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About our Nap-a-thon

Introducing our innovative fundraising initiative: the Nap-a-thon!

Instead of a more taxing activity, we’re making fundraising as easy as sponsoring a nap. This peer-to-peer fundraiser makes it easy to make teams of ‘Naptivists’ and raise funds through napping.

We will be holding social media contests and posting winners daily as you take 20 minute power naps for $20. The possibilities for creativity are endless, and we are here for it!

This inventive approach isn’t just a fun twist; it’s a statement against ableism, capitalism, and the belief that productivity is the only pathway to success. Rest is a fundamental right, and at Sound Theatre Company, we proudly champion that rest is for everyone!

Contests and awards

• Best Nap Buddy
  • Share a pic with your favorite nap buddy: your pet, stuffed animal, or loved one.
  • Prize: two standard-sized Kapok pillows from Soaring Heart Natural Beds in Ballard
• Best Nap Couch
  • Share a pic of your cozy nap-time couch, chair, view, or set-up.
  • Prize: a gift basket from Anthropologie, featuring—
    • Patchology “Serve Chilled on Ice” Firming Eye Gels
    • Loops Variety Mask Set
    • YoungArts x Moleskine Classic Lined Notebook (Limited Edition Blue)
    • Capri Blue Volcano Mercury Jar Candle
    • The Sophie Faux-Fur Throw Blanket in Wedgewood Blue
• Nap-based Plays (on Words)
  • Change one word of a play to make it nap-focused. Think: “A Bunkbed Named Desire,” “The Importance of Being Sleepy,” or “Much Ado About Napping.”
  • Prize: a $150 gift card to The Ladies Room spa in Greenwood
• Anti-Grind Mantra
  • Comment a mantra reclaiming your rest.
  • Prize: a signed copy of Tricia Hersey’s (Nap Ministry) newest book We Will Rest!: The Art of Escape and a gift card to Mioposto Pizzeria

Additionally: $25 gifts guarantee a sparkly “Sleepy Shay” sticker!

Questions or concerns? Reach out to our Individual & Corporate Giving Officer, Kooper Campbell, at kooper@soundtheatrecompany.org