Be Part of the Magic Before the Curtain Rises!

Join us for an exciting new event hosted by our Board of Directors, and get an exclusive, behind-the-curtain look at the creative minds bringing our 55th Summer Season to life!   This is your chance to mingle with the artists who design the sets, costumes, lighting, sound, props, choreography, and direction that you’ll soon see on stage, and to hear firsthand how the magic is made! Whether you’re a CRT lover, a curious supporter, or someone who simply enjoys a lively evening out, this event promises inspiration, conversation, and a deeper connection to the work YOU help make possible!

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Meet Our Special Guests!

• Dr. Deena Conley, Chair of the Department of Theatre at SUNY Cortland and Director of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
• Scott Holdredge, Scenic Designer, SUNY Cortland Theatre Department and Scenic Designer for Oklahoma!
• Mark Reynolds, CRT Board President; Costume Designer, SUNY Cortland Theatre Department; Director of Daddy Long Legs
• Eric Behnke, Former CRT Production Manager; Lighting Designer for 9 to 5: The Musical and Daddy Long Legs

Plus, meet CRT’s new staff!

• Andrea Dotto, Assistant Producer; Choreographer for Annie
• Andy Hughes, CRT Production & Facilities Manager; Freelance Lighting Designer and Sound Engineer

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• Step behind the scenes and spend the evening connecting one-on-one with some of our most talented theatre professionals! Hear how ideas become productions, get a sneak peek at the exciting work already underway for this summer, and enjoy insider stories you won’t hear anywhere else!
• Ever wondered what’s in the back of the building? Now’s your chance to see it for yourself! Our Scenic Shop doors are open for you to take an exclusive look at the back half of CRT Downtown, the creative hub where the magic you see on stage is built from the ground up!
• Make note: This is NOT a “sit and listen” event! It’s a lively, casual stroll-as-you-go experience – visit with who you want, when you want, and discover something new at every stop!
• When you arrive, you’ll receive a “Guest Checklist”. Meet each artist, collect every checkmark, and with a full checklist, you’ll be entered into a special prize drawing at the end of the evening!
• Come hungry! Enjoy delicious delicacies from M&D Deli and decadent desserts from Sinfully Sweet
• Enjoy the music provided by the John Spillett Duo
• Don’t miss your chance to support CRT’s 55th Anniversary Season with Unique Silent Auction Raffle Baskets; our exciting “Center Stage Prize” Raffle featuring beautiful jewelry valued at $3,000, generously donated by Robinson’s Jewelry
• And more surprises!