It began in 1986, with Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. American Stage would hold ten performances – all free – at Demens Landing Park for just two weeks in April. Materials and time were donated, sets built, picnics packed. 8,000 people attended, and a tradition was born.
Now, American Stage is fighting to save it.
“Park has continued to be the most popular and beloved program that we produce. The memories made and the connections that happen when we sit under the stars and enjoy theatre together, are unique and priceless,” says Director of Advancement Pamela Arbisi.
The campaign has already hit the ground running. American Stage’s trustees, in partnership with the nonprofit’s Strategic Advisory Board, have pledged a 1:1 match on all donations up to $75,000.
“This means that every dollar you donate will be doubled up to $75,000,” adds Arbisi.
...more CORE MEMORIES made.
...more ART with our COMMUNITY.
...more POWERFUL STORIES. BOLDLY TOLD.
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From anniversaries celebrated to first dates, we've heard many of your stories and seen many of them unfold before our eyes year after year. This year, we heard a group of friends as they left say, 'core memory just made’.
"How many core memories have been made at Park?"
- Helen R. Murray, Producing Artistic Director
Share yours with us!
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