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A MESSAGE FROM THE ACTORS GUILD OF PARKERSBURG
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg hopes that you and your family are well and safe!
When we started rehearsals for Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” at the end of January, who would have thought that just six weeks later our Board would be meeting to decide that we were temporarily closing our facility? Rehearsals would stop for the time being, and scheduled auditions and meetings would have to be postponed for a few weeks. Those few weeks turned into the reality that it would be several months before we would know when things could return to normal.
We decided that we would postpone the rest of our season and not cancel it, even if it meant a shorter time between shows and extending the season later than we normally would. That hope is still alive, particularly for “The Producers” since the set and costumes are partially finished and the cast is dedicated to continuing on, no matter how long it takes. There is no way we can predict when we might be able to announce dates for those postponed shows.
The Actors Guild has been in operation now for over 65 years, and this is the first time we have ever had to bring our activities to a halt. We are blessed to have wonderful volunteers and patrons who have been loyal to us over the years. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and want you to know that we appreciate your patience during these difficult times.
In the meantime, our theatre is on hold. Until we know when we can start doing shows again, we can’t sell tickets to those shows. And most of the Guild’s revenue comes from those ticket sales. The Board has continued to meet weekly and is looking into all of the options we have available to keep us operational. This includes the government’s small business loan packages and grants.
Part of the stimulus package includes a tax deduction for a charitable donation of up to $300 from everyone’s 2020 income, whether deductions are itemized or not. If you are able to take advantage of this incentive, we hope you will consider giving a donation to the Actors Guild of Parkersburg.
For now, we just ask that you keep checking back with our website and Facebook page for any updates. We hope you look forward to returning to the Guild as much as we look forward to returning and presenting live theater again. We certainly will welcome your return!
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg hopes that you and your family are well and safe!
When we started rehearsals for Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” at the end of January, who would have thought that just six weeks later our Board would be meeting to decide that we were temporarily closing our facility? Rehearsals would stop for the time being, and scheduled auditions and meetings would have to be postponed for a few weeks. Those few weeks turned into the reality that it would be several months before we would know when things could return to normal.
We decided that we would postpone the rest of our season and not cancel it, even if it meant a shorter time between shows and extending the season later than we normally would. That hope is still alive, particularly for “The Producers” since the set and costumes are partially finished and the cast is dedicated to continuing on, no matter how long it takes. There is no way we can predict when we might be able to announce dates for those postponed shows.
The Actors Guild has been in operation now for over 65 years, and this is the first time we have ever had to bring our activities to a halt. We are blessed to have wonderful volunteers and patrons who have been loyal to us over the years. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and want you to know that we appreciate your patience during these difficult times.
In the meantime, our theatre is on hold. Until we know when we can start doing shows again, we can’t sell tickets to those shows. And most of the Guild’s revenue comes from those ticket sales. The Board has continued to meet weekly and is looking into all of the options we have available to keep us operational. This includes the government’s small business loan packages and grants.
Part of the stimulus package includes a tax deduction for a charitable donation of up to $300 from everyone’s 2020 income, whether deductions are itemized or not. If you are able to take advantage of this incentive, we hope you will consider giving a donation to the Actors Guild of Parkersburg.
For now, we just ask that you keep checking back with our website and Facebook page for any updates. We hope you look forward to returning to the Guild as much as we look forward to returning and presenting live theater again. We certainly will welcome your return!
To our Loyal Patrons and Supporters,
First and foremost, we hope and pray that all of you are doing well and staying safe during these unprecedented times.
Based on guidance from the Federal Government, the CDC, and the Governor of West Virginia, the Actors Guild of Parkersburg has decided to temporarily postpone the remainder of its 2019-2020 Season. At this time, we are unable to announce when The Producers, Hallelujah Girls, and Rock of Ages will be presented. But rest assured, once this crisis is over and we have been given the green light from Health Officials and the State and Federal Government, we will be opening our doors to the public as soon as it is safe to do so.
We have not made this decision lightly. We feel postponing our season is the right thing to do for the health and safety of our patrons, volunteers, and community at large, including our at-risk populations. This crisis is very fluid and information changes daily, sometimes hourly. We are responding to these challenges as they come up, and will provide more information in the coming days and weeks. We thank you for your continued support and ask for your patience as we work on our revised 2019-2020 schedule.
What does this mean for those of you who have purchased tickets or are Season Ticket holders? We will simply transfer your tickets to the newly scheduled dates once we are prepared to announce the schedule. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds at this time. As we are sure you're aware, the Actors Guild relies heavily on ticket income as a means to pay the bills, keep the lights on, and meet our payroll. If we aren't able to perform our shows, we aren't making money.
So how can you help? One way would be to purchase a Gift Certificate for future events or simply make a tax-deductible donation.
For Gift Cards, click here: https://www.actors-guild.com/gift-cards.html For Donations, click here: https://www.actors-guild.com/donate.html
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg has been performing for the past 65 years and hope to continue for at least another 65 years. So please consider helping out if you can.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates and information as they become available. We appreciate your continued loyalty, your patronage, and your support, even in the midst of adversity.
If you have any questions, please email us at board@actors-guild.com or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ActorsGuildofParkersburg/
Thank you,
The Board of Trustees
First and foremost, we hope and pray that all of you are doing well and staying safe during these unprecedented times.
Based on guidance from the Federal Government, the CDC, and the Governor of West Virginia, the Actors Guild of Parkersburg has decided to temporarily postpone the remainder of its 2019-2020 Season. At this time, we are unable to announce when The Producers, Hallelujah Girls, and Rock of Ages will be presented. But rest assured, once this crisis is over and we have been given the green light from Health Officials and the State and Federal Government, we will be opening our doors to the public as soon as it is safe to do so.
We have not made this decision lightly. We feel postponing our season is the right thing to do for the health and safety of our patrons, volunteers, and community at large, including our at-risk populations. This crisis is very fluid and information changes daily, sometimes hourly. We are responding to these challenges as they come up, and will provide more information in the coming days and weeks. We thank you for your continued support and ask for your patience as we work on our revised 2019-2020 schedule.
What does this mean for those of you who have purchased tickets or are Season Ticket holders? We will simply transfer your tickets to the newly scheduled dates once we are prepared to announce the schedule. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds at this time. As we are sure you're aware, the Actors Guild relies heavily on ticket income as a means to pay the bills, keep the lights on, and meet our payroll. If we aren't able to perform our shows, we aren't making money.
So how can you help? One way would be to purchase a Gift Certificate for future events or simply make a tax-deductible donation.
For Gift Cards, click here: https://www.actors-guild.com/gift-cards.html For Donations, click here: https://www.actors-guild.com/donate.html
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg has been performing for the past 65 years and hope to continue for at least another 65 years. So please consider helping out if you can.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates and information as they become available. We appreciate your continued loyalty, your patronage, and your support, even in the midst of adversity.
If you have any questions, please email us at board@actors-guild.com or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ActorsGuildofParkersburg/
Thank you,
The Board of Trustees
