[Nstc] No Strings Update

[nstcbbt at zianet.com]

Hi!
As you all know, the Black Box Theatre has been closed due to distancing  
regulations, however, we have not been idle. While we are uncertain when we  
will be able to re-open, we have been making plans and preparing for the  
day.

Our current plan is to complete this season with "The Majestic Kid" and  
"Next to Normal" as soon as we get the go ahead from the governor. This  
way, our season ticket holders will receive the full value of their  
tickets. Once these two shows have completed their runs, we will proceed  
with next season. Depending on when the current season can resume, we may  
need to have an abbreviated 2020-2021 season. If this is the case, it will  
be reflected in the season ticket prices.

To be ready to re-open as soon as possible after the all-clear, we have  
been rehearsing "The Majestic Kid" using ZOOM. While this is not the ideal  
way to rehearse, it has been very effective, and will allow us to be ready  
to re-open with a minimum of in-theatre rehearsal time. In addition, it has  
been very good for our morale, keeping our enthusiasm and commitment to the  
project.

We know that, like us, all of you are missing the opportunity to go to the  
theatre. We have found an excellent website on which many British theatre  
companies have been streaming current or archival productions for free of  
plays, dance performances, and operas. Some of these are available for only  
a day or two, while others can be watched anytime within a week or a month.  
If you have the ability to connect your computer to your television, it  
makes the experience even better.

The address is www.whatsonstage.com. Scroll down to the link that says  
"Read the full list of shows you can watch online for free here"

Thanks so much for your patience and we hope to be able to see you at the  
theatre soon.

Ceil and Peter