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“ Community theater will be a great draw for a new crowd … and that is very valuable,” she said.
In addition, as the theater adds costume, set design, and other capabilities, the plays can get bigger and more complex. The initial play has a cast of six and only one set.
As plays get bigger and require more actors, including children, the Playhouse may be able to draw more people into theater at a young age who may be more inclined to support the nonprofit as they get older. And when children get involved in plays, their friends, siblings, parents, and grandparents usually fill the auditorium.
Stolle said the value of adding community theater also lies in getting more people in the community involved in the performing arts.
“ I know how important that was and how exciting that was at Richmond,” he said.“ There’ s no reason we can’ t get there as well.”
Stolle said he hopes next year’ s lineup will include a drama and possibly another comedy, though he also may push for a musical.
Stolle is maintaining a Facebook group called Theatre Brown County where information regarding upcoming auditions and performances will be posted for those who are interested.
What: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang. Where: Brown County Playhouse When: Sept. 10 – 12 and 17 – 19, with matinees on Sundays. Significance: After years of absence, community theater is returning to the Playhouse. Artists needed: The Playhouse and Theatre Brown County are looking for community members who want to contribute behind the scenes with costume design, set decoration, make-up, and other duties. If interested, contact director John Elmore at 323-855-4420. •
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