It Takes a Community to Raise a Curtain

Two weeks before opening night, the rehearsals get longer, the expectations get higher, and the work becomes more focused. This is the point in the process where talent alone is no longer enough. What carries a production forward at this stage is something deeper—and far more powerful.

Community.

ArtXecute exists because a community chose to believe in what we are building. Community theatre is often described by who is on stage, but its true strength is found in the people who stand behind it—quietly, consistently, and with great intention.

It is found in parents who rearrange schedules, make sacrifices, and ensure their children show up ready to work. It is found in volunteers who give their time and talents without fanfare. It is found in local businesses and partners who invest resources because they believe the arts matter—not just for entertainment, but for education, discipline, and growth.

As opening night approaches, we are acutely aware that what the audience will see is the result of countless unseen acts of support. Rehearsal space. Costumes. Sets. Music. Transportation. Meals. Encouragement. Accountability. Each one matters. Each one makes the difference between an idea and a fully realized production.

The Impact of Giving—Beyond the Applause

Donor support does more than fund a show; it sustains a mission. Because of our supporters, students are learning responsibility, resilience, and teamwork in real time. They are discovering what it means to commit to something larger than themselves and to follow through—even when it is hard.

These investments reach far beyond opening night. They shape confidence, work ethic, and character. They ensure that students who might not otherwise have access to the arts are given the opportunity to grow, perform, and prepare for life beyond the stage.

This is what community support looks like when it is done well: not transactional, but transformational.

As the Curtain Rises

When the curtain rises on Annie, it will rise on more than a production. It will rise on a collective effort—on generosity, trust, and shared purpose. It will rise on a community that showed up.

To everyone who has supported ArtXecute—through time, talent, encouragement, or financial support—thank you. You are not on stage, but you are woven into every moment.

We invite you to be part of what comes next.
Purchase your tickets to Annie and experience the result of a community working together. If you are able, consider continuing your support so we can keep providing meaningful, life-shaping opportunities for our students.

Get tickets to Annie:
For Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m., click here
For Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m., click here
For Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m., click here

Support ArtXecute’s mission:
To make a financial contribution to ArtXecute, click here

Because it truly does take a community to raise a curtain.

Alexis Thompson will perform the title role in ArtXecute’s upcoming production of Annie
Photograph by Charmaine Bell-Grantham