It’s that time of year again—when Hugh takes on a totally wacky challenge to prove his love for GCTC (and help raise funds while he’s at it). Last year, you helped us blow past our $10K goal, so this year we’re going bigger: $15,000.
After 2024’s Hugh-kulele-run-a-thon, the stakes were high. So the GCTC team dreamed up a challenge worthy of your donations and Hugh’s courage. Drumroll please…
Hugh has to create and perform a musical in just one week (ukulele included). Get ready for Hugh-kulele: The Musical!
Here’s the timeline:
June 7–12
June 7–8: Scriptwriting
June 9: First read & rehearsal
June 10: Rehearsals & design
June 11: Tech & invited dress
June 12: Opening and closing night!
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Bonus:
Help us hit $5K by May 19 and Sarah Kitz will join the cast! Don't miss the chance to see Sarah and Hugh perform together!
Follow along on social for behind-the-scenes action and to find out who’s helping Hugh write the musical!
Donation perks kick in at just $20! Each tier includes everything listed above it—so the more you give, the more you get! and of course, $20+ donations get a tax receipt.
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We want you to be a part of the show. Donate to have your say in how the show is developed!
$20 – Show Ticket
One seat to the big show.
$50 – Vote on Genre*
Shape the show’s soul—will it be a Romcom? Sci-fi? Vampire musical?! You’’ get a chance to pick.
$100 – Vote on Song Topics*
Help decide what Hugh will be singing about. We'll send a list of fun choices.
$150 – Vote on Hugh’s Costume*
Pick the outfit Hugh will wear for one shining moment on stage.
$300 – Your Name in a Song
You’ll be immortalized in lyrics. Hugh will literally sing your name.
$500 – VIP Access + Cameo!
Get invited to the Dress Rehearsal—and if you’re up for it, make a cameo in the show!
Donate now to have your say in how this musical develops, and who performs!
*We’ll be sending out forms for voting and booking tickets to everyone who qualifies by the end of this week—keep an eye on your inbox! Voting closes on June 6 so Hugh has everything he needs before writing begins on June 7.