Annual Report FY 2007 - The Music Hall, Portsmouth

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The Journey Continues photo: George Barker We’ve come so far... The theater’s glorious interior has been restored, but there is so much left to do. How can we maintain this treasured space for generations to come and enhance its service as a cultural anchor for all the community The Music Hall is at a critical turning point in its history, delicately balancing successful growth – sell-out shows and popular community and educational programs – against physical fragility and age. Many areas of the theater remain dark with age and under-equipped, limited by technology dating as far back as 1878. The Music Hall’s new strategic plan highlights these critical issues: Limited Space - All are feeling the squeeze of crowded lobbies, long lines for concessions and insufficient restrooms, master classes and meet-the-artist programs held in the hallways. Limited Systems Backstage - We’re using 19th Century technology in a 21st Century world. Historic Structure Threatened - Those of you who live in old houses know the challenges we face. Critical repairs must be made to maintain this historic structure - important to the legacy of American theaters and the region’s unique history. Lack of Endowment - The lack of an endowment jeopardizes the long-term stability of The Music Hall and its role as a central resource for the community. We’re actively pursuing solutions to these critical issues. Our recent strategic work has yielded a plan for the full restoration, expansion, and enhancement of The Music Hall and the establishment of a prudent endowment to maintain and advance this American Treasure. So our journey continues. In the months to come, we look forward to sharing more information and news of how you can join us. For more information call Mia Stendahl in The Music Hall’s Development Office at (603) 433-3100 ext. 34. 13
A Cultural Anchor in the Community photo: Jeremy Heflin Recent community programs & happenings Master Class: The Reduced Shakespeare Company engaged teenage acting students at NH Theatre Project in a Physical Comedy Workshop. (Sept ’07) A panel discussion followed the Wildcard Movie, Abandoned in the Arctic. The producers and director of the film spoke on the art of film and correlations to Portsmouth history. Presented in association with the Portsmouth Athenaeum. (June ’07) “The nationally recognized facility has become a flagship icon in the region’s art community.” – Portsmouth Herald (editorial), July 20, 2007 Master Class: Students from the Portsmouth Music & Arts Center were invited to play wind instruments onstage with award-winning band of Dan Zanes and Friends. One young musician exclaimed, “This was one of the best days of my life!” (May ’07) “The Music Hall demonstrates first hand how a local enterprise can command state--and even national--attention and yet still remain dedicated to collaborating within the Portsmouth community.” – Tom Holbrook, President, RiverRun Bookstore Inc. Meet the Master: Before her sold-out Intimately Yours concert singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile met backstage with girls from the New Outlook Teen Center (Exeter, NH). The 23-yr-old star performer discussed her career and life choices. (May ’07) “There are many magical moments each time our young musicians work with a visiting performer at The Music Hall…. these opportunities are priceless…the memories will last a lifetime.” – Russ Grazier, Jr., Executive Director, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center A panel discussion followed the Wildcard Movie, God Grew Tired of Us, about the Lost Boys of Sudan. Two former Sudanese refugees and representatives from regional nonprofits including GenocideAware spoke of their experiences and efforts to assist victims of war-ravaged nations. (May ‘07) 14
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