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One on the keys to a success in the Performing Arts today is
diversity. While in years past a venue that strictly presented
Shakespeare may have thrived, our society has changed and theaters
and the arts community have to change as well. A main goal
should be to provide a unique and varied array of performances that
will reach out to every member of the community and give them a
reason to come downtown. We recommend venues be open 6 or 7 days a
week, year ‘round, with the exception of necessary closings for
maintenance and improvements. While a final programming line
up will be tailored to the community, the following is a sample schedule:
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Monday - An
Open Mic night where any performer can get the chance to perform in
front of a live audience. These performances might be music, stand
up comedy, poetry, magic or anything else one can imagine.
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Tuesday –
Performances geared towards local interest such as a popular local
band or a rotation of local favorites.
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Wednesday – A
midweek movie shown outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors. These
movies will not be current releases but rather will be old favorites
from a few years ago and appeal to a wide range of people.
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Thursday –
Improv night featuring one or several troupes creating performances
based on audience input.
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Friday – A
presentation of a play or other ‘Mainstage’ show. This show will be
produced by the theater or a local Performing Arts Group and feature local performers whenever
possible. On the weekends when we the theater is between shows (preparing
for the
next one) a major performer ("headliner") could be featured.
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Saturday
afternoon – A performance geared for children. To
introduce them to the broad range of the Performing Arts it could be
anything from storytelling to magic to dance.
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Saturday
Evening –
A presentation
of a play or other ‘Mainstage’ show. This show will be
produced by the theater or a local Performing Arts Group and feature local performers whenever
possible. On the weekends when we the theater is between shows (preparing the
next one) a major performer ("headliner") will be featured.
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Sunday – As
needed, a matinee performance of the ‘Mainstage’ show.
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While
this is an ambitions (and expensive) schedule of performances, it
ensures a variety that should appeal to most area residents
and provide a steady stream of visitors to the downtown area.
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