Hayes Performing Arts Center Temporarily Suspends Operations - September 8th
Blowing Rocks Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center Temporarily Suspends Operations Due to Difficult Economic Environment
Contact: Ron Bryson at ronald_bryson@ml.com and
Eric Davidson at 828-295-3171 or eric@blowingrockcountryclub.com
BLOWING ROCK, NC At the end of the summer season, the Hayes Performing Arts Center and Blowing Rock Stage Company will suspend operations for a limited period of time. The Board of Trustees is currently evaluating and seeking all options and resources available to resume operations at the Center on sound economic footing prior to the 2010 summer season.
Across the nation, entertainment of all forms has endured unprecedented economic difficulty over the past 12 months. The Hayes Performing Arts Center and Blowing Rock Stage Company are no different. Nevertheless, the Stage Company and Hayes Center have enjoyed unequaled artistic success in spite of the severe economic downturn. According to Chairman Ron Bryson, the Board and staff are proud of the body of work that they have provided our community, and we commend Kenneth Kay and his staff for the manner in which they have coped with this difficult economic climate.
It is in large part those financial struggles that prompted Kenneth Kay, the Interim Executive Director and Producing Artistic Director, to tender his resignation effective Sept. 8 after the close of Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Speaking on behalf of the board, Bryson characterized the Center as having provided quality cultural and economic contributions to Blowing Rock and the surrounding area. He confirmed that the board has every intention of finding a way to sustain those important benefits to the community.
Contact: Ron Bryson at ronald_bryson@ml.com and
Eric Davidson at 828-295-3171 or eric@blowingrockcountryclub.com
BLOWING ROCK, NC At the end of the summer season, the Hayes Performing Arts Center and Blowing Rock Stage Company will suspend operations for a limited period of time. The Board of Trustees is currently evaluating and seeking all options and resources available to resume operations at the Center on sound economic footing prior to the 2010 summer season.
Across the nation, entertainment of all forms has endured unprecedented economic difficulty over the past 12 months. The Hayes Performing Arts Center and Blowing Rock Stage Company are no different. Nevertheless, the Stage Company and Hayes Center have enjoyed unequaled artistic success in spite of the severe economic downturn. According to Chairman Ron Bryson, the Board and staff are proud of the body of work that they have provided our community, and we commend Kenneth Kay and his staff for the manner in which they have coped with this difficult economic climate.
It is in large part those financial struggles that prompted Kenneth Kay, the Interim Executive Director and Producing Artistic Director, to tender his resignation effective Sept. 8 after the close of Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Speaking on behalf of the board, Bryson characterized the Center as having provided quality cultural and economic contributions to Blowing Rock and the surrounding area. He confirmed that the board has every intention of finding a way to sustain those important benefits to the community.