Matawan Theater Alumni Association

 

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June 12, 2011

Dear MTAA Members, Supporters, and Friends -

Thank you for your interest in Matawan Legends 2011. We’re very sorry to have to announce that this year’s performance has been canceled.

A number of factors contributed to this decision by the MTAA board, but the biggest factor has been that of finances.  In previous years, we were fortunate enough to have the use of the MRHS Auditorium and services of the janitorial staff donated to the program.  Unfortunately, that was not possible this year.  The cost of putting on the show is outside of our current budget, especially with waning participation.  We feel that our first duty is to the current theater students in the district and that the funds we do currently have should be reserved to bolster the district’s theater program over the coming year and hopefully continue our scholarship program next spring.

Legends has been our biggest fundraiser since it’s inception, and unfortunately we cannot count on that income for 2012 fiscal year.  Sadly, it’s quite possible that to produce Legends 2011, we would be taking a loss to start the new fiscal year.  We have also been considering making Legends a biennial (every other year) event, hopefully cutting down on production costs, but increasing participation and ticket sales.

Obviously, we know that the national economic situation is not a good one.  But we do need funds in order to host events and programs.  We are going to continue to fund-raise throughout the coming year.  In fact, we have an upcoming fundraising event at a Blue Claws game (please see the Facebook event for more information).  And please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to MTAA.  Every little bit helps.

We plan to bring Matawan Legends back in 2012, bigger and better, with planning beginning now!  If you would like to take part in the planning process, join the Matawan Legends committee, or share comments or suggestions, please contact us at legends@matawantheateralumni.org.

We thank you, wholeheartedly, for your understanding and continued support.

Matawan Legends 2011 Commitee & Board of Directors
Matawan Theater Alumni Association

 

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