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Thursday, June 23, 2011

New Theater Group Looking for Storage Space

It's a familiar problem for community theatre groups - the need for storage space for all your sets and props.

My pal Donna Duke passes along this request:
Curtains Up Players is a new theater group, adding its voice to other drama organizations in the area. Although we are a new group, in reality most of us flow between theatrical groups either on stage, backstage or in the audience, since we are truly a community of theater enthusiasts.

A unique aspect is our Education Outreach Wing, which has a goal of bringing the performing arts to rural schools, which often do not experience the arts first-hand. Along with entertaining students, we carry a message to stay in school, graduate and set goals for education beyond high school. Performers, none of whom are professional entertainers, tell about their career choices and their dedication to reach their goals.

Now we need a space to store our props and sets. We are a non-profit organization (yes, we planned it that way) and cannot afford rent. Everyone involved with our board and shows is unpaid, and we invest all our money back into future shows.

If anyone has space for a fledgling group whose goal is to advocate and enhance the arts as well as encourage students to continue their education, please call me at 304-743-6664 or email us at srduke@frontier.com.

We would appreciate your help.

Donna Duke
Board vice president
Education outreach chair
Curtains Up Players

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