Just Say Gay

Fundraising

🎉 Branded Watch Party Kit for Fans & Influencers

📍 Goal: Create a fun, interactive experience for fans to celebrate the streaming premiere of Just Say Gay, with exclusive merchandise and content to drive engagement and increase brand visibility.

1️⃣ Watch Party Kit Components

🎭 1. Exclusive T-Shirt

  • Design: “Drag. Drama. Tornadoes. Just Say Gay” in a bold, neon font
  • Size Options: XS – XXL (Include the option for custom fit)
  • Special Edition: Limited to 100 pieces

🌈 2. Custom Drinkware (Mug or Cocktail Glass)

  • Design: The show’s tagline: “What’s in the storm shelter?”
  • Add-on: Include drag queen-inspired design with sparkly detailing

📖 3. Signed Digital Playbill

  • Content: A downloadable digital version with behind-the-scenes photos, cast bios, and a personalized thank you message from the director/playwright.

🎧 4. Digital Soundtrack or Play

  • Extras: Offer the soundtrack of the show with fun, dramatic music tracks and special audio clips (e.g., funny moments, cast commentary)

🎉 5. Streaming Party Essentials

  • Item: “Drag Queen Watch Party Kit” with:
    • A recipe card for a signature cocktail (*e.g., The Gay Twister or Lip Sync Martini)
    • Confetti poppers (for when the show’s most dramatic moments hit)
    • Party favors: Glittery pins or stickers with the Just Say Gay logo

2️⃣ Watch Party Kit Sales Strategy

📅 Launch Date: 2 weeks before the streaming premiere of Just Say Gay
📍 Where to Sell:

  • Official Website (with a dedicated “Stream with Us” page)
  • Social Media Links (Instagram/Twitter/Facebook Store)
  • Etsy/Shopify (for non-physical products like digital playbills and soundtrack)

💰 Price Point:

  • Complete Kit (Merch + Extras): $60 – $100 (Limited Edition)
  • Merch Bundle (T-shirt + Mug): $40 – $50
  • Digital Kit (Signed Playbill + Soundtrack): $25 – $30

💡 Bonus Strategy:

  • Run a pre-order promotion offering exclusive early bird prices for fans who purchase before the streaming release.
  • Offer VIP tickets as a bundled option for fans who want to attend a virtual “Behind-the-Scenes” Q&A with the cast and creative team.

3️⃣ Influencer & Community Engagement

  • Create a “Watch Party Challenge” on TikTok or Instagram where fans can post videos of their own party kits or reactions while watching the show. The best video wins an exclusive VIP meet-and-greet.
  • Drag Queen Collaborations: Partner with drag influencers to unbox their watch party kits, film fun reactions, and share their streaming setup.
  • Cross-Promotion with LGBTQ+ Bars: Offer discounts on the kit or special cocktails at participating LGBTQ+ bars, where fans can attend watch parties in person.

💡 Kickstarter/Patreon Campaign Plan for Just Say Gay

1️⃣ Kickstarter Campaign Plan (Funding for Expansion/Streaming)

📍 Goal: Raise funds to cover future production costs, expansion of the show, streaming rights, and promotional efforts. The campaign will focus on community involvement, offering exclusive experiences and merchandise to backers.

2️⃣ Campaign Overview

📅 Campaign Duration: 30–45 days
💰 Funding Goal: $50,000 – $150,000 (depending on the scale of the expansion or streaming adaptation)

3️⃣ Rewards Tiers for Kickstarter

TierPriceReward
🎭 $25 – Digital Thank You$25Digital thank-you card + name in credits of the streaming show.
👕 $50 – Watch Party Starter$50Exclusive Just Say Gay T-shirt + digital playbill.
🍹 $100 – Drag Queen Party Pack$100Watch Party Kit (T-shirt + Mug + Digital Playbill) + name in credits.
🎤 $250 – VIP Behind-the-Scenes$250All of the above + exclusive virtual Q&A with the cast & crew + VIP access to a live stream of a performance.
🌟 $500 – Full VIP Experience$500All of the above + personalized signed script from the cast + video shoutout from the cast.
💎 $1,000 – Executive Producer$1,000All of the above + Executive Producer credit on the streaming series or filmed production + private dinner with the cast (virtual or in-person).

💡 Additional Kickstarter Ideas:

  • Offer early-bird pricing for the first 100 backers.
  • Host a fundraising livestream with cast members and drag queens doing Q&A, performances, or behind-the-scenes activities.
  • Stretch goals (e.g., “At $100,000, we’ll produce a 1-hour documentary about the making of the show!”).

4️⃣ Patreon Campaign Plan (Ongoing Community Engagement)

📍 Goal: Establish a long-term Patreon community for fans of Just Say Gay to get exclusive content, early access to shows, and behind-the-scenes perks.

