A house RESOLUTION

 

to congratulate the Foothills Playhouse of Easley upon the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary and to commend the theater for its many years of outstanding performances and service to the people and the state of south carolina.   

 

Whereas, Foothills Playhouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing family-friendly live theater for audiences of all ages; and

 

Whereas, the organization's mission is to "put the community in community theatre" by strengthening its presence within the community and encouraging broad public participation in the arts; and

 

Whereas, Foothills Playhouse was established in 1981 by a group of dedicated individuals under the original name Easley Community Theatre, producing four adult shows at Easley High School during its inaugural season, including its first production, Promises, Promises; and

 

Whereas, over the past four decades, the organization has evolved into Foothills Playhouse, relocating from Easley High School to the Foothills Mall, and in 1991 to its current home at West End Hall, where it has remained for more than thirty-five years; and

 

Whereas, serving the community for over four decades, Foothills Playhouse has produced over three hundred shows, showcased the talents of more than three thousand performers, and welcomed thousands of patrons, with a significant portion traveling from outside the local area; and

 

Whereas, in the fall of 2018, a proposed merger with another area theater was carefully considered, and by mutual agreement, both organizations elected not to proceed, allowing Foothills Playhouse to continue as an independent community theater in Easley; and

 

Whereas, in May 2019, the Board of Directors voted to hire a part-time executive artistic director to support the organization's continued growth and development; and

 

Whereas, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, the executive artistic director has implemented a Family-Friendly Pledge and expanded sponsorship opportunities to strengthen community engagement and support; and

 

Whereas, Foothills Playhouse proudly celebrates more than four decades of service to the community and looks forward with enthusiasm to its forty-fifth season and many more years of operation in Easley; and

 

Whereas, the Foothills Playhouse remains committed to its future in Easley and looks forward to serving generations of audiences and participants to come.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Foothills Playhouse of Easley upon the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary and commend the theater for its many years of outstanding performances and service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Foothills Playhouse.

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