On the Move with Anne Ward

Hey friends - 

This theater, Generic Theater, became my unofficial “family” when I moved from Portland to VA in 2022.  To me, this is “The Little Theater That Could”.  Not a big budget theater, but a small boot straps theater that has brought  amazing productions to their local community for many years.  But alas, their current home beneath the Chrysler Hall is going away due to renovations there. So after an exhausting search, they have found a new home at the Norfolk Masonic Temple.  

But as you know, moving is an expensive and exhausting endeavor.  We’ve got the exhausting part covered with an amazing team of volunteers, but the expensive part still needs much attention and help.  Even from my new home in Denver, Generic holds a very special place in my heart.  If you have ever been to a live theater production, you know how amazing and moving the experience can be.  Please consider donating to this wonderful little theater than does big things for it’s community!  Thank you in advance!!  

Below is their official blurb.  

I'm fundraising for Generic Theater — here's why it matters:

For 45 years, Generic Theater has been Norfolk's 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!

Give now, then share this link.

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