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"