“And that would keep theatergoers around longer, too.” “They want to sell to someone who wants to put in something that will enhance the actors’ experience, like a coffee shop or restaurant,” Mr. The houses Goodspeed will sell are contiguous to the redevelopment site. Long-term plans call for moving town offices out of the village and redeveloping the town-owned property for shops, restaurants and residences. Walter says he is also pleased that Goodspeed intends to divest itself of five older houses, returning them to the tax rolls and aiding the town in efforts to revitalize the village. Total attendance for 2019 was 85,965 patrons at 354 performances.Mr. Attendance at The Terris Theatre was 10,597 patrons at 97 performances. During 2019 The Terris Theater in Chester CT presented three shows, 'Hi, My Name is Ben', 'Passing Through'A Connecticut Christmas Carol'. These brought students from around the world to learn about Musical Theater.

They included, Scenic Painting Intensive-intro, Music Direction Intensive, Kids Company Academy and Movers Boot Camp and Observership Program. Also during 2019 several Education programs were held. Also in 2019 was the Writers Colony where 50 writers were in residence for 4 weeks to work on new musicals. Also part of the Goodspeed mission is the development of new works to add to the repertoire by such projects as, Festival of New Musicals, and the New York University Collaborative. Attendance at the Opera House for 2019 was 75,368 patrons at 257 performances. (More) During 2019 The Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, Inc continued to fulfill its mission statement to be dedicated to the heritage of musical theater by the production of three shows on its main stage, 'The Music Man', 'Because of Winn Dixie'Billy Elliot'. During 2019 The Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, Inc continued to fulfill its mission statement to be dedicated to the heritage of musical theater by the production of three shows on its main stage.

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