Good Afternoon everyone.

My name is Jayson D. Baldridge. Recently, in another world, I was known as MAJ Jayson D. Baldridge of the United States Army with 2 tours “under my belt”. I placed that in here because it is very relevant within my story itself. I am the owner and founder of a company I called BlanketTop Theater. It is one of the most wonderful and unique companies I have ever seen. With that being said, I am hoping and almost certain that you will agree with me soon.

In general, BlanketTop Theater (BTT) was born on July 28th 2009. Yes, it has been in business for almost 4 whole months. However, out of those four months and a tremendously stressful marketing scheme, the idea itself has flourished from something that was originated to be more to the effect of a “cool-aid stand” into a no kidding “I think I are onto something” business. BTT is an outdoor movie theater production company specializing in poolside presentations, Big Game events, and extreme screen video gaming productions. Hence, my motto is “Bringing the Drive-in experience to your own backyard”. It is a company that does not receive the traditional hand-shakes and “thank you for your business”… I get hugs and a true sense of gratificaion.

BTT provides a 12 ft movies screen, and very nice PA system, DVD player, and a projector which is set up and monitored thoughout the presentation. We provide a service just like an indoor theater. One hour of music, the presentation (DVD is provided via the customer.), and a small segment of music again afterward to allow people to relax, clean up, and say there “I will see you guys later”. This solution brings people together to enable them to watch a movie, watch a major sporting event, or play video games on, as metioned earlier, a 12 ft screen. Please note that like everything else, our standard projection has changed with technology. It is ALMOST as clear and your your flat screen at home giving the viewers just one of the best quality video presentations right next to a swimming pool or designated area. To include, did I mention comfortable location that promotes togetherness, safety, and good clean fun.

The idea started when, when I was trying to be “SuperDad” around March of this year. I found this cheap little projector that really wasn’t that bad… but being the ingenious Dad I like to think I am, I put a quilt on a tree and then place the standard white sheet idea was not so thin to even see. Upon placing projection onto this sheet, all I got was Kung-Foo Panda on plaid. So… I bought a screen, however I did not know how big 12 really was. I got this bag with the screen in it, inflated the screen, and it took up my living room. It made my 40 inch flat screen seem so puny. It was awesome! At that moment, I thought this is something I have never seen and people really need to see this. Thus, I implemented this idea buy in full force.

Upon my brief time holding this company, the marketing that I have used is working but naturally everyone would want more. I have received 3 referrals from my theater. This type of service is just a giant “good karma festival” that needs to be experienced all over the place. And I believe that my service brings the sense of “community” to that very place that my customer designated it.

Please note that this is incredibly difficult to explain or paint the picture. Being a betting man, I bet you HAVE heard of this kind of service… but not at this scale of its clientele. My focus is on apartment complexes and backyards. I serve the DFW area and would like to move my services the more of the surrounding major cities.

If this story wins, it will not be just promoting my business naturally. StormDawg would be promoting a service that promotes (2X) togetherness, community, and doing the truly basic family type actives bring a positive environment to that location creating new relationship within itself. I sound like a hippie. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.:) ) But BTT is bringing back “simplicity”… and the people are loving it. It is truly amazing to see.

This is my story. Whether it wins or not, this story within itself is kind of fun just to type it out. I believe that with the right support elements, hoping StormDawg is one of them, BlanketTop Theater has the potential to really be something special.

For a better illustration of what BlanketTop Theater is, feel free to contact me through it’s website at http://www.blankettoptheater.com We are also available on Facebook and twitter.

Have a most excellent day!

Regards,

Jayson D. Baldridge
BlanketTop Theater
Owner/Founder

Rhonda Mayer at Community Training is very marketing savvy, works at developing marketing plans, including promotional products advertising, providing the best programs/services for her target audience/customer base but there might be a new marketing approach she hasn’t considered in this downside market.

this is neat,what you are doing. good luck to the winner.

@Terri Hast
Keep up the good work Western Maryland! You have my vote.

Many heartwarming stories and photos

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