Curtain Call, Inc.

Event Guide

Welcome

Thanks for coming Into the Woods with us!

A year ago at this time, I - like so many other theatre leaders - honestly didn't know if we could survive the pandemic shutdown. In my heart of hearts, I believed that we could, but the logical part of me was a bit worried.

In the early days of 2021, many theatres and performance venues across the country had already folded forever...something no arts lover ever wants to see. We were mounting two-person plays with an audience capacity of less than 50 hoping we could hang in there while still remaining a presence in the community. It was a crazy period, but now, even though we're far from being back to "normal," I'm happy to say that we're out of the woods, still here and we're not going away.

I can say that because we have the BEST FANS/FRIENDS in the world. You, our loyal theatregoers, have sent us both moral and financial support during this nearly two year period. When we ask for help - whether in cash or donated books - you respond. And so, as Fairfield County Giving Day rolls around on February 24, we need to ask again.

The year 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of The Kweskin Theatre. . .a major milestone for a theatre born of a cow barn. (Where are Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland when you need them?) My long term dream is to build an endowment fund to help support and maintain the theatre operations here for another 50 years and beyond..and here's how you can help.

On Giving Day, February 24, if every patron who sees Into the Woods makes just a $10 contribution to Curtain Call during that 24-hour period, we could raise a significant amount of money. And, if we're the organization that has the greatest number of individual contributors, we'll pick up a $10,000 bonus which can go into our endowment fund.

As we celebrate 50 years in The Kweskin Theatre, if it's within your means to donate $50 that would be incredible. If you're in a position to make a significantly larger contribution, the Giving Day system can accept that, too. Of course, if you want to speak with me about a gift in the range of $1,000,000 or more, I'm available!

My favorite song in Into the Woods both lyrically and musically is Children Will Listen. Right now, I hope that not just the children, but everyone reading this will listen, and support us on Giving Day.

Thanks so much for being here...enjoy the show!

Lou Ursone Executive Director Curtain Call, Inc.

Production Team

Producer
Lou Ursone

Director/Choreographer
Tom Coppola

Music Director
George H. Croom

Set Design
Martin Scott Marchitto

Lighting Design
Adam Lobelson

Costume Design
Merial Cornell, Jeannette Davidson, Mary Joan Wright

Technical Director/ Sound Design
Jamie LaJoie

Production Stage Managers
Tom DeSalvo, Jan Ursone

Assistant Stage Managers
Hunter Brady, Laura Castiglione

Scenic Artist
Marc Ursone