5️⃣ Patreon Tiers for Ongoing Support

TierPriceReward
🎬 $5 – Streaming Supporter$5Access to early access trailers, Patreon-only updates, and shout-outs in social media posts.
🎭 $10 – Drag Show Enthusiast$10Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content (rehearsals, interviews) + Patreon-only merchandise discounts.
🍸 $25 – VIP Member$25Monthly Patreon livestream with cast members, early access to show tickets, and a merch bundle.
🌟 $50 – Superstar Patron$50All the above + personalized video from cast members, Patreon-only watch parties.
💎 $100 – Executive Patron$100All of the above + Executive Producer credit on future productions + invitation to in-person events.

6️⃣ Content for Ongoing Patreon Engagement

  • Exclusive monthly content like cast interviews, script readings, and virtual tours of the set.
  • Merchandise pre-orders for upcoming seasons or adaptations.
  • Fan vote for certain show elements (e.g., voting on new drag looks or merchandise designs).

🚀 Kickstarter/Patreon Setup + Streaming Campaign Launch Plan for Just Say Gay

📢 Step 1: Setting Up Kickstarter & Patreon Pages

1️⃣ Kickstarter Page Setup

📍 Goal: Raise $50,000 – $150,000 to fund streaming adaptation, licensing expansion, and promotional efforts.

📅 Launch Date: [Insert Date]
⏳ Campaign Duration: 30-45 days

📌 Page Content Checklist:

✅ Compelling Story: Explain why Just Say Gay is important for LGBTQ+ representation in theater & streaming.
✅ Video Pitch: A 2-3 minute video featuring cast, creators, and behind-the-scenes clips explaining the vision.
✅ Funding Breakdown: Show exactly how funds will be used (e.g., filming costs, marketing, licensing expansion).
✅ Reward Tiers: Offer exclusive experiences & merch for backers (see previous plan).
✅ Stretch Goals: Examples:

  • $75K: Unlocks a behind-the-scenes documentary
  • $100K: Bonus filmed performances from special guest drag queens
  • $150K+: Unlocks global streaming expansion & festival entry

2️⃣ Patreon Page Setup

📍 Goal: Build a long-term fan community supporting ongoing productions & behind-the-scenes content.

📅 Launch Date: Same week as Kickstarter OR post-Kickstarter as an ongoing platform

📌 Patreon Page Structure:

✅ Intro Video: Cast members introduce the Patreon perks and why LGBTQ+ theater matters.
✅ Tiered Memberships: (See previous Patreon plan)
✅ Exclusive Monthly Content:

  • 🎭 Behind-the-scenes rehearsal videos
  • 🎤 Exclusive cast Q&As
  • 🎬 Early access to filmed performances
    ✅ Community Engagement:
  • Fan polls (e.g., “What should the queens wear in the next show?”)
  • Patreon-only live streams

📌 Goal: Convert 10%+ of Kickstarter backers into Patreon subscribers for long-term funding sustainability.

🎬 Step 2: Streaming Campaign Launch Plan

📍 Goal: Drive maximum viewership & engagement for Just Say Gay‘s streaming premiere.

📅 Launch Timeline: 6-8 weeks before streaming debut

1️⃣ Pre-Launch (6-8 Weeks Before)

📌 Set Up Streaming Distribution
✅ Confirm platform partnership (Netflix, Amazon Prime, BroadwayHD, etc.)
✅ Upload digital assets (trailer, poster, key visuals)

📌 Build Buzz
✅ Press Release – Official announcement in Playbill, Variety, The Advocate, Out Magazine
✅ Teaser Trailer Release on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok
✅ Exclusive Streaming Deal Offer for Kickstarter/Patreon backers (early access or bonus content)
✅ Merch Bundle Pre-Orders (Watch Party Kits, digital playbill)

📌 Influencer & Media Outreach
✅ Send PR Packages (exclusive swag & screeners) to drag queens, LGBTQ+ influencers, theater critics
✅ Early Review Screenings for key media outlets & influencers

2️⃣ Launch Week (1-2 Weeks Before Streaming)

📌 Massive Social Media Push
✅ Streaming Countdown: Daily social posts with exclusive clips & cast messages
✅ Live AMA (Ask Me Anything) with cast on Reddit r/DragRace, Instagram Live, Twitter Spaces
✅ TikTok Challenge: #JustSayGayChallenge – fans lip-sync or act out iconic moments from the show

📌 Watch Party Promotion
✅ Encourage theaters & LGBTQ+ bars to host in-person streaming events
✅ Fan Engagement Contest: Fans post reaction videos or watch party setups for a chance to win VIP merch

📌 Last-Minute Press Blitz
✅ Final round of media interviews & radio/podcast appearances

3️⃣ Post-Launch (1-4 Weeks After Streaming Premiere)

📌 Boost Engagement & Extend Viewership
✅ Share Fan Reactions – Highlight TikTok, Twitter/X, and Instagram posts from fans
✅ Post-Show Discussion Panels – Host virtual talkbacks with cast & LGBTQ+ activists
✅ Behind-the-Scenes Mini-Docs – Release bonus content to Patreon & social media

📌 Leverage Streaming Success for Future Deals
✅ Submit Just Say Gay for LGBTQ+ & theater awards