An Open Letter

Dear Theaters of the Twin Cities,

Throughout my last 35 years of life I have experienced some truly incredible things. Some of my most cherished memories include sitting in a bustling theater awaiting the start of a breathtaking show.

I have experienced shows produced on a variety of stages, in a variety of venues, and surrounded by a variety of patrons.

From the touring productions that arrive straight from Broadway to the community theater productions of classic musicals and even onward to lesser known plays of days gone by, performed in the stairways of ancestral mansions.

For these memories, I want to say, “Thank you.”

Thank you for your dedication to inspire, delight, entrance, and dare I say, educate the communities of the Twin Cities. Through your work and the work of the actors, crew, lighting technicians, stage managers, ushers, box office teams, and everyone else whom you employ, you are constantly making a lasting impact on your audiences.

Whether it is the young child who has never experienced the wonder of theater before or the elderly patron who has been a season ticket holder for the past 30 years, you are always striving to deliver the best entertainment possible and it shows through the delighted reactions and standing ovations that you and your teams receive as the curtain falls.

Through your constant devotion to bringing new works to the stage and supporting up and coming artists whether on stage or off, it is a blessing to our community and I don’t think enough credit is given to those behind the scenes.

In this modern age, I find that theater is more important now, than ever. It is a place where we can escape our everyday struggles but also find solace in knowing that we can find aspects of ourselves in characters from most of the stories being told. It is a clear indication that we are truly all experiencing this crazy thing called life, together.

In closing, I hope this letter finds you well and that it assures you that your work truly is vital to our great cities.

A humble patron,

- Joe at The Zeal Review