Adirondack Regional Theatre’s Generosity Lights Up the Strand Center for the Arts’ Stage
(PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Dec. 6, 2023) The Strand Center for the Arts expresses gratitude to Adirondack Regional Theatre for their $10,000 donation toward the Strand’s Theatre Lighting Project. This contribution has allowed the Strand to upgrade its lighting console with the goal of enhancing the overall quality of productions, thereby creating a more immersive community experience.
Adirondack Regional Theatre has been a steadfast supporter of the Strand Center for the Arts over the years, and their dedication to the arts has played a significant role in the Strand’s success. Their commitment to enriching the lives of the Plattsburgh community has been evident through both their financial support and active involvement in the theatre community.
“We are profoundly grateful to Adirondack Regional Theatre for their continued support,” said Jerrod Olsen, the Director of Operations at the Strand Center for the Arts. “This generous donation has empowered us to take a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering exceptional theatrical experiences to our community.”
The impact of Adirondack Regional Theatre’s support extends beyond the walls of the Strand Center’s theatre; it resonates with individuals who attend productions, workshops and classes.
“We are privileged to have Adirondack Regional Theatre as a partner in our mission to enrich, energize and engage the community through the arts,” Olsen said.
“Adirondack Regional Theatre and its Board of Directors admire the work the Strand Center for the Arts does in the community and its diligent efforts to improve the world around us,” said Tom Lavin, the Executive Director of Adirondack Regional Theatre. “The Strand’s efforts are greatly appreciated, not only by ART but by most members of this community. We look forward to seeing the continued progress the Strand will make in the near future.”
As the Strand Center for the Arts embarks on this new chapter with enhanced lighting capabilities, members of the organization “invite the community to join us for upcoming performances and witness the transformative power of the arts!”
For more information about Adirondack Regional Theatre, please visit adktheatre.com
For more information about the Strand Center for the Arts, visit StrandCenter.org
About Strand Center for the Arts
Founded in 2000, the Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is dedicated to offering arts education & cultural events to residents from Clinton, Essex & Franklin counties, and surrounding areas in Vermont and Québec, through a multi-disciplinary Arts Center and performing arts Theatre. The SCA strives to improve the quality of life for all members in our community by promoting creativity and self-growth, creating strong models for cultural & civic engagement, and by providing resources for better physical, mental & emotional health. We work to offer these services regardless of socio-economic status, age, or abilities. The SCA is a cultural and economic driver, and hub for family engagement, unique in capacity, reach & caliber as the only major arts center in a 50-mile radius: vital in the surrounding rural areas of the North Country region. Through diverse programs & partnerships, the SCA contributes toward improved personal wellbeing for people of all ages and ability with high-quality visual & performing arts classes; robust theatre offerings, including music, dance, comedy & film; and digital engagement efforts widely distributing arts resources.
Posted: December 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.