Theatre is a necessity.

Hello friends and family! I miss you.

 As many of you are aware, times are hard right now for our artist/non-profit friends (which includes many of you). Many of us are struggling with work, and all of us are struggling without a medium for our artistry. 

I am supremely grateful for what I do have right now, one of which is working for a small non-profit that values it's 16 employees as much as it values its beloved patrons. Somehow, through the last 8 months, we've managed to continue trucking along while making responsible decisions for the well-being of staff and the Lanesboro community at large.

And though we have been unable to open our doors, we ARE still working. The Commonweal has produced a significant amount of work in the past few months, starting with the Radio Play The Root River Anthology (a collaboration of ART-Audacious Raw Theater & Lanesboro Arts) , Brandt Roberts' fabulous The Art of the Entertainer, and the incredibly versatile Josiah Laubenstein in Fully Committed. And there are still two more shows available on our website before the end of the year! Please let me know if you want any more info about these great shows - you can watch them right from your couch!

I believe that art centers like the Commonweal, and the artists who work there, will need people like us to step up and show that we value the arts in our communities to help them rebound after a devastating year to their industry. Thank you for helping me to ensure that this company with thirty-three years of history serving its community can continue its mission of "enriching the common good" and rebuild in the years that come.  

We are all - not just artists, ALL of us - going to need art to help rebuild our lives and livelihoods when this is all over someday. Art heals and art supports you. Let's show some support for art. ❤️ 

Below is a note from my boss Hal Cropp, Producing Artistic Director of the Commonweal which highlights the difference your contribution can make. Each donation helps to ensure our regional arts center will rebound in the coming years. Thank you for your time and consideration in reading this!

-Much love from your friend, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and also Development Manager at the Commonweal Theatre,

Elizabeth 

Any amount you give today is vitally important and will go a long way towards ensuring that we are here to serve you in the years to come. We care deeply about the people who make our work possible, and your donation will be put to use sustaining our core company of Artist Administrators, therefore ensuring that the Commonweal itself can continue its mission in the years ahead.

-Hal Cropp