Monthly Archives: July 2013

Buy local

BAT has insurance.  Not such a big deal.  BAT always buys Insurance Policyinsurance.  This year, however, BAT was able to find a local agent who could place theater insurance.  That is a very good thing.  BAT supports local business and the local economy every time it can.  As summarized in a 2012 report:

From large urban cities to small rural towns, Arts & Economic Prosperity IV demonstrates that the arts are an industry—one that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is a cornerstone of tourism. Business and elected leaders need not feel that a choice must be made between arts funding and economic prosperity. This study proves that they can choose both. Nationally as well as locally, the arts mean business!

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Why Volunteer?

BAT (used to be BLT) is beginning its 2013-14 season.  It will be fantastical.  It is a great time to volunteer.  But why volunteer?

Over the years I have thought a lot about that.  If it was all about the money, who would 8459720503_1e535e86b7volunteer?  No one.  So there must be more.

Volunteering at BAT you are part of something bigger than yourself.  You are part of something that helps your community both financially and culturally, but there is more.

Yes, when the lights go down it is about the actors and the script, but that is literally the culmination of the work of hundreds of people.  Some do a little, some do a lot, but no one person could get a show up on its feet.

Without volunteers and donors, BAT would die.  Because of BAT’s wonderful volunteers, who do what makes them feel better about themselves and helps all of those who come to see a performance at BAT, better live theater thrives at BAT.

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BLT’s (soon to be BAT) 2013-14 Season!

BLT (soon to be BAT) is very excited to announce its 2013-14 Season!  And what a fantastical season it is!

First the good news!  Ticket prices remain the same.  That’s right a season ticket or a Fabulous Four Pack remain just $60 general admission and $48 for students/seniors and active military!  That price cannot be beat.

Tickets at the door are just $20 general admission and $17 for students/seniors and active military!

Now for the even better news!  BAT’s 2013-14 season!

Young Frankenstein the Musical” by Mel Brooks – September 20 thru October 27, 2013;

Coney Island Christmas” a Holiday comedy by Donald Margulies – November 29 thru December 22, 2013;

Noises Off” a comedy by Michael Frayn – February 21 thru March 23, 2014; and

End Days” a comedy by Deborah Zoe Laufer – May 9 thru June 1, 2014.

More about the shows!

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