On the Move with Terrance Afer-Anderson

I'm honored to do some fundraising for Norfolk's celebrated Generic Theater. Here's why it matters, personally, and to the Hampton Roads cultural arts community-at-large.

I was blessed to be a co-founder of the Generic and for the last 45 years, it has distinguished itself as Norfolk's stellar home for bold, unexpected theater — volunteer-powered and sustained by community. And now we're doing something we've never done before. We're building a permanent home!

We're moving to the historic Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street — a dedicated space for contemporary theater, built by the community it serves. Retirees, students, military, court-referred volunteers, actors, technicians, neighbors, and first-timers — all showing up, side by side, to make it happen.

A larger capital campaign is coming. But first — Give Local 757. This is the community's chance to tell major donors: we're behind this.

The Sherman McDaniel Challenge will double every dollar given by May 5  — up to $5,000. 

• $25 - First stroke — a gallon of paint for our new home.
• $50 - A roll of cable — the nervous system of our stage.
• $75 - Clamps and cables — one light, safely in the grid. 
• $100 - Paint, brushes, drop cloths — one room, fresh start.

Can't give that much? Even $5 buys a moving box — and we have a lot to pack.

I owe much to the Generic Theater and its founder Ron Stokes It played a pivotal role in my theatrical career. Won't you please join me in support of this vital, viable and stellar cultural asset? 

Give now, then share this link.

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