August 5, 2009

Dear Friends,

Can you believe it’s almost time for the 2009/2010 season to begin?  Whether you are an actor, director, set designer, stage crew or someone who loves live theater, you are part of a large family. And we are very proud of what our "family" has accomplished this past season. With your help, the Brick Street Players has quickly become known for solid productions with broad appeal. This has been a fabulous season of growth. Our audience base has expanded exponentially and we have come to know so many wonderful new members of our theater family. Please accept our gratitude to all who have made this season so rewarding. 

As most of you know, due to the loss of the air conditioning system in our auditorium, we have shifted our season to the school year, instead of the calendar year, and have shortened the season to four productions.  Season ticket prices have been adjusted accordingly.

Our 2009/2010 regular season lineup will include:

·        The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Musical Comedy) Oct. 9-11 & 15-17, 2009

·        A Night of Christmas One-Acts Dec. 4-6 & 10-12, 2009

·        The Star-Spangled Girl  (Neil Simon’s comedy) Feb. 12-14 & 18-20, 2010

·        The Watch They Keep (Our annual Mississippi Playwright show) Apr. 9-11 & 15-17, 2010

Titles and show times may be subject to change without notice

Please see our website at www.clintonbrickstreetplayers.com for a synopsis of each of these great shows.

As one of the nearly 2,500 individuals in our audience last year, we thank you for your patronage. But you are special, because your personal commitments have made it possible for the Brick Street Players to prosper and grow through the years. The present and future of the company depends on your generosity, and we are sincerely grateful for your loyal support.

Almost all performance arts organizations have been affected by the economy, and the Brick Street Players have not been immune from this. Despite rigorous control of our production costs, expenses have increased greatly for the past few seasons. As a member of the Brick Street Players family, we ask you to consider increasing your annual gift in recognition of the special needs of our group and in celebration of our successes. Thank you for considering our request. A giving category sheet is enclosed. We look forward to receiving your gift and to seeing you for all 4 shows next season! 

Show times are 7:00pm for all performances with the exception of 2:00pm for the Sunday Matinees.

On behalf of the Clinton Brick Street Players sincerely,