{"id":4004,"date":"2020-04-17T15:11:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T21:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/per.test\/?p=4004"},"modified":"2020-04-17T16:08:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T22:08:32","slug":"dear-friends-of-persephone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/persephonetheatre.org\/dear-friends-of-persephone\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Friends of Persephone\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
March\u00a0and\u00a0April have been a challenging time for all of us and we thank you again for your amazing support and well wishes. It was disappointing to cancel productions like\u00a0Stones in His Pockets\u00a0(which was very close to being ready to open) and\u00a0other\u00a0greatly anticipated shows this season.\u00a0Our beautiful venue, which is such an important cultural gathering place, is empty and we are missing our audiences\u00a0\u00a0greatly.\u00a0But we are determined to keep looking forward positively as we carefully plan and prepare for a new season beginning in the\u00a0Fall.<\/p>\n
Our stages may be empty but much is happening behind the scenes! Director Anita Smith just recently completed video auditions for the comedy\u00a0Smarty Pants –\u00a0and we are receiving numerous video submissions for next season\u2019s musical finale\u00a0Disney\u2019s Beauty and the Beast! Designers are already working on their plans for sets, costumes, lighting and special effects. And Persephone\u2019s Artistic Director Del Surjik and General Manager Kristen Dion are in constant Zoom meetings with our producing partners across the country as they carefully plan for all the possible scenarios. Where there\u2019s a will there\u2019s a way!<\/p>\n
As we look forward to the physical distancing restrictions being relaxed\u00a0at some point\u00a0in the future, we will plan to thoughtfully and safely open Persephone\u2019s doors again.\u00a0We can\u2019t wait to see you gather once again with your friends in our lobby and share in the magic that only a live performance can offer.<\/p>\n
Renewing your Season Subscription is so valuable to us.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are able, we hope you will continue to support and invest in us as we prepare for the new season\u2019s start by renewing or purchasing a 2020-2021 season subscription now. Early Bird pricing is available up to June 1st.<\/p>\n