Faces of Carousel: October

Theatre builds community.

I don’t imagine this statement will surprise you if you have been reading these monthly (ahem, yes this is the October feature) stories. In a community, people rarely serve a single function, so the categories we created for our Faces of Carousel campaign are slightly misleading because they don’t reflect the natural flow and overlap between them. Performing artists become creative leads, supporters become board members, audience members become youth participants or volunteers…

Have you met Doug and June Gibbs?

Doug and June Gibbs
When our son was three we took him to see a performance put on by Carousel Players. He and we were “bitten by the bug” at once, and it seems we have been smitten ever since. When the opportunity arose, we volunteered to be ushers, and after that the joy of participating in the summer camps run for children of various ages. What we find SO WONDERFUL is that ALL children are INCLUDED, regardless of economic status because staff and supporters of this worthy organization have chosen to give everyone equal access to enjoy these artistic endeavors.

In their testimonial, Doug and June did not count themselves among the supporters that us help bring our work to children. However, they didn’t tell you that they are feared for being rabid bidders at our Carousel Caravan event. When it comes to raising funds for shows for needy schools, beware of getting in their way. Their generosity is only matched by their kindness to audiences and summer camp participants when they volunteer.

So, the Gibbs are volunteers, audience members, supporters… and friends. I know my daughter Emma loves doing crafts when Tia June visits.

See? Theatre builds community.

Pablo Felices-Luna
(Grateful Community Member)