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MASQUE AND MIME & PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING FUND HISTORY
The Masque and Mime Society of Roy C. Ketcham High School
was founded by Delores Bové of the English/Theatre Department in 1964-65. After her retirement and death, the
management of the organization was taken over in 1983-84 by Rosemary Evaul and
Jim Steinmeyer, also of the English/Theatre Department. The organization continued its fine
tradition of providing educational theatre and performances for the community.
While celebrating
the 35th anniversary of this organization in 2000, the alumni
established a Building Fund to add improvements and new equipment to the
theatre. A Sponsor-a-Seat program was
begun, whereby people bought brass plates on the seats or on a plaque in the
rear of the theatre, for $100 and $50 respectively. In addition, with the help of the Performing Arts Department,
more Fund Raisers were held, including Clothing Drives, Flea Markets, special
performances and concerts, candy sales, Valentine-O-Grams, and others.
Over the 5 year span, we have purchased and installed carpeting in the
theatre, special risers for the concerts, special chairs for concerts, a new
sound system and new lighting board.
All these additions and improvements account for almost $40, 000. None of this would have been possible
without the continued support of community members.
Now that we are approaching the 40th anniversary,
we wish it known that the Sponsor-a-Seat program is ongoing. If you wish to
purchase a seat, get a form at the rear of the theatre near the lighting
booth. These make great graduation
gifts! Also, instead of throwing out
old clothes, when cleaning out your closets, give us your usable, clean clothing to our annual Clothing Drive that
we hold in September. Donations may be
put in garbage bags and brought to the stage for storage over the summer. We accept all wearable clothing, belts,
pocket books, shoes, sheets, blankets, spreads; no heavy winter coats or boots,
as the clothing goes to Third World countries.
Call our Voice Mail, if you have questions: 845-298-5100, X156#, or
e-mail MnM40th@aol.com . You can also visit our website at
www.teacherweb.com/NY/Ketcham/MasqueandMime/index.html.
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