For the last three years I have had the privilege of being the Producing Artistic Director of The Warehouse Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina. These last three have been extraordinarily fulfilling from both a personal and professional standpoint. I have met some of the most inspiring and hard-working artists while in the Upstate. I'm immensely proud to have produced everything from the classics (THE CRUCIBLE featuring students from the Fine Arts Center), to horrifyingly relevant musicals (BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON helmed by our assistant director from Broadway Andrew Scoville), alongside world premieres (Paul Grellong's POWER OF SAIL, about the rise of white nationalists on college campuses). These are my people, and this is my home. And right now we're facing an unprecedented crisis. Because of COVID-19, we have been forced to cancel the last three productions in our 2019-2020 Season. For the non-profit arts sector, where ticket sales and concessions are a vital portion of revenue and how we keep our doors open, a closure and cancellation can be devastating. It affects the staff and our artists, but it also greatly impacts our community. We are the only fully professional theater in Greenville committed to producing work that is about our community. We have a vibrant education department that has been mostly shut down. We are an art form based around community, and gathering together right now is impossible. We are committed to paying the staff and the artists affected by this shut down. As of right now, expected earned revenue income losses for our organization could exceed $80,000+ for the end of the 2019-2020 fiscal year (June 30). Now, more than ever, we need your support. If you are in a position to help, a donation (no matter the size) would make a world of difference in helping us continue to pay our employees and the artists impacted by this shutdown and help us weather the storm for the next year. The Warehouse Theatre will continue producing relevant, professional, entertaining stories, and providing an outlet for our community (seriously take a look at our 20-21 season), but we can't do it without your help. Please stay safe, stay informed, and stay positive. Thank you so much for your consideration!