On behalf of the Audubon Community School I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who made generous donations to our lighting project in the school’s auditorium. For those of you who were able to attend our recent three-act play and vocal music concerts the new stage lighting system greatly increased the production values of each of these performances. For the first time in many years audience members were able to see the smiling faces of their favorite performers in lighting that enhanced each production.
The final steps in this project will take place over Christmas break after which all features of the new system can be utilized. Needless to say, without local people and organizations raising a little over $23,000 in donated funds this $34,000 project would not have become a reality. Just another example of the outstanding support the school receives from the patrons of the Audubon Community School for our arts program. Our students are truly blessed due to your support!
The lighting system was just the first of a series of upgrades that the school is planning on making to the auditorium. As the only performing arts facility in Audubon County, and with the large number of students actively involved in the performing arts at Audubon Community School, the School Board and the school administration feel that it’s imperative that we not only maintain our auditorium but work to improve it for student performers and patrons.
Our next project, tentatively set for the summer of 2011, is to replace our stage curtains. Although the curtains themselves are only twelve to fifteen years old, the hardware used in the operation of the curtains is mostly original equipment from 1964. This project is estimated to cost around $20,000. Future projects include replacing the seating and upgrading the sound system. Once again, the school will actively be looking for donors to partner with to make these projects a reality. If you are interested in assisting in these projects with a donation of either time or money please contact my office.
Sincerely Yours,
Brett Gibbs
Superintendent
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