You make it possible!

Hello friends!

Life takes funny turns and sometimes we find ourselves in places we never could have imagined, doing things we only dreamed of. Growing up in Southwest Philly, I would have never believed that someday I would help run an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning professional theatre company in a tiny hamlet (pop.  754) two hours away from the nearest major city! And yet here I am, and every single day I feel so grateful to be a part of this company of artists in this beautiful town.

Fast-forward 20 years and who would have ever expected that a global pandemic would shut the doors of theatres around the world?  And though our doors have been closed to the public, we've worked hard to create content that people could enjoy from the safety of their homes. But we miss that connection — connecting with other actors, connecting with our patrons, connecting with fellow audience members during a performance as our hearts beat collectively. And as much as we miss that, we know that the connection will be all the more sweet when the doors open again.

And that's where you come in. Any amount you can contribute to Commonweal's 2020 Give to the Max Campaign will be extremely appreciated and will help fortify our future so we can once again open our doors and say "Welcome to the Commonweal!"

It's never easy to ask friends and family for money, so from the bottom of my heart I thank you for your consideration. And for another perspective, my brilliant hubby highlights the difference your contribution can make in the message below.

With love,

Adrienne

A note from our Producing Artistic Director 

The Commonweal Theatre belongs to you. Our success is defined by the ways in which we are actively serving and connecting with our community. In the current climate, it means helping people simply feel better by relieving stress and anxiety through our storytelling. It means a full company of professional artists being able to reconnect with you in bringing to life the stories that will uplift, challenge, and inspire the entire family for years to come. To that end, we have been grateful to offer you Root River Anthology, Art of the Entertainer, and Fully Committed, with yet still two more shows to come before the end of the year. We hold dearly our connection with you, and we look forward to connecting with you in person again.

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.

Thank you,

Hal Cropp, Producing Artistic Director