BLUEBARN Receives Shubert Foundation Grant

The BLUEBARN Theatre received a grant this week from The Shubert Foundation, Inc. in New York City. The Shubert Foundation is dedicated to sustaining and advancing the live performing arts in the United States, with a particular emphasis on theatre and a secondary focus on dance. In service of this mission, The Foundation provides general operating support to not-for-profit, professional resident theatre and dance companies across the country. "It is a big step forward for the BLUEBARN to be recognized as a professional company, and to be competitive within a national pool of grant applicants," said Shannon Walenta, Managing Director. BLUEBARN was eligible for funding based on its repertoire selection, budget size, and the commitment made in 2009 to begin paying a stipend to all of its actors.

About BLUEBARN Theatre
The BLUEBARN Theatre was established in the late 1980s with graduates from the Professional Theatre Training Conservatory at the State University of New York at Purchase. Seeking to continue the deeply shared artistic aesthetic and practice that they had developed from their conservatory training, and also create Theatre Outside the constraints of New York City’s commercial market, founding members joined forces with Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts to produce their first play. Now in its 21st season, the BLUEBARN has established itself as Omaha’s premier Contemporary Theatre company. After producing over 80 plays since 1989, the BLUEBARN is known for high quality entertainment and the fearless pursuit of stories that challenge theatre artists and patrons. The BLUEBARN will close its 2009-2010 Season with Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, performing June 10 - July 3 at the Downtown Space in the Old Market.

For more information, visit www.bluebarn.org.

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