
Want to support the Strand as we continue to grow? Become a Friend of the Strand today!
Dear Friend,
Many wishes for a fantastic start to your 2023!
As we look toward another year full of exciting events, let’s take a moment to reflect on the year of friendship and entertainment the Strand Theatre had over this past year. We’re happy to say that each year, particularly after the effects of COVID-19, we continue to grow our network of friends and entertainers who have graced our stage and filled our seats; in 2022 alone, nearly 4,000 individuals from 69 different cities attended an event at the theatre. Not bad for a theatre that seats 400!
In 2022, the Strand took to heart the slogan “make new friends and keep the old.” Throughout the year, we once again called upon local talent to delight our audiences. From well-known local stars like the Ron Retzer Trio and Eli Lambie to the undiscovered talents that took the stage for Moundsville’s Got Talent in March, our programs showcased the immense amount of talent that lives right here in the Ohio Valley. However, in 2022, we went even farther and included out-of-town acts throughout our event calendar, including Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. in December and Twitty & Lynn Country in May. It was so exciting to consistently offer the opportunity to see hometown favorites as well as never before seen entertainment from different places!
2022 saw the return of many beloved events: Moundsville’s Got Talent, a Halloween showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and our summer and holiday cabarets. Our summer musical, The Addams Family, was a huge success, with nearly 1,000 tickets sold throughout the three-day run. As always, we stayed committed to education this year, offering children’s acting classes, free family movie days, and the week-long, free-to-attend Missoula Children’s Theatre program.
None of this would have been possible without our tried-and-true friends: 125 individuals and entities gave monetary donations to the Strand this year, with many more donating their time and talent. We’d be remiss to not take a moment to thank those that have helped us throughout the year, whether it was through donating items to our annual yard sale, selling popcorn, or simply donating. When it comes to community theatre, everyone has something to give—and no gift is too small or unappreciated!
As we look toward an exciting new year, we hope we can count on you to grow our network of friends. Whether that’s by bringing a buddy to the next Strand event, volunteering at a show with a family member, or encouraging a coworker to become a Friend of the Strand, we want to spread the word that the Strand Theatre is getting bigger and better with each passing year—and who better to spread that word than you, our friend?
You can kick off your support of the Strand’s 2023 season by completing the form included in this letter. We can’t wait to see where 2023 takes us, and we hope you’ll come along for the ride.
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Individual Level ($25.00)
Benefits:
*Website listing as a member
*2 tickets to a Strand cabaret
Family Level ($50.00)
Benefits:
*Website listing as a member
*4 tickets to a Strand cabaret
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Business Level ($100.00)
Benefits:
*Website listing as a member
*8 tickets to a Strand cabaret
*Business name and logo displayed on the Strand lobby screen at all Strand events
*Business Spotlight recognition in the front Strand window
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There are two ways to become a Friend of the Strand:
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1. Download the brochure below and mail items to the following address:
Strand Theatre Preservation Society
811 5th Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
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2. Complete the following steps in order:
A) Complete info boxes below
B) Click "DONATE" button and enter Friend Level ($25, $50, $100) as a donation via PayPal.
C) Click "SUBMIT"
2023 Friends of the Strand
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Individual Level Members
Eric Anderson
Lorraine Artimez
Wilma Artimez
Linda Brinkman
Margaret Bungard
Thelma Burley
Pat Castilow
Sharon Combs
Joe & Debbie Donahue
June Gallourakis
Kenneth Games
Justin Jones
Susan Jones
Janet Kalaskey
Phyllis Knuth
Shirley & Harry Long
Sandra McCoy
Anita Rae Miller
Carol Miller
Frederick C. Ottoson
John Reilly
Dorothy Robinson
Christie Robison
Ruth Sellers
Linda Snider
Hany Tadros
Ed & Connie Tomlinson
Roberta Underdonk
Rose Zelinski
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Family Level Members
Bonnie Dwaine Bed & Breakfast
Dave & Diana Buzzard
Dale Coffield & Debby Perkins
Don & Polly DeNoon
Joe & Sherry Dodd
Patty Dunlap
Michael & Roseann Ferro
Brad & Kathy Fox
Larry & Denise Freeland
Robert Gaudio
John & Linda Gruzinskas
William & Shirley Hinegardner
Dave & Sharon Hinerman-Hall
Judy Hunt
Brad & Becky Jones
Richard & Sharon Knoblich
Greg & Lisa Marquart
Bob & Mickey Massey
Butch Maxwell & Vera Barton-Maxwell
Beth Ann & Mark Mitchell
Chief Tom & Julie Mitchell
Pete & Judy Beth Mysliwiec
Philip & Karen Neubauer
David & Joan Palmer
Ellen Shook
Marie Sinon
Al & Paulette Smith
Scott & Suzanne Varner
Becky Vucelick
Allen & Leslie Underdonk
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Business Level Members
Bonnie Anderson & Fred Brunner
Kelley Bidka
Campbell Signs & Banners
Casey & Chapman, PLLC
Bonnie Dwaine Bed and Breakfast
Campbell Signs & Banners
First Impression Salon
Frame and Fortunes
Pat & Leslie Garrett Family
Gene & Joan Gray
Happy Tails Pay It Forward
Rick Hyre
Kreitzer Landscaping
Dave & Connie Knuth
Garry and Susan Lewis
Mrs. Nancy Luna
Candace McBee
Moundsville Pharmacy
Mountaineer Excavating, Inc.
Susan Pettit
John Varlas
Varlas Mobile Home Parts & Laundromat
Dr. & Mrs. James Wilson