THEATER: ArtsWest cancels ‘Saint Joan’ hours before opening night

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ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction says it has to cancel its new production “Saint Joan” – planned to open tonight, after a preview performance last night – because it’s “unable to meet the [new Public Health] requirements, especially those of social distancing.” They’ll be “working over the next few weeks to determine if we can offer ‘Saint Joan’ later in our season schedule.” And AW adds it will email ticketholders with info when they have it. The announcement on the AW website also notes that this will hurt, as they’re a nonprofit dependent on ticket revenue; here’s how to donate if you can.

AMD March 12, 2020 (3:51 pm)

I would like to emphasize what AW is saying: PLEASE consider donating your tickets back to the organization instead of requesting a refund. At ArtsWest or any of the other local non-profit performance venues in town. Even the bigger ones are at risk of closing forever because of a shutdown like this. Ticket donations are tax deductible.

Carol March 12, 2020 (5:23 pm)

Hoping that we begin to find ways to support each other, our local businesses, and social services. Still trying to shop locally, donate to local services. Also heard an idea of buying gift certificates to use layer but gets money into the hands of businesses now