BAY VILLAGE, Ohio – BAYarts celebrated the coming completion of the Huntington Playhouse restoration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3. The event drew dozens of attendees eager to learn about the next steps for the beloved venue.
BAYarts, known for fostering a strong sense of community through diverse arts programming, continues to emphasize its mission: “The arts build community and provide connection through music, cultural activities, and various visual art forms.”
BAYarts Director Nancy Heaton addressed the crowd from the stage, accompanied by Mayor Paul Koomar, Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks, Associate Director Beth Milli, and Board President Mary Conway Sullivan.
Bay Village Mayor Paul Koomar enters at BAYarts to support the expansion of the treasured facility: the Huntington Playhouse. Linda GandeeLinda Gandee
In her speech, Heaton encouraged community support, as did the others, for the Playhouse’s future by asking people to “get in the act” and make donations.
BAYarts highlights the importance of preserving the legacy of its campus, which has provided arts of all kinds and all ages for nearly 75 years. The planned expansion is to include five additional classrooms, flexible event spaces for larger events such as weddings, a larger stage, more restrooms and a new gallery to spotlight local artists in plays and concerts plus individual speakers.
For those interested in becoming more involved with BAYarts or supporting the project, visit www.BayArts.net/about/playhouse.
Donations can be made at www.BayArts.net/support/donate or by contacting Nancy Heaton ([email protected]) or Mary Conway Sullivan ([email protected]).
