Description:
Theatre Task Force
In September 2006, the Arts & Science Council (ASC) appointed a Task Force to develop prioritized recommendations, both short and long term, or incremental investment strategies for theatre that would strengthen the theatre offerings and infrastructure in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.The Task Force was composed of both theatre professionals and theatre patrons. Chaired by Jill Flynn, members of the Task Force were: Mark Bernstein, Lon Bumgarner, Ann Marie Costa, Tom Gabbard, Terry Milner, John Moore, Cyndee Patterson, Jim Putnam and Cheryl Queen.
The Task Force met four times between October – December 2006 to identify key issues facing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg theatre community, learn from recognized leaders in the U.S. theatre community regarding national trends in theatre, explore current efforts by both established and emerging organizations interested in developing professional theatre for Charlotte-Mecklenburg, examine current efforts by the ASC and develop recommendations for consideration by the ASC Board and staff