About this episode:
In a neat example of nonprofits collaborating and
consolidating their resources to be stronger, Richmond Shakespeare and Henley
Street Theatre are merging their leadership. Richmond Shakespeare has existed
for more than 30 years; it’s a thriving program devoted to Shakespeare
performance and education. Henley Street, a relatively new venture (now in its
7th season) is dedicated to stage classics. from the Renaissance to modern day. Both companies use Agecroft
Hall as a base and have rather coincident missions. The merger, begun recently
in light of management vacancies, will progress over a few years, but the
two companies will head into the 2013-14 season as a unit, producing Oscar
Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Death of the Maiden, Richard III and more this season. The “Marriage of True Minds” campaign is also
underway to provide the necessary funding to execute a sound merger; also, this season sees the “Age of Shakespeare” program (in celebration of Will’s 450th
birthday!) and the yearly Bardathon.
Guest speakers:
Jan Powell, Artistic Director of Richmond Shakespeare and
Henley Street Theater
Jackie O’Connor, Managing Director of Richmond Shakespeare
and Henley Street Theater
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