HOST A PRESENTATION

LIFE IN A JAR IS:

A powerful presentation for all audiences.
A dynamic program touching the Holocaust, ethics, education, respect and unsung heroes.
A program which brings together a great educational project and a courageous woman.
A presentation of hope, not despair.
A presentation which inspires all on the 100th anniversary of Irena Sendler's birth- 1920-2010

The Life in a Jar play and presentation is ideal for conferences and conventions, especially educational,social work and religious groups.  Temples, churches and groups of all kinds have been inspired with the Life in a Jar presentation. 

"One does not have the words to adequately express the feelings of gratitude to a person such as Irena Sendler and a cast such as Life in a Jar."  Pennsylvania - 2009

"Tikkun Olam to your troupe.  The interaction, Q&A and student sharing was as powerful as the play."

Temple in Florida - 2008

"What can I say? It was our absolute merit to finally have you with us, and the reaction to your performance has been so very positive." Indiana - 2009

"Our conference has seldom seen such a dynamic and powerful presentaton, one in which hope is held high for the world to see.  We will be talking about your program for years."   Missouri 2009

The following are needs for Life in a Jar presentations. If you are having difficulties with any of these, please contact us as soon as possible. We are flexible on some of the below requirements. As an alternative to the full presentation, individuals also present at conferences across the country, occasionally with a student or two. The needs or costs are much less, with air for one, lodging and land transportation. Individual speakers generally address adult audiences.

Click here for samples of flyers from previous presentations.

Testimonials: click here to read more

Dear Students; I saw your play at the Koscuiszko Foundation in New York City and it brought tears to my eyes. It was a pleasure to see young adults in this 21st Century showing such compassion and caring for other human beings. We are all on the earth for a reason and each of us has a task to do and complete. You all have been given an enormous undertaking which has been reaching various parts of the globe. May you complete it with God’s blessings. You and your parents should be congratulated for all the good you are bringing to all the people you come in contact with on this project.  -Elaine Ostrowski click here to read more

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Life in a Jar at:

• Office: 620-223-9991
  e-mail: irenasendlerproject@gmail.com

The Venue

• The program needs to be a minimum of one hour and 10 minutes. (It generally lasts about 80 minutes.) The presentation can be made in exactly one hour, if necessary.
• We will use what is available for venues.
• No disruptions during the presentation, such as setting up a dining area for a following luncheon.
• The nature of this program is very intimate; a small room setting is best. If the sound and light possibilities are all right, then a large audience can be accommodated. We can present more than once a day, especially on distance trips.
• The stage area needs to be at least 15 x 20 ft.
• We need a minimum of 2 hours before the presentation to set-up. The majority of our programs are for adults, although we love students in the audience. Most important is for you to advertise and to let people know from all walks of life. We want a full house to share this wonderful message with. Here are some ideas:
  • A local newspaper story; put us in contact with a reporter. We have examples from USAToday and the Kansas City Star. Hundreds of newspaper stories, radio and television stories have been done on the project. We will cooperate with all media and love to do interviews.
  • Newspaper advertisements
  • Flyers posted in the community. (Click here to see examples of flyers produced for various productions.)
  • Have local radio stations and television stations cover the event and do pre-stories.
  • Note: high resolutions images for advertising are available by contacting Mr. Conard. A CD of 152 photographs can also be obtained by contacting Kenny Felt at (620) 704-1672 or kfelt3@hotmail.com.
• We present to a variety of audiences and in a variety of locations. We enjoy family audiences in an evening setting, most of all.  The students miss less school with evening presentations, but we also present in schools.

Supplies, Props and Materials

• At least two microphones (directional microphones are best-again, if possible) are needed for the stage.
• We show a DVD in our program and will need as large a screen as possible, as well as a projection unit.
• We will need to visit on lights and sound.
• A podium is needed, with microphone, if possible.
• An extension cord from the back of the stage.
• A small microphone is needed in the back of the stage.
• We need a chair, hopefully old, wood and not in good condition.
• We also need a small table at the back of the room to put the "jar" and cards on.
• Meals provided during setup. Local favorites are welcome.
• Bottles of water for cast and crew before, during and after presentation.

Costs

Life in a Jar does not charge a fee. If you would like to offer a stipend, make the check out to the Life in a Jar Foundation. Life in a Jar is a 501 c 3 non-profit foundation.  We also ask to place the “jar” near the entrance of the presentation room. All monies deposited in the jar go to the Children of the Holocaust organization in Poland for care of designated rescuers.

We do not charge for the play, but need expenses paid. 

• Outside of 250 miles, we typically fly into a nearby airport. (Inside 250 miles, we drive and typically do not stay overnight.)
  • Air fare for six, arranged by the venue and Life in a Jar. 
  • Land transportation at the venue.  A Toyota Siena holds six people and ten suit cases, which includes our four suitcases of props. Please include some gasoline for the auto at the venue. (you may also provide the trans.)
  • Gasoline expenses and parking for the three student cars which go to and from the Kansas City airport- about 275 miles round trip. 
  • Airline luggage fees.
• Lodging: three rooms for each night we are there.  We would rather have hotels than homes, this makes it much easier for set-ups, etc.  We will stay in homes.
• Meals on the trip. We would also appreciate some snacks while setting up the play.
• We must close the educational office for each week day.  A sub costs us $48 per week day, so add this amount for each week day we miss.

Thank you!