THANK YOU, JACKRABBIT COMMUNITY!

I are absolutely thrilled to share that our 2026 Vertical Raise Fundraiser raised an incredible $7,340 toward our $7,500 goal!

That means our families, friends, alumni, neighbors, community members, and supporters helped us raise nearly 98% of our goal for the Mesa High School Theatre Program — and I could not be more grateful.

When we launched this fundraiser, we talked a lot about how every little bit counts. We meant it. Every $10, $20, $25, $50, $100, and every gift in between came together to make this possible. No donation was “too small.” Every single one was an investment in our students and the work they do.

These funds will help offset the rising costs of producing our mainstage shows, including performance rights and materials, while also helping provide our students with opportunities to participate in festivals, competitions, Arizona Thespian events, and other educational theatre experiences throughout the year.

But more than anything, $7,340 represents a whole lot of people saying, “We believe in these kids. We believe in what they're creating. And we want to help.”

That means more to me than I can adequately express.

To every person who donated, shared our fundraiser, sent a text or email, encouraged one of our students, or helped spread the word: THANK YOU!

Our students work incredibly hard to bring stories to life on our stage. Knowing there is a community standing behind them and supporting that work makes all the difference.

$7,340 raised. Nearly 98% of our goal. One incredible Jackrabbit community.

Every little bit counted — and together, you made it add up to something pretty extraordinary.

From all of us at the Jackrabbit Theatre Company, THANK YOU for supporting our students, supporting the arts, and helping us make some theatre!

Jere Van Patten
Director of Theatre
Mesa High School
Jackrabbit Theatre Company