Dear friends,
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we cancelled the remaining week of performances of Marie and Rosetta, our production of The Pitmen Painters, the Spring Youth Company showcase, our spring Youth Company production of Twelfth Night, and our summer Youth program. Our Vermont Young Playwrights Festival on May 11 and May 12 and now The Bake Off in June will be virtual events. We will notify patrons of future changes as we adjust to this evolving situation.
As you can imagine, the loss of income to Vermont Stage over these next few months will test our resolve. We are making difficult decisions that will impact the livelihoods of our staff and artists so that our theatre can survive this challenging time, and we are facing the reality that 20% of our annual operating budget, over $100,000 worth of revenue, will be lost. If you are in a position to help, we would greatly appreciate a donation to enable us to weather this storm.
What is not lost, however, is our commitment to you. We will do everything in our power to continue to be a home for theatre that makes our community a better place, to provide a space for artists to do inspiring work, and to eventually bring people together again to celebrate the beauty that humanity has to offer. For now, it is my hope that we are able to help each other through this challenging time and that we emerge from this calamity with a deeper appreciation for life and for the gift that is each other.
On behalf of the artists, staff, and volunteers who comprise Vermont Stage, we hope you remain in good health and spirits over these next few months and we look forward to seeing you at the theater down the road.
Be well,
Cristina Alicea
Artistic Director
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we cancelled the remaining week of performances of Marie and Rosetta, our production of The Pitmen Painters, the Spring Youth Company showcase, our spring Youth Company production of Twelfth Night, and our summer Youth program. Our Vermont Young Playwrights Festival on May 11 and May 12 and now The Bake Off in June will be virtual events. We will notify patrons of future changes as we adjust to this evolving situation.
As you can imagine, the loss of income to Vermont Stage over these next few months will test our resolve. We are making difficult decisions that will impact the livelihoods of our staff and artists so that our theatre can survive this challenging time, and we are facing the reality that 20% of our annual operating budget, over $100,000 worth of revenue, will be lost. If you are in a position to help, we would greatly appreciate a donation to enable us to weather this storm.
What is not lost, however, is our commitment to you. We will do everything in our power to continue to be a home for theatre that makes our community a better place, to provide a space for artists to do inspiring work, and to eventually bring people together again to celebrate the beauty that humanity has to offer. For now, it is my hope that we are able to help each other through this challenging time and that we emerge from this calamity with a deeper appreciation for life and for the gift that is each other.
On behalf of the artists, staff, and volunteers who comprise Vermont Stage, we hope you remain in good health and spirits over these next few months and we look forward to seeing you at the theater down the road.
Be well,
Cristina Alicea
Artistic Director
Ways to Give
Donate to our Annual Fund
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Donate to our Youth Company
Donate to our Arts Innovation Fund
Donate Property
Leave a lasting legacy with a Planned Gift
Donate stocks or a matching gift
Donate by Mail
If you would rather donate offline, please feel free to send a check made out to "Vermont Stage Company" to our administrative office located at 110 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401. Write "donation" in the memo line and we'll be sure to mail you a letter confirming your tax deduction.
Questions?
Call our office at 802-862-1497 or email us. Thanks again for the support!
