Daily Freeman Published: Sept. 1, 2011 by Kyle Wind
RHINEBECK — Count The Center for Performing Arts on state Route 308 among Tropical Storm Irene’s local victims.
Lou Trapani, artistic and managing director of the nonprofit arts-in-education organization, which stages plays and musicals regularly, detailed extensive water damage sustained when the facility’s basement flooded.
Most of the 4-1/2 feet of water had been pumped out by Wednesday afternoon, but the damage had been done, Trapani said.
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All ticketed patrons for the January 15, 2011, performance were invited to dress for the "Hop" and mingle with the cast at a special post-show reception. In keeping with the theme, root beer floats, corn-dogs, and cupcakes from Moxie of New Paltz were served!
Preview of CENTERstage production under the direction of AnnChris Warren with musical direction by Liz Toleno and choreography by Risa Petrone from Dana Gavin of Hudson Valley News January 5, 2011 p.10
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck received the Dutchess County Arts Council's County Executive Arts Award for an Arts Organization on October 27, 2010.
The Awards celebrate artists, businesses and individuals who better our community through their vision, creativity, and dedication to the arts. The award was presented by Assemblyman Marc Molinaro at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie.
