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The Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Best Ever St. Pat’s 5K back in March. The event was a success with over 150 participants, raising approximately $3,500.
Proceeds from the races benefited the chamber’s Destination Rolla Fund.
The Destination Rolla Fund contributes to tourism-related projects and attractions in Rolla. According to the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, last year was a challenging year for the tourism industry, so the chamber decided to split the race proceeds among four different organizations, vital to Rolla’s tourism efforts.
The chamber recently presented checks for $875 to Ozark Actors Theatre, South Central Regional Veterans Group’s Veterans Memorial Park, Rolla Parks and Recreation Department and Rolla Saddle Club.
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Ozark Actors Theatre announced the appointment of Blane Pressler as the artistic consultant for their 2021 summer season.
Pressler is well known to the Ozark Actors Theatre (OAT) audiences, having worked over the past decade as an actor, director and designer for the company. He was introduced to Rolla in 2011, and has performed in more than 10 productions on the OAT stage.
During his time at OAT, Pressler joined the Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.
“The board and staff are excited to have Blane work with us as we make plans for the summer. We believe his artistic leadership will give us a strong, entertaining season as we safely reopen our doors,” OAT Managing Director Laura Light added.