Flat Rock Playhouse meets goal, confirms 2013 season

And a report from the Times-News:

At a press conference in the theater’s rehearsal hall, Playhouse leaders announced they’ve surpassed their $250,000 fundraising goal, with more gifts pending, and will “definitely, solidly” offer a 2013 season.

Playhouse leaders also scheduled two public input meetings to discuss their 2013 business plan and answer questions. The first is set for noon on Dec. 19 at the Playhouse Downtown, followed by one at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Rock.

“We’ve got a lot more work to do, but the good news is we’re pushing on into 2013,” said Bill McKibbin, president of the Playhouse’s board of trustees....

Following the news conference, the Playhouse learned that another anonymous donor had given a $100,000 challenge grant, to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the end of the year.

That could provide an added incentive for Flat Rock Village Council, which will consider Thursday whether to lift a ban on nonprofit funding and allocate up to $50,000 more to the theater this year....

On Tuesday, the theater also released a revised 2013 show schedule, which reduces the number of adult musicals and plays from 18 to 13. The goal, Marini said, is to increase demand for tickets on the main stage....

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