Dear Patron and Supporter,

As many of you know Charter theater is in the midst of its 12th year. You have probably come to know us for the 10 seasons of brining new and original plays to new audiences.  We have been proud of this work and grateful for your patronage and support over the years.

Many arts organizations have been strained in this financially difficult time, Charter is no exception. We have experienced the storm just like so many others. I am writing you today because it has become necessary for us to make some changes as we look forward to putting Charter on more solid ground.

For the coming year, and longer if need be, we have decided to concetrate on parts of our mission other than producing new plays. We are going to focus primarily on the reading series, playwrighting workshops and support, and more general audience development for new works. Amd we have decided to limit our seasonal main stage productions to one per year. This will allow us to re-calibrate and create a forward looking plan that will help strengthen and grow our mission.

Also, we have decided to cancel the remainder of this season's productions, both the New Plays for Young Audiences and the main stage shows. It is an unavoidable finacial necessity.

As we work to strategically and solidly continue fulfilling our mission, I want to express my gratitude for your understanding, my happiness for your support, and my sadness for the impact that the change in plans this season will have on both our patrons and the very talented artits with whom we work.

Please stay tuned for more information about other Charter projects in the coming weeks.

Be safe, warm and well,

Keith Bridges