Yes, this is a fundraising post. Please don’t scroll away! Not without reading it first, at least, because I want to share some really positive news with you!
I hope this news will inspire you to make a 2026 Annual Fund contribution before the end of June!
May 15 marked three years for me as Executive Director, and I’m just getting started! I hope that my passion and dedication are evident, and I’m grateful every day for this opportunity. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together so far, thanks to patrons like you. Here are a few highlights since the beginning of 2023:
- We’ve brought 28 incredible productions and 290 performances to life on stage.
- Attendance grew by 16% from 2023 to 2024, and by another 7% in 2025!
- We surpassed our Annual Fund goal in 2024 and 2025, something that hadn’t happened for many years.
- Participation is way up! More than 100 people attended our last round of auditions.
- We’ve invested more than $200,000 in much-needed facilities maintenance and improvements.
- And we’ve done it all while prioritizing low ticket prices and making theatre accessible to as many people as possible!
But we can’t get too comfortable – our journey to financial recovery depends on you! Your support will help us reach our mid-season Annual Fund goal of $137,500 by the end of this month and keep us on target to make our season goal of $275,000 by December 31.
If everything goes according to plan, we’ll end the season without a deficit for the first time in many years! We know we can do it, and we’re counting on your support. Don’t wait until Erie Gives or the end of the year! Give to YOUR Erie Playhouse today!
Sincerely,
Zach Flock
Executive Director
