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support us DONATE ONLINE To donate online via credit card, enter your selected amount in the box, indicate how you would like your donation put to use, and click "donate". Then follow the instructions to complete your donation. $    Donation Amount  My company will match my gift. (Please send matching gift form to or the mailing address below.)  Send me information about the Kenneth French Fund for New Works. I would like my gift to go to DanceREACH Arts-in-Education programs. I would like my gift to go to Health Insurance for the dancers. I would like my gift to go to general operations. I would like my gift to be in memory/honor of   DONATE BY MAIL Donate via mail by sending a check payable to "RIOULT" to the following address: 246 West 38th Street, 4th floor New York, N.Y. 10018 You may contact us regarding your donation by phone: 212-398-5901 or by email: VOLUNTEERS If you wish to volunteer or donate goods or services, please contact us at . Kenneth French Fund for New Works In memory of Kenneth French Kenneth French was a distinguished American actor (1926-2000) who performed on stage, in film and appeared in performances with several prominent dance companies. Ken was a personal friend, supporter of RIOULT and an integral part of the company. He originated the role of the Narrator in Pascal Rioult's "Fables," a performance marked by intelligence, charm and sincerity. What is the Kenneth French Fund for New Works? Kenneth French was an enthusiastic early supporter of Pascal Rioult's choreography. At his death, Ken left a generous bequest to the company with which the RIOULT Board created the Kenneth French Fund for New Works. The Fund has become a living memorial to Ken's support of Pascal's artistic vision. The KFF has been a source of commission, co-commission or completion funding for many of RIOULT's works. Over the past four years, the fund has been supplemented by generous patrons who wish to earmark their gifts exclusively to the creative effort of the company. Every dollar contributed goes only to the creation, reworking or production of works for RIOULT. What does the Kenneth French Fund mean to the creative process? At all levels of giving, the KFF provides direct support to the creative process. The Commissioners and Co-Commissioners provide funding for a specific work or artistic collaboration. The Special Funders provide funding for a specific aspect of the work (set, costumes, music...). The KFF Patrons provide an ongoing financial resource for the creative process. These funds support pieces that have been partially funded or have a final budget in excess of earlier projections. Despite disciplined guidelines, the process of creating a work has many variables; it has a life of its own and is somewhat unpredictable. The KFF Patrons provide the artist with a financial flexibility and sense of security to continue to an optimal result. Be a part of the creation, and play a leading role! The unique aspect of the KFF is that supporters who wish to donate specifically to the creative process can do so without having to individually commission a work. For a pledge of only $3,000 which can be granted over a three year period, you can become part of the process of developing a dance work. Now you can play an important part in the creation of Pascal Rioult's new work just as KFF previously supported Firebird, Veneziana and Les Noces. The Company hosts an annual KFF private event to which all KFF participants and their guests are invited. Contact Elizabeth LaCause if you would like to discuss gifting levels, co-commissions or commissions, at 212-398-5901 or liz@rioult.org. Kenneth French Fund Donors Commissioners: Donald L. Holley, The Geoffrey C. Hughes Foundation, The Grand Marnier Foundation, The Harriet and Gordon Greenfield Foundation, Richard Korn Platinum Patrons: Susan & Joseph Armbrust, Judy Nusinoff Boomer, Judy S. & Sheldon Gordon, Hope Greenfield & Ken Olshansky, Ellen W. Harris, Kris Heinzelman, Hazel S. Kandall, Dianne La Basse & Alan D. Seget, Esq., Lisa Mueller & Gara LaMarche , Wendy E. Ormond, Penelope Scott & Franco B. Mueller, Lee & Marvin Traub, In Memory of Mark Borneman, In Memory of Serge Bellanger Gold Patrons: Dr. Robert Davis & Marianne Coughlin, Susan Fleck Feiner & Harry Feiner, Susan P. & Dod Fraser, Amy Harrison & Jonathan Etkin, Holly Wade Lewis, Harsha Murthy, Charles O'Neal, G.B. Timmerman Whitney, Anonymous (2) Silver Patrons:Cathie & Callum Barton, Katherine E. Breedis, Susan B. Cohen, Linda Ellis & The Leonard Abess Family in Memory of James Ellis, David Finley, Beau Gage & Glenn Ousterhout, Anthony C. Gooch & Linda B. Klein, Ruth Ann & Stephen Heller, Melinda Krasting, Bokyoung Kim & Roger Vitkansas, Marvin Luboff, Anne & Kai Olderog, Karen Outerson, John H. Parker, Terry Rieser, Ann & David Stuart, Kate Taylor & Michael Mermin, Time Warner Foundation, Peggy Traub & Phyllis Dicker