Workhouse Theatre takes hiatus, plans for future
By: Dan Hylton 03/01/2010
Workhouse Theatre recently concluded their production of Apartment 3A, which the company has announced will be their last show of the 2009-1010 season, before it enters a phase of "going dark" for a few months while planning for its future.
Explaining the decision is Workhouse Theatre Artistic Director and founder Jeff Redman. "We realize that this will shorten the theater viewing opportunities on the Northside for this season, but we want to make sure that we can continue to bring live theater to Camden for a long time. We have been working hard for our audience over the last five years and we need to take some time to appreciate our accomplishments, examine where we are as a theatre and plan for the future."
Amidst meetings and planning during the break, Workhouse will be looking for talented people from the Northside with a passion for their community and the arts, as well as a desire to be a part of something important. The primary focus is on Northside residents who have specific skill sets. "Everyone wants to be an actor," says Redman, "but not many people want to get down in the trenches and actually make the acting possible."
There will be several positions opening up in the Workhouse, but there are a few key ones that Redman says must be filled if Workhouse is going to continue. Workhouse Theatre is seeking a marketing and PR manager for getting the word out on the "good thing going on up here," an account manager to seek out new season sponsors and advertisers, and a volunteer coordinator to tap into the wealth of untapped talent that the company is dependent upon from within the Camden area. To lean more about how you can contribute email contact@workhousetheatre.org to express interest. For more Workhouse info visit www.workhousetheatre.org.
"Workhouse has every intention of being back next fall with a full season of theatre," says Redman. "Providing the planning and organizing that this break will provide, we'll be even stronger than before."