Dear Marigold Patrons and Friends,
I want to celebrate, with you, how vital audience feedback is in providing high quality, exceptional performances at the Marigold. As a community organization, we’re here to push forward what’s possible for live performance in Truro. We’re also here to make sure that we’re feeding your cultural appetite and tastes for live performance!
As we celebrate collaboration and community, I want to make sure I emphasize the significance of your voices in shaping the magic that unfolds on our stage. Your experiences and insights are not only valued but crucial in enhancing the quality of our performances. We firmly believe that a theatre is not merely a space for performers; it is a shared haven where the collective energy of performers and audience intertwine to create something magical. Our job is to connect artists with audiences and to support you in connecting with artists.
As we prepare our 2024 to 2025 programming season, we are placing a spotlight on the importance of hearing from you—our discerning audience. Your feedback is a guiding beacon, helping us refine our craft and curate performances that resonate with the unique spirit of our community. Whether you've been attending our shows for years or are just discovering the magic within our walls, your perspective is a vital part of the creative process.
We invite you to share your thoughts, ideas, and critiques with us, fostering an open dialogue that enriches our artistic journey. From post-show discussions to online surveys, your input will shape the narratives, themes, and styles we bring to life. Together, let's weave a tapestry of stories that reflect the diverse and vibrant tapestry of rural Nova Scotia. Soon, you’ll be seeing the opportunity to fill out post-show surveys to better understand your cultural needs. But, you’re also always welcome to email or call me directly to talk about your experiences, your expectations, and what’s brought you joy at the Marigold! I love hearing every form of feedback!
A quick note I want to make is about why you may sometimes see me introduce performances and other times not. It’s an interesting part of how our industry works. Some performances, we search out those artists or find them touring Atlantic Canada. In those situations, we reach out and offer contracts and fees that we pay to bring those performers here. Other times, performers will come to us to rent our space to bring their performance here themselves and take on the financial risk of the performances success. In that case, I don’t introduce shows and instead let the artist present their performance however they wish. Alternatively, when we purchase a performance, you’ll see me introducing that show because as buyers of that performance, we become the presenters. It may seem a bit confusing, but the two options give performance spaces like ours the versatility to provide multiple avenues to bring high quality performances to our stage.
So, as we embark on this collaborative adventure, I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued support. Your presence in our audience is not just as a witness to the unfolding evolution of cultural experiences in Truro; it is an active participation in the creation of memories that last a lifetime.
Join us in celebrating the power of your voice, as we listen, learn, and grow together in the shared enchantment of live performance at the Marigold.
All my best,
Marshall Feit
Executive Director
The Marigold Cultural Centre