What’s the saying about not knowing if you are coming or going? There is a sense of that whiplash right now at CP as we move forward on the exciting new season, as well as take a moment to celebrate the past year.

Season change? But Jamie, it’s the middle of the year, did daylight savings time mess with you that much a few months ago? No, though there may be a random clock in my house that is still an hour off. CP’s fiscal year, like many arts non-profits, doesn’t line up with the calendar year. Instead our fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30. That’s also why our season wraps up in June.

It also means it’s almost time for the first production in the new season – SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN JR. Be sure to come out and support these talented kids in our Stars of Summer program as they bring this classic movie-musical to life.

Looking back, this Friday we celebrate our volunteers with a special appreciation event, and on Monday we hold our annual meeting that reviews the past year’s accomplishments and elects new members of the Board of Directors.

It is a whirlwind of wrapping things up, like filing all these reports related to the end of the fiscal year, and getting everything in place for all the wonderful opportunities we have in store the next 12 months. We hope you will take part, on or off stage, in making the region a better place to live thanks to the arts at CP!

Jamie Ulmer

Managing Artistic Director