When I was a sophomore in high
school, I had a terrible accident
that required me to remain at home
for a few months while I recovered.
While homebound, I painted,
sewed, played my guitar, read
novels and co-wrote a puppet play.
Like many others, I turned to the arts
for comfort because the arts
nurture; the arts combat loneliness;
and the arts provide pleasure.
During the covid-19 pandemic,
performing arts centers around the
world went dark. Broadway closed
down. Many live music venues are
shuttered forever. Musicians, dancers and actors have been
providing creative programming via the internet, but these
activities cannot replace the live experience.
South Florida State College has worked conscientiously to bring
back live entertainment for you. In order to keep the curtain
going up during this year, we ask you to follow health and safety
protocols by wearing your face mask during the performance,
maintaining six feet distance when entering and exiting the
theater, washing your hands and staying home if you feel ill. We
will do our part by disinfecting the venue, thoroughly cleaning
and following CDC guidelines by the staff, volunteers and
performers.
A round of applause to all of the performers that have agreed to
our amended show schedule and health policies, so that we
can entertain you during this new year. An enormous thank you
to our sponsors, especially Lampe & Kiefer Hearing Aid Center,
Thakkar Foundation and MidFlorida Credit Union, for their financial
support. Sincere appreciation to our volunteers who continue
to assist us as ushers, ticket takers, cart drivers and more. To
South Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Florida
Division of Cultural Affairs, your funding rescued this season.
Thank you!
Welcome Back and Thank You for Visiting the
Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts.
Be Safe. Be Healthy. Be Happy.
Cindy Garren, M.F.A., Director of Cultural Programs