By Maria Sullivan
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Whoever said “the show must go on” never considered the effects the economy can play on the theatre business.
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The Saint Mary’s University Gilmore Creek Summer Theatre (GCST) will be taking this summer off due to uncertainties in the economy. Also uncertain is whether or not the GCST will be revived in coming years.
Another reason for the program’s suspension was to avoid draining audiences from the other acts and events around Winona. “We are not out to make money, we are here to add to the theatre community,” said Michael Charron, dean of the School of Arts.
GCST just finished its second season this summer, and according to Artistic Director Judy Myers, it was definitely an exciting experience. Myers said, “It was fun, and we really had a good time. The productions were good, and we got a lot of encouragement.”
In its two seasons, GCST performances included “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The Foreigner” and “Lend Me a Tenor.”
Myers said that GCST will be missed not only by the community, but by other professional theatres. Myers said that comments have already been made by other theatres saying that it is sad to see another theatre go because that means that there are fewer jobs available for actors.
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