For the past few months, I have been working closely with the senior producer of PBS in Richmond,
Paul Roberts, to work out the plan for bringing the Neon Man and Me to television. With a shoot date
set for the spring of 2007, a three- month editing schedule, and plans for national distribution, all
that's left is to raise the necessary funds.
When Paul told me it would take $10,000 to produce the show, I looked him right in the eyes and
without blinking I said that it I thought it would be easy. Why? Well, as the character in my play says....
"God always provides a way when there is no way. You always take the right turn in the path."
How can you give?
I'm confident, that with your help, I'll be able to raise the money necessary for the production and that
by the fall of this year, families all over the world will be able to turn on PBS and take part in that sixty
minutes of magic and healing and hope that I've been providing to audiences in theaters all across
the country. Won't you please consider being a part of this fundraiser?
You can give in two ways. First you can make a donation directly to the PBS fund by clicking any of
the "Make a Donation" links located throughout my site. Secondly, why not consider hosting "Glow"
the documentary film, in your own living room for you, your family, and 10 of your closest friends...more
Paul Roberts, to work out the plan for bringing the Neon Man and Me to television. With a shoot date
set for the spring of 2007, a three- month editing schedule, and plans for national distribution, all
that's left is to raise the necessary funds.
When Paul told me it would take $10,000 to produce the show, I looked him right in the eyes and
without blinking I said that it I thought it would be easy. Why? Well, as the character in my play says....
"God always provides a way when there is no way. You always take the right turn in the path."
How can you give?
I'm confident, that with your help, I'll be able to raise the money necessary for the production and that
by the fall of this year, families all over the world will be able to turn on PBS and take part in that sixty
minutes of magic and healing and hope that I've been providing to audiences in theaters all across
the country. Won't you please consider being a part of this fundraiser?
You can give in two ways. First you can make a donation directly to the PBS fund by clicking any of
the "Make a Donation" links located throughout my site. Secondly, why not consider hosting "Glow"
the documentary film, in your own living room for you, your family, and 10 of your closest friends...more
For questions about the fund please feel free to e-mail:
Paul Roberts, Senior Producer PBS at proberts@ideastations.org
Paul Roberts, Senior Producer PBS at proberts@ideastations.org
| The Neon Man/ PBS Fundraiser |
About the Fund
I have to admit, when John Felton, the Vice president of Programming and Production at PBS,
stood up at the very end of my last Richmond show of 2006 and said he was green-lighting, "The
Neon Man and Me," to become a PBS special I was quite surprised. You see, I knew he was in the
audience and I sort of kept my eye on him.
From my perspective though, he seemed disinterested and distracted, looking quite often from
side to side and from row to row. My assumption, I found out later after talking with him, was
completely wrong.
I have to admit, when John Felton, the Vice president of Programming and Production at PBS,
stood up at the very end of my last Richmond show of 2006 and said he was green-lighting, "The
Neon Man and Me," to become a PBS special I was quite surprised. You see, I knew he was in the
audience and I sort of kept my eye on him.
From my perspective though, he seemed disinterested and distracted, looking quite often from
side to side and from row to row. My assumption, I found out later after talking with him, was
completely wrong.
| © Slash Coleman 2006 |
You see, he was studying my audience members very carefully...and for
good reason. After all, PBS finds it's way into 99% of the homes that
have a television. It's viewers are not only smart, but it's viewers also put
a lot of trust in those in the green-light control room. The thumbs up
from Mr. Felton gave me the assurance that my show, despite the
awards it had won, had universal appeal for audience members of all
ages.
good reason. After all, PBS finds it's way into 99% of the homes that
have a television. It's viewers are not only smart, but it's viewers also put
a lot of trust in those in the green-light control room. The thumbs up
from Mr. Felton gave me the assurance that my show, despite the
awards it had won, had universal appeal for audience members of all
ages.
| Prefer to send a check? Checks may be made out to The Living Room Tour and send to: Slash Coleman Entertainment PO Box 14781 Richmond, VA 23221-4781 |
Fundraiser Update
On November 30, 2007, through Internet donations and the Glow Living Room Tour, we
raised all of the $10,000 required for the PBS budget.
On November 30, 2007, through Internet donations and the Glow Living Room Tour, we
raised all of the $10,000 required for the PBS budget.
