Season's Greetings from the Executive Director
Dear Friends
As we approach the end of another remarkable year at The Marigold Cultural Centre, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary moments we've shared together within the intimate confines of our beloved venue. I think on the warmth and enthusiasm of our audience, the amazing artists who have committed time to our theatre, and the outstanding volunteers and staff who make it all possible. It takes many hands to hold a community together and I’m so proud to be a part of a town and organization that believes in building those bonds. In just the past few weeks, we’ve seen nearly 2000 guests come to performances at the Marigold. For each and every one of you, it’s been an absolute thrill to welcome you. For those who have yet to visit us this season, I hope you’ll join in celebrating both the season and the beautiful creative community we foster in Truro.
In the spirit of the holidays, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your continued support. Your presence at our performances, your applause, and your genuine love for the arts have been the driving force behind the success of our theatre. This year, despite the challenges we've faced as both a world and local community, we've witnessed the power of art to inspire, uplift, and connect us all. The theatre has been a sanctuary—a place where stories come to life, emotions are felt, and memories are made. Your presence in our audience is what makes those moments.
As we embark on the festive season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. On the same hand, I realize that the holidays are not a happy time for some. Not all of us have the privilege of family, home, and ability to bear the financial and social stress of the season. I hope that as you build towards whatever day you celebrate, that you will give to organizations that care for those in different chapters in life. That you will reach out to old friends, make new friends, and take the time to learn how to care for those who the season impacts differently. I also hope that the unity and bonds we feel during the holidays will extend throughout the year. That as 2024 arrives, we will hold close the reality that no matter our divisions, we are each humans doing our best.
And in 2024, I hope you will join us for some of the most exciting programming yet. We have so many amazing moments to share with you. You’ll see a number of new upcoming shows for 2024. And that’s just the start. As we begin promoting our Winter 2024 programming, I hope you will find a new artist you love, a new genre to enjoy, and new memories to hold.
Thank you for being an integral part of the Marigold family. I’m going to leave you with my favourite Mr. Rogers quote:
As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has or ever will have. Something inside that is unique all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression.
Marshall Feit
Executive Director