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Letter from the President of Lyric Theatre Company Updated April 4, 2018
Contrary to the report in the News Herald, Lyric Theatre Company (LTC) is alive and well! The following is a short synopsis of our activities over the past fifteen months.
After the Loudon Merchants and Property Owners Association (LMPOA), owner of the historic Lyric Theatre in Loudon, decided abruptly to close the theater in January 2017, our theatre company immediately began to search for an alternative performance location in Loudon and the surrounding area.
We submitted two purchase option agreements in 2017 to acquire buildings in downtown Loudon. Rather than our lease/purchase offer, the LMPOA chose to lease the Lyric Theatre to a private businessman. In the other instance, the property owner would not agree terms for an option length that would allow us time to complete environmental assessment, architectural analysis prior to conducting a fundraising campaign for renovation of the building as a theater.We have evaluated several other alternative performance sites
During 2017 while searching for a performance venue, we also took the opportunity improve our organizational structure. We consulted with SCORE, (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and completed an extensive revision of our by-laws and internal structure. We continue to develop our long-range business plan.
We have applied for grants to help us purchase portable sound and light systems and have consulted with theater professionals from local colleges and universities, as well as a New York based production group with local ties, on how we can best proceed in our mission . We continue to benefit from being a members of AACT ( American Association of Community Theatre)and promote performing arts events of other regional community theatre groups as well as professional performances at regional venues via social media
We are thrilled to see the formation of a new community theatre company Last Call Theatre Company in Lenoir City. Our officers and members have been delighted to contribute to the success of the two plays they have presented and continue to support their efforts to bring the performing arts to our community.
Our play selection committee has recently met. 0ur Board of directors has approved the the committee's recommendations for our 2018 LTC summer and autumn play schedule! Click on 2018 Season below for the details.
We have evaluated several alternative performance sites. We are excited to report that we have entered into a letter of intent for a long-term lease for a building in Loudon and have initiated the process of thoroughly evaluating that property for renovation as a theater before initiating a fundraising campaign
Meanwhile, we continue to be dedicated to fulfilling our mission to educate, enrich, and entertain our community through the performing arts.
W. Barry Baker
President, Lyric Theatre Company
Contrary to the report in the News Herald, Lyric Theatre Company (LTC) is alive and well! The following is a short synopsis of our activities over the past fifteen months.
After the Loudon Merchants and Property Owners Association (LMPOA), owner of the historic Lyric Theatre in Loudon, decided abruptly to close the theater in January 2017, our theatre company immediately began to search for an alternative performance location in Loudon and the surrounding area.
We submitted two purchase option agreements in 2017 to acquire buildings in downtown Loudon. Rather than our lease/purchase offer, the LMPOA chose to lease the Lyric Theatre to a private businessman. In the other instance, the property owner would not agree terms for an option length that would allow us time to complete environmental assessment, architectural analysis prior to conducting a fundraising campaign for renovation of the building as a theater.We have evaluated several other alternative performance sites
During 2017 while searching for a performance venue, we also took the opportunity improve our organizational structure. We consulted with SCORE, (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and completed an extensive revision of our by-laws and internal structure. We continue to develop our long-range business plan.
We have applied for grants to help us purchase portable sound and light systems and have consulted with theater professionals from local colleges and universities, as well as a New York based production group with local ties, on how we can best proceed in our mission . We continue to benefit from being a members of AACT ( American Association of Community Theatre)and promote performing arts events of other regional community theatre groups as well as professional performances at regional venues via social media
We are thrilled to see the formation of a new community theatre company Last Call Theatre Company in Lenoir City. Our officers and members have been delighted to contribute to the success of the two plays they have presented and continue to support their efforts to bring the performing arts to our community.
Our play selection committee has recently met. 0ur Board of directors has approved the the committee's recommendations for our 2018 LTC summer and autumn play schedule! Click on 2018 Season below for the details.
We have evaluated several alternative performance sites. We are excited to report that we have entered into a letter of intent for a long-term lease for a building in Loudon and have initiated the process of thoroughly evaluating that property for renovation as a theater before initiating a fundraising campaign
Meanwhile, we continue to be dedicated to fulfilling our mission to educate, enrich, and entertain our community through the performing arts.
W. Barry Baker
President, Lyric Theatre Company
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