09.16.2020

MCT Musings Volume 1 - Issue 1

The Official Newsletter of Marathon Community Theatre

Dear MCT Members, Volunteers and Patrons, We hope this newsletter finds you all healthy and safe. As MCT continues to move through an unprecedented time, we wanted to take a moment to let our loyal members and patrons know that we are thinking of you and can’t wait for the day when we can finally welcome you back to our building. The MCT Board of Directors is continuing to reassess available information and develop protocols to determine when we can safely open our doors, but in the meantime, we realize that it is our responsibility to provide consistent communication. MCT Musings will be an ongoing newsletter intended to inform all interested parties about upcoming MCT events and activities going on “behind the scenes.” Though our building remains closed to productions and events at the moment, be on the lookout for alternative events that will help MCT fulfill its mission of enhancing the cultural life of Marathon and the Florida Keys. Without further ado, here is what’s going on in the world of MCT:

NAME THAT TUNE Exceeds Expectations Thank you to all who came out to support MCT at our “Name That Tune” event at Dockside on August 29th! Through the hard work of all the event organizers and volunteers, we were able to raise over $2,200 to support our theatre. Special thanks to Dockside and all of our generous event sponsors. Stay tuned for a possible repeat in the not-too-distant future!

Not Your Grandma’s Bingo Love bingo? Love not even having to get out of your car and walk somewhere? GREAT! MCT will host a drive-in bingo event in the parking lot between the theatre and Marathon Veterinary Hospital on Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 PM. Check out the link below for more info on how to purchase your ticket, and be on the lookout for additional event announcements coming soon!

Looking Ahead to Halloween On Saturday, October 31st, Marathon Community Theatre will be joining the Zonta Club of Marathon and Crane Point Hammock to participate in a drive-thru children's Halloween celebration held at Marathon Community Park. Be on the lookout for more details on the way!

Magical Mondays Reaches Double-Digit Episodes Have you checked out Magical Mondays with MCT? Now in its 12th episode, Magical Mondays is a series of vignettes starring many familiar MCT faces designed to keep you entertained right in your own home.

All episodes can be found on the MCT website at www.marathontheater.org or view on our YouTube Channel - just click the link to the right.

Changes Are Coming to MCT’s Website  Speaking of our website, it will soon be getting a bit of a makeover. With MCT changing web hosts, we have decided to take the opportunity to redesign our site’s format and setup. Don’t be surprised if it looks a bit different within the next few months!

What’s Going On With The Cinema? The cinema side of our building remains closed for the moment, but our Cinema Committee is meeting regularly and working on a plan that will allow that side of the building to eventually reopen.

Quarterly General Membership Meeting Thank you to all who attended our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 16th. Thanks to the hard work of many individuals, we were able to safely hold the meeting in our playhouse with a socially distanced seating plan designed by our GM Jeanette. The meeting included words from our Executive Committee, several individual committee reports, and the results of the vote on our proposed By Law Change regarding MCT bookkeeping. Per the submitted votes of our members, the vote to change our By Laws to allow in-house bookkeeping passed. Be on the lookout for other updates discussed during the meeting!

We Want To Hear From YOU!

As MCT moves forward and begins to entertain options for indoor productions, we are eager to hear from our supporters. A number of possibilities are in discussion, but we recognize the importance of ascertaining our patrons’ views on attending performances in the coming year. We would love for you all to share with us your preferences and concerns regarding the coming season. Our ultimate goal is to continue to provide enjoyment and entertainment to our community while making financially sound decisions that prioritize the health and comfort of our patrons. Take a moment to share your opinions by clicking on the Survey Monkey link above.

Financial Update As expected, MCT experienced losses in the months of July and August, but we remain committed to continuing our mission to enhance the cultural life of the Marathon area. To all who have already helped us move through this incredibly difficult time, we can’t thank you enough. For those interested in supporting MCT, you can help by becoming a member, making a direct donation, attending any of our fundraising events or sharing our online content. Thank you all for your unwavering support. Until next time,  The MCT Board of Directors

To purchase or renew your 2020-21 MCT Membership, please click the link above. 2020-2021 Membership Levels Individual Membership (valid for one member) $20.00/Season Household Membership (valid for up to 4 members) $30.00/Season TO DONATE DIRECTLY If you would like to make a onetime donation or even set up a reoccurring donation to help Marathon Community Theatre continue to entertain our community through the cultural arts, please click on the "Donate Now" button.

MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE 5101 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 P.O. Box 500124 Marathon, Florida 33050 Box Office: 305.743.0994 Email: info@marathontheater.org Business Office: 305.743.0408 Email: gm@marathontheater.org www.marathontheater.org

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