Download Introducing our new Producing Artistic Director!

I am pleased to announce that after 25 years as the premiere community
theatre of Herndon, Virginia, the Elden Street Players have begun an ambitious
new plan to grow our organization and become the first major professional
theatre company serving the entire Dulles Corridor.
Introducing our new Producing Artistic Director!
Dear Patrons,
I am pleased to announce that after 25 years as the premiere community
theatre of Herndon, Virginia, the Elden Street Players have begun an ambitious
new plan to grow our organization and become the first major professional
theatre company serving the entire Dulles Corridor.
The decision to make this transition is one that was long considered and
discussed by our Board of Directors, as well as with members of our community.
As with any change, we have been met with many questions and concerns. I
wanted to take this opportunity to briefly answer a few of the most common
questions I have received below.
The decision to make this transition is one that was long considered and
discussed by our Board of Directors, as well as with members of our community.
As with any change, we have been met with many questions and concerns. I
wanted to take this opportunity to briefly answer a few of the most common
questions I have received below.
What do you mean by professional? Simply put, it means that starting next
season we will begin paying our actors, directors, designers, and technicians for
the shows that they help create. But more than that, we view this as making
a renewed and stronger commitment to bringing the best possible theatrical
productions and programs to our patrons.
What do you mean by professional? Simply put, it means that starting next
season we will begin paying our actors, directors, designers, and technicians for
the shows that they help create. But more than that, we view this as making
a renewed and stronger commitment to bringing the best possible theatrical
productions and programs to our patrons.
Is the company moving? Absolutely not! I grew up in Herndon and I love
this area. I am a proud graduate of Herndon High School, as well as Virginia’s
College of William and Mary. At the very core of this decision is the firm belief
that Herndon and the entire Dulles Corridor is a vibrant and culturally rich
community that deserves to have access to its own high quality, professional
theatre, without having to drive 25 miles into Washington, DC.
Is the company moving? Absolutely not! I grew up in Herndon and I love
this area. I am a proud graduate of Herndon High School, as well as Virginia’s
College of William and Mary. At the very core of this decision is the firm belief
that Herndon and the entire Dulles Corridor is a vibrant and culturally rich
community that deserves to have access to its own high quality, professional
theatre, without having to drive 25 miles into Washington, DC.
Will you still be a community based organization? Definitely, yes! In fact,
more than ever! Under this new structure, we will be working harder than
ever to build stronger relationships with the town, as well as local businesses
and schools. Furthermore, we will continue our commitment to finding and
showcasing the amazing talents of artists that live and work in our area.
Will you still be a community based organization? Definitely, yes! In fact,
more than ever! Under this new structure, we will be working harder than
ever to build stronger relationships with the town, as well as local businesses
and schools. Furthermore, we will continue our commitment to finding and
showcasing the amazing talents of artists that live and work in our area.
Will ticket prices be going up? A little bit. However, as we will also continue
to be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to keeping prices
as low as possible so that we can reach the highest number of patrons possible.
We estimate that tickets for next season’s shows will be between $25-30.
We feel confidant that this will continue to be an amazing value, especially
compared to other DC area theatre companies. We hope you will agree.
Will ticket prices be going up? A little bit. However, as we will also continue
to be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to keeping prices
as low as possible so that we can reach the highest number of patrons possible.
We estimate that tickets for next season’s shows will be between $25-30.
We feel confidant that this will continue to be an amazing value, especially
compared to other DC area theatre companies. We hope you will agree.
Will the types of productions change? Yes and no. We will continue to
offer an exciting variety of dramas, comedies, mysteries, children’s theatre and
musicals in our intimate theater space. But there will be so much more!
Will the types of productions change? Yes and no. We will continue to
offer an exciting variety of dramas, comedies, mysteries, children’s theatre and
musicals in our intimate theater space. But there will be so much more!
As has always been the case, we are enormously grateful to each of you for
your patronage and look forward on taking this new and exciting journey
with you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, I urge you to
come up and introduce yourself to me at the theater or email me at
[email protected]. I cannot wait to begin announcing the exciting
array of new programs and performances that we are planning for the future.
So stay tuned!
As has always been the case, we are enormously grateful to each of you for
your patronage and look forward on taking this new and exciting journey
with you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, I urge you to
come up and introduce yourself to me at the theater or email me at
[email protected]. I cannot wait to begin announcing the exciting
array of new programs and performances that we are planning for the future.
So stay tuned!
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Evan Hoffmann
Elden Street Players Producing Artistic Director
Evan Hoffmann
Elden Street Players Producing Artistic Director
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Introducing our new Producing Artistic Director!