CM Performing Arts Center Unveils New Logo
As CM celebrates its 35th Anniversary this year, they celebrate both the history they've built together and their exciting future on the horizon.
34 years ago today, Creative Ministries, Inc., was incorporated as a non-profit in the state of New York. This legal step organized a traveling troupe of players into an organization that would grow to become the CM Performing Arts Center.
They shared the following statement:
What began as one man's dream, combined with the vision and dedication of his co-founders, has become the dream of thousands. Whether you joined the CM family at the inaugural meeting on a cold day in February 1987, whether you rehearsed at Knickerbocker Ave. or Dante Court, whether you were a part of the first Journey troupe or opened the Oakdale Theatre our first season, and whether you've been part of CM for decades or attended your first CM Little Kids class this week, you are a valued member of our CM family.
As CM celebrates its 35th Anniversary this year, we celebrate both the history we've built together and our exciting future on the horizon. As we continue to grow, we realized we needed a new logo that represents the passion and vibrance of our CM community, our rich history, and the excellent work produced on our stages, and in Our Studios, shops, and classrooms.As you look closely at the logo, you'll notice four stars surrounding the word Arts. These four stars pay homage to our four founding members - Noel S. Ruiz, Joseph Campanello, Brian Schnurman, and Lynn Cahalan - for their vision and dedication. The line under Performing Arts Center represents our journey from the rich history and tradition of our past to our bright future; the impossible dream we are working towards together. The colors of the new logo hold special meaning as well. Gold represents love, wisdom, and magic. Black represents sophistication and power.
Wisdom - CM is a community built on the foundation of masterful storytellers. We produce shows collaboratively to share our ideas, selves, and backgrounds. As we grow, we continue to learn from each other both on stage and off, as individuals and as an organization.
Magic - Through our attention to detail and flair for the dramatic, we produce shows of Broadway-style production quality, celebrating the exciting enchantment of live theatre.
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (6/19-7/19) |
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THE WEDDING SINGER The John W. Engeman Theater (7/09-8/23) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Long Island (9/26-9/26) |
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2nd Annual Short Play Festival Strongbox Theater (7/31-8/16) |
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South Shore Theatre Experience present 15th Annual One Act Festival South Shore Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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Jessica Vosk: Sleigh Staller Center for the Arts (12/11-12/11) |
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Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra Staller Center for the Arts (12/05-12/05) |
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Jennifer Frautschi & Christina Dahl in Concert Staller Center for the Arts (10/28-10/28) |
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Annie Herricks Community Theater (10/16-10/25) |
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A Swell-egant, Elegant Party: Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Hosted & Written By Laurence Maslon (WLIW-FM Radio) LTV Studios (8/01-8/01) |