Help Bring Gladys to life
TODAY!
Your donation will help create this brand new musical from the ground up!
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Support the Development of Gladys
Gladys is currently being developed with the support of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts service organization that serves as the project’s fiscal sponsor. Through this partnership, supporters can make secure, tax-deductible contributions to help bring Gladys to the stage.
Your support helps fund the next stages of development—including readings and workshops, musical arrangements and score preparation, artist fees, rehearsal and production expenses, and other costs associated with developing a new musical.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps move Gladys one step closer to the stage. Thank you for believing in new musical theatre and for helping us tell Gladys Bentley’s extraordinary story.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Gladys: A New Musical is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions made through our Fractured Atlas fundraising page are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Your contribution helps fund the development of Gladys: A New Musical, including music preparation, workshops, live performances, and paying the artists bringing this story to life.
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Gladys is currently in active development. A full draft of the musical has been completed, with its first public developmental reading scheduled for November 7, 2026 at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.
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Yes! We welcome collaborators, advocates, history buffs, and supporters. If you're interested in partnering, investing, or participating in future development, we’d love to hear from you.
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Absolutely. Donors will have opportunities to stay connected through updates, announcements, and behind-the-scenes insights as the musical continues to grow.