Frequently Asked Questions
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What does “Outside the Wire” mean?
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“Outside the Wire” is a military term that describes when service members in a warzone travel outside the perimeter fence of a camp, base, or forward operating base. Going “Outside the Wire” presents a great personal risk to those who do it, and so we thought it would be an appropriate name for a social impact company that challenges and inspires audience members to take personal risks by speaking openly and honestly about difficult subjects.
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How do I schedule an Outside the Wire performance for my community?
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Please send an email of inquiry to info@outsidethewirellc.com, and we will get back to you promptly with an overview and pricing.
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What costs are associated with presenting an Outside the Wire project?
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Pricing includes a flat production fee, technical and venue costs, as well as all travel expenses associated with each performance. Typically, we present no less than two performances at any given venue, and our fees are broken down into unit costs for two performances. For a detailed pricing estimate, please send an email of inquiry to info@outsidethewirellc.com.
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What is the basic format of all Outside the Wire performances?
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All of our performances are structured in the following order:
- A reading of a powerful literary text by professional actors (40-60 minutes).
- A panel response by diverse community members (15-20 minutes).
- A lively, facilitated town hall discussion (45-60 minutes).
- An opportunity for audience members to obtain local, regional and national resources, as well as connect with representatives from organizations that address the issues targeted by each performance.
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How do I engage Outside the Wire to address a specific public health or social issue in my community?
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Outside the Wire specializes in developing and customizing projects to meet the needs of specific communities. For example, we were recently awarded a contract by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to develop a project that would engage primary care physicians and physicians in training in town hall discussions about the screening and treatment of patients struggling with the disease of addiction. Please send all inquiries about new projects to: info@outsidethewirellc.com.
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I am an actor. How do I get involved with Outside the Wire?
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We are constantly looking for socially engaged actors to participate in our projects. Please send your headshot and resume to info@outsidethewirellc.com.
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Are there internships for college students or recent graduates at Outside the Wire?
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Yes. We are always looking for bright, motivated people to serve as interns at Outside the Wire. Please send an email of inquiry, along with your resume, to info@outsidethewirellc.com.