“After a decade, there’s evidence to saying this: Bridge Street Theatre is the region’s most fearless professional stage company.” Steve Barnes, Albany Times Union
November 2024
Dear Friends of BST,
We are so excited to reach out at this time of transition at Bridge Street Theatre! John Sowle and Steven Patterson, through their tireless work and abundant talent, have created a special, critically recognized theatre hub right here in Catskill. As with everything in life, there is an arc to it. They are still the artistic heartbeat of the place, but now we have new staff and board members who have recently joined us to help BST move vibrantly into the next ten years!
You are a crucial part of this equation. Your donation now will help us head into 2025–and beyond–on a strong footing. Here are some of our plans:
Professional Staffing
We are happy and proud to announce that Alison Davy will become BST’s Executive Director on January 1, 2025. Her extensive not-for-profit knowledge as well as her experience in professional theater and music will help us continue John and Steven’s vision. We will also be looking to hire the following staff:
- Artistic Director
- Bookkeeper
- Box Office Manager
- Facilities Manager
- PR/Marketing Manager
Programming
- Grow our very popular young people’s theatre programs
- Bring in more music–concerts and musicals
- Offer adult theatre and improv workshops
- Expand our readings to prepare for upcoming seasons and receive audience reactions to potential plays/musicals
If you have loved our productions over the years and have enjoyed seeing your friends and neighbors here, then this is the time we need your help to continue and expand our activities. We are proud to be your local not-for-profit theatre, and hope you will support our work during a critical transition period.
Donate online HERE.
With appreciation,
Bridge Street Theatre Board of Directors
Betsy Barrett, President
Jay Lesenger, Vice President
Christa Bush, Secretary
Jeff Barrett, Treasurer
Nico Ager–Member, Marketing Committee
Timothy Dunn–Member, Artistic Committee
Nancy Giles–Member, Artistic Committee
Allison Godleski–Member, Outreach & Education Committee
Steven Patterson–Member, BST Associate Director & Co-Founder
Anna Robinson–Member, Outreach & Education Committee
Brian Sheppard–Member, Marketing Committee
Bridge Street Theatre is a 501(c)3 Corporation. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414
Phone: 518-943-3894 Email: contact@BridgeSt.org Website: BridgeSt.org