The City Council officially approved the proposal to transition the Playhouse to Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts. We secured the future of our local theater because you committed to this cause. Keep watching the council meeting minutes to ensure they follow through on the terms of this lease.
April 20, 2018
Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, the Cumming Playhouse, and the Future of the Arts
Final supporters
Over the last few weeks, some disturbing information has come to light about our beloved Cumming Playhouse. The Playhouse, currently run by the city, has been losing money at the average rate of $148,979.92 per year. In fact, according to the documents released by Mayor Brumbalow in an effort to bring transparency to our local government, the Cumming Playhouse has lost nearly $2 million since 2005.
While we understand that change is sometimes difficult, we must realize that often change is necessary for growth. With this mindset, one of the most professional, talented, and successful female entrepreneurs in our community, Leigh Ann Cannady, owner of Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, submitted a proposal to the City Council to lease the Cumming Playhouse, creating a fiscally responsible partnership with the City- a relationship with a vibrant artistic vision and a platform that will continue to allow artist- young and young-at-heart- to participate in community theater and other performance arts genres.
We feel this is the best solution to the city’s conscientious desire to be good stewards of taxpayer money. Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, as a fiscally responsible and successful company, values community and tradition and holds dear the belief that the Arts should be accessible to all. Mrs. Cannady’s proposal, which encapsulates her passion for the Arts and love of the community, would not only alleviate some of the cost of running the Playhouse, but would also complement the ‘City Center’ ambiance that Mayor Brumbalow and the City Council seek to bring to the downtown area.
As we in the community focus on what is best for our community, let us remember that the Arts connect us to our past, to our present, and in a sense, the Arts become our Legacy.
Be a part of this Legacy.
Please sign this petition to show our council members that we support Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts’ proposal- for when the Arts are allowed to flourish in a fiscally responsible setting, we all win.
Citizens in Support of the Arts
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 17, 2018
March 15, 2018
We hit our first milestone of one hundred signatures today. Send the petition link to three people in your neighborhood right now to keep this momentum moving forward.
March 14, 2018
The momentum behind this proposal is undeniable and shows that our community demands a sustainable future for the Cumming Playhouse. Use the buttons below to text this link to three friends who care about local arts. Send an email to your City Council representative today and tell them it is time to accept the Forsyth Academy proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
March 13, 2018
62 Comments
Please consider FAPA’s plan for the Cumming Playhouse. Not only does this plan benefit the city financially, but it’s also a great way to spread the close-knit sense of community we have at FAPA to the rest of the city. Having the chance to learn, study, and even perform on stage at the Cumming Playhouse would be a dream come true for me and so many other kids in our city!
The Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts is a growing community theatre group and will help keep the arts alive in the Cumming Playhouse
Ms. Cannady has a great idea here! We can’t lose community arts as we are already losing ground with the schools promoting arts unless it’s band. Please support this idea!
I love this idea. The Playhouse is a great asset for the community, but so many haven’t ever been there due to the insanely high ticket prices. Leigh Ann’s vision for the Playhouse will bring fiscal relief to the city and lower ticket prices to the public, who can then enjoy the arts locally.
I love Leigh Ann’s vision. It’s time for programming that appeals to every age group and makes Cumming a destination.
This is a great idea and it would be fantastic for our community.
This would be a big step in the right direction for Cumming!
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The City Council officially approved the proposal to transition the Playhouse to Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts. We secured the future of our local theater because you committed to this cause. Keep watching the council meeting minutes to ensure they follow through on the terms of this lease.
April 20, 2018
Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, the Cumming Playhouse, and the Future of the Arts
Final supporters
Over the last few weeks, some disturbing information has come to light about our beloved Cumming Playhouse. The Playhouse, currently run by the city, has been losing money at the average rate of $148,979.92 per year. In fact, according to the documents released by Mayor Brumbalow in an effort to bring transparency to our local government, the Cumming Playhouse has lost nearly $2 million since 2005.
While we understand that change is sometimes difficult, we must realize that often change is necessary for growth. With this mindset, one of the most professional, talented, and successful female entrepreneurs in our community, Leigh Ann Cannady, owner of Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, submitted a proposal to the City Council to lease the Cumming Playhouse, creating a fiscally responsible partnership with the City- a relationship with a vibrant artistic vision and a platform that will continue to allow artist- young and young-at-heart- to participate in community theater and other performance arts genres.
We feel this is the best solution to the city’s conscientious desire to be good stewards of taxpayer money. Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts, as a fiscally responsible and successful company, values community and tradition and holds dear the belief that the Arts should be accessible to all. Mrs. Cannady’s proposal, which encapsulates her passion for the Arts and love of the community, would not only alleviate some of the cost of running the Playhouse, but would also complement the ‘City Center’ ambiance that Mayor Brumbalow and the City Council seek to bring to the downtown area.
As we in the community focus on what is best for our community, let us remember that the Arts connect us to our past, to our present, and in a sense, the Arts become our Legacy.
Be a part of this Legacy.
Please sign this petition to show our council members that we support Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts’ proposal- for when the Arts are allowed to flourish in a fiscally responsible setting, we all win.
Citizens in Support of the Arts
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 17, 2018
March 15, 2018
We hit our first milestone of one hundred signatures today. Send the petition link to three people in your neighborhood right now to keep this momentum moving forward.
March 14, 2018
The momentum behind this proposal is undeniable and shows that our community demands a sustainable future for the Cumming Playhouse. Use the buttons below to text this link to three friends who care about local arts. Send an email to your City Council representative today and tell them it is time to accept the Forsyth Academy proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
March 13, 2018
62 Comments
I have worked with Leigh Ann Cannady on multiple occasions. On each occasion, I have been impressed with her talent and ability to lead. The playhouse would be in good hands. I fully support this proposal
Please consider FAPA’s plan for the Cumming Playhouse. Not only does this plan benefit the city financially, but it’s also a great way to spread the close-knit sense of community we have at FAPA to the rest of the city. Having the chance to learn, study, and even perform on stage at the Cumming Playhouse would be a dream come true for me and so many other kids in our city!
The Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts is a growing community theatre group and will help keep the arts alive in the Cumming Playhouse
Ms. Cannady has a great idea here! We can’t lose community arts as we are already losing ground with the schools promoting arts unless it’s band. Please support this idea!
I love this idea. The Playhouse is a great asset for the community, but so many haven’t ever been there due to the insanely high ticket prices. Leigh Ann’s vision for the Playhouse will bring fiscal relief to the city and lower ticket prices to the public, who can then enjoy the arts locally.
I love Leigh Ann’s vision. It’s time for programming that appeals to every age group and makes Cumming a destination.
This is a great idea and it would be fantastic for our community.
This would be a big step in the right direction for Cumming!
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I have worked with Leigh Ann Cannady on multiple occasions. On each occasion, I have been impressed with her talent and ability to lead. The playhouse would be in good hands. I fully support this proposal