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WORLD THEATRE DAY
Who are we? Why are we doing this?
FAIRFIELD COUNTY PRODUCING THEATRES UNITE FOR COMMON GOOD!
Though auto-making and theatre-making are vastly different enterprises, Henry Ford's words, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success,” are at the core of a new effort among many of Fairfield County’s producing theatres.
While t
FAIRFIELD COUNTY PRODUCING THEATRES UNITE FOR COMMON GOOD!
Though auto-making and theatre-making are vastly different enterprises, Henry Ford's words, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success,” are at the core of a new effort among many of Fairfield County’s producing theatres.
While the entire world felt the damaging effects of the pandemic, as an industry, live theatre has been among the hardest hit. Many organizations across the country have shuttered completely while others are working harder than ever to get back to pre-pandemic levels of attendance. And while not shuttered, Fairfield County’s 20+ theatre companies are still feeling the effects of the pandemic.
Since 2014, hundreds of Fairfield County nonprofits shared in the more than $155M raised on Fairfield County Giving Day. That program was discontinued in 2023. Losing an opportunity like Giving Day that raised awareness and funds comes at a difficult time for theatres.
“Many of us already partner in one way or another: sharing costumes, props, scenery, human resources, etc.,” said Lou Ursone, executive director of Curtain Call in Stamford. He spearheaded this effort to help fill in the gaps left by the recent funding losses. He noted, “As Helen Keller once said, ‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.’"
Ursone suggested a Fairfield County Producing Theatre Giving Day to be mounted in conjunction with World Theatre Day, March 27. Unlike the previous Giving Day program, there is no competition and each participating organization will work to raise funds through their own websites, and other normal means, at no cost to them. In 2024, Bank of America joined the effort as a title sponsor with a $10,000 grant shared by the participating theatres.
Local theaters are an important part of our community and we look forward to continuing the spirit of Giving Day to support these local institutions and the arts in our region. In 2024, Bank of America joined the effort as a title sponsor with a $10,000 grant shared by the participating theatres.
Hearst CT Media is also supporting the effort.
The following theatres will be soliciting funds on March 27: ACT of Connecticut, Brookfield Theatre, Center Stage Shelton, Curtain Call, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Fairfield Center Stage, Falcon Repertory Company, Music Theatre of CT, Musicals at Richter, New Paradigm Theatre, Ridgefield Theatre Barn, Summer Theatre of New Canaan, Town Players of New Canaan, Town Players of Newtown, Westport Community Theatre and Wilton Playshop.
All participating theatres are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are fully tax-deductible. The group includes long-time union and nonunion theatres, as well professionally run and all-volunteer community groups. To find a theatre to support on March 27 (or any time), just search their name and give generously.