February Community Spotlight

The Federal News Radio Commmunity Spotlight for February is Arena Stage!

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Molly Smith, Arena Stage has become the largest theater in the country dedicated to American voices. Founded in 1950 by Zelda Fichandler, Thomas Fichandler and Edward Mangum, Arena Stage was one of the nation’s original resident theaters and has a distinguished record of leadership and innovation in the field. With the opening of the new Mead Center for American Theater, Arena Stage has become a national center for the production, presentation, development and study of the American theater. Now in its sixth decade, Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of nearly 300,000 through artistic programming and educational initiatives.

In addition to the work on stage, we reach thousands of area young people with impactful arts education programming like:

Arena relies heavily on philanthropic support from our community to ensure the strength and vitality of our stage productions as well as our additional artistic and educational programming. Our tickets sales cover approximately 70% of what it costs to operate the theater – tax-deductible contributions from individuals help fill the gap.

There are many ways to support Arena Stage. Listed below are two ways you can show your support today!

MEMBERSHIP
By making a gift of $100 or more, individuals become CAST members. CAST membership entitles you to a number of great benefits designed to enhance the theater-going experience and engage with the art and artists on a deeper level. Benefits include:

For further information about making a gift or the benefits of membership, call 202-600-4177 or visit www.arenastage.org/support

EVENT SUPPORT
Golden Gala
A Glittering Night of American Musical Theater at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Monday, March 26,2012

This black-tie signature event, chaired by WUSA9 news anchor JC Hayward, will benefit Arena’s robust Community Engagement programs and feature a special performance by two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and legendary composer Sheldon Harnick. During this gala evening, senators Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) will receive the American Voice Awards, which honor those elected officials recognized as advocates for the arts and all that is passionate and profound in the American spirit.

The proceeds from the Golden Gala will directly support Arena Stage’s arts education programs mentioned above. Arena is committed to sharing the riches of theater with the surrounding community and inviting younger, more diverse audiences to the theater. Arena’s arts education programs provide underserved, inner-city students with valuable exposure to the arts, improve problem solving and critical thinking abilities, and encourage teamwork.

For further information on the Golden Gala, please e-mail goldengala@arenastage.org or click here

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