Summer Musical Enterprise--Give Local NRV

We were in uncharted waters last year.  

COVID-19 was present nearly everywhere, and our community was no exception.  The future had never felt so unpredictable.  Things had never been so ambiguous---much like the characters in Sondheim’s Into the Woods; the musical we chose for our Summer 2020 production. “Isn’t it nice to know a lot?” Little Red sings to herself. “And a little bit not.”  Later in the show Cinderella hems and haws on the steps of the palace, “ But then how can you know Who you are till you know What you want, which I don't So then which do you pick…”

When the Stay at Home Order was put into place in March,  SME made the decision to cancel  a series of Cabaret fundraisers to ensure the safety and welfare of our SME friends and family, the community at large, and ourselves.   In time, we were also notified by Virginia Tech that all summer activities on campus were being canceled, including our Summer production of Into The Woods.   Those cancellations resulted in having no revenue in 2020. 

While there’s still some uncertainty, we know that we need to adapt fast to our changing reality.  Now, more than ever, our community needs each other.  And we need you.  Our fundraising goal this year is two-fold. Our goal total is $5,000: $2500 of that goal will be allocated to continue building our sound system. With each mic costing $400-$500 your support is crucial to our efforts to be self-sustaining with our sound design.  The remaining $2500 will be allocated to operating expenses impacted by COVID-19 cancellations. 

SME The Little Mermaid 2019  PC: Bryant Altizer;   

We WILL continue striving to bring quality musical theatre to the New River Valley, featuring it’s greatest resource----it’s people! We will be resuming programming soon!  The extended Intermission is OVER!   That means that there will still be a Second Act!  So please make a donation to help us raise the curtain for Act 2!

In times like this, we’re reminded of how interconnected we all are.  Thank you for being part of our community for the past 29 years.  Without you, none of it would be possible.