Well, our beautification period has come to an end. We accomplished an amazing amount with surprisingly little work, time and effort. Isn’t it always surprising how effectively mental inertia makes a little task seem like a toweringly huge one?

Among other things we accomplished over our three weeks, we now have:

  • Serious ventilation in the mainstage space
  • A completely rearranged (and considerably more comfortable) lounge/bar
  • Far fewer useless costumes and props, and much more closet space
  • Brand new carpet in the hallway
  • A hugely cleaner and more organized green room
  • Numerous other small but important changes

Naturally, things still aren’t perfect, and there’s a lot of work yet to do, but now is the time to step back and pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. The theater is a far nicer place to be now, and we have several projects rolling that will continue to improve things over time. And, of course, we have another beautification period in September, where we can look into even more comprehensive and useful changes.

Thank you to everyone who came to help us with our work! Stay tuned for more exciting changes.

Now, our focus turns towards our upcoming shows. The Her Mother Was Imagination set is largely built, and rehearsals are progressing well. Penguins is preparing its hilariously blasphemous volleys. Clubfoot is ready to screech onto the stage whether you’ve pulled to the right or not. Things are going well at Annex, and we hope you’ll come out to play with us as our Summer program prepares to open!