It s now spring 2021, and they still don t know when they might move into the new facility.
A lack of large performance venues in the area the Marina Civic Center and the Martin Theatre downtown were both damaged by the storm and are yet to reopen has meant using school auditoriums to stage plays in the interim, which has translated to fewer potential ticket sales. And ticket sales are the lifeblood of the volunteer organization.
Then came COVID-19. KT has come a long way over the last half a century by the grace of God and volunteers, but the challenge has never been greater, said Sandy Wilson, a co-founder of the theater. Putting on plays is a challenge in good times. Having to find other places to perform and meeting COVID requirements and trying to tempt audiences to come back is making it almost overwhelming.
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Apr. 15 LYNN HAVEN
November 2019, they expected to be hosting performances again by the autumn of 2020.
Now, they say they don t know when that dream might yet become a reality.
Formed in 1971 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Kaleidoscope Theatre had mounted about 300 full-cast shows by autumn 2018, when Hurricane Michael arrived. At three shows a week for a three-weekend average run, that s at least 2,700 performances. And that doesn t include special events, summer camps and other functions the theater hosted.
Hurricane Michael damaged beyond repair the community theater s two buildings at