hours until our final campaign ends, we only need $102 more to make our $3000 plus fees goal of $3333! This is an incredible moment for all the team and our supporters! The final push! Share what you're doing to help make the final $102 on Facebook and inspire others to do the same. See how every $1 or $5 donation really added up?! Go Heroes! http://kck.st/O8X2Q6

Thank You + A Huge Sale

I'd like to take a moment to thank the pledgers who have pushed us closer to to $3300 (or $3333 as a contributor pointed out -- yikes!) so that the KickStarter fees will be covered. It means a lot to me that so many of you have helped us in this way. If we don't reach $3333 by 7:50pm on August 10, Brianne and I will pay the fees and the rest of Season 1 will post. The fact that pledgers have continued to help us is a personal support to me and Brianne and we feel so loved and appreciated because of it.

Thank you for not giving up and pushing our goal past the minimum so the fees won't be an issue.

In the spirit of working hard right up to and even beyond the final deadline, Brianne, Faith, Maxwell and I have placed a ton of stuff up for sale. All the funds will be donated immediately to either the campaign or (if items sell after August 10) Season 2. We know you're not done giving to this show and neither are we, friends. That KickStarter URL again is http://kck.st/O8X2Q6

Wooden Phoenix Box from India
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290756595170

Princess House Crystal Wagon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290756596110

Crystal Lot: Geode, Quartz, Ball and Stand
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290756601500

Girls Size 10/12 Dance Leotards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290756603962

Games 'n' Music DS Cartridge (Play ROMs on Your DS)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290756610885

Vanguard Tripod
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3188625879

Office Machines & Furniture
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/fuo/3188603742.html
Includes:

Duplo DB-250 perfect binder with extra hot melt glue pellets and table (weighs more than 300 pounds, please plan accordingly)
$1500

Two six-drawer metal file cabinets
$60 each or $50 for both

Two-drawer locking metal file cabinet
$25

Foster banker's portfolio file cabinet
$30

HP Color LaserJet 8550 DN with duplexer installed and extra fuser kit
$300

HP LaserJet 8100 DN (duplexer-ready but none currently installed)
$100

Multi 2020 Hydraulic Electric Paper Cutter (weighs more than 300 pounds, please plan accordingly)
$300

Heavy duty rolling cart
$30

Two storage cabinets
$20 each or $30 for both

Two Ikea computer desks
$25 each or $40 for both

Dear Cast

Dear Kiddos and Teens Alike,

I have never lost faith in you. I have always kept hope. We are less than $50 away from our goal and we still have seven days to go. Do you know what this means?

It means that 41 different people believe in you, too.

What you're doing by working together, supporting each other and crafting this show is nothing short of a testament to what your generation can do and what all people can do who truly believe in a project.

You all know that we need $3000 to continue. And you know that the KickStarter process will take 10% of whatever we make here. But please understand that whether or not we make a penny over $3000, Brianne and I will pay the difference with joy and with the honor of being able to continue to work with you all.

Spending time creating these adventures with you makes me smile every morning and drives me forward even through the hardest days.

Thank you for everything you do.

Your friend,
Jennifer

Hero Rebecca Strikes!

Long-time amazon princess... err, I mean, HERO... Rebecca has struck again. During the Second Epic Yard Sale, Rebecca snuck in upped her pledge. We're so close, team :) Keep the faith! Stay hopeful.

Hero Colette: Tonight We Howl For You!

In honor of Black Wolf Paranormal, and their pledge from Colette, the staff of "Epic Heroes" howls tonight! Hhhhooooowwwwwllllll! We know that Colette and her good fellows at BWP will hear our thank you howl and smile :) Thank you, Colette and friends. Your support is our hope.