Fostering collaboration between ambitious artists to create heartfelt, inclusive, and diverse theatrical experiences.
To whom it may concern,
Free Reign Theatre Company is a local 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 by
Charles Holmes and five equally passionate company members. Our mission is to foster collaboration
between ambitious artists to create heartfelt, inclusive, and diverse theatrical experiences. We utilize our
talents in local schools, outreach programs, and communities; being involved through education and art
allows us to create an impact in the Carolinas that reaches all ages.
Through continued support from our community partners, we are consistently growing our rapport,
reputation, and standards to be a recognizable name that equates with a quality experience. Originally, we
were slated to perform three shows in the 2020 – 2021 season. With the pandemic, which has affected us all,
we have made the difficult decision to cancel the rest of our dates for the 2020 calendar year. We hope to
resume in 2021 when it’s completely safe to be together.
The silver lining of slowing down has allowed us to reassess our mission statement, bylaws, and
season selection going forward. Through community conversations with BIPOC artists, we are committed to
listening and implementing change within our young organization. To say “all are welcome” isn’t enough. We
want to strengthen our relationship in our Carolina community to better serve the people who hunger for the
art forms that best represent them. Though we may focus on classical works, it’s past time to seek out people
who can be a new voice in an atmosphere of inclusion. Our future is brighter when we seek to amplify voices
that are not just our own.
As a nomadic company, we rely on partners to support us in different ways, and we are very grateful
for the partnership between The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at The Duke Energy Theater. We are
hopeful that we will be back there next year with more entertainment, more community outreach, and
ultimately more accountability to serve our fellow Carolinians.
It’s only intermission,
Free Reign Theatre Company
Free Reign Theatre Company is a local 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 by
Charles Holmes and five equally passionate company members. Our mission is to foster collaboration
between ambitious artists to create heartfelt, inclusive, and diverse theatrical experiences. We utilize our
talents in local schools, outreach programs, and communities; being involved through education and art
allows us to create an impact in the Carolinas that reaches all ages.
Through continued support from our community partners, we are consistently growing our rapport,
reputation, and standards to be a recognizable name that equates with a quality experience. Originally, we
were slated to perform three shows in the 2020 – 2021 season. With the pandemic, which has affected us all,
we have made the difficult decision to cancel the rest of our dates for the 2020 calendar year. We hope to
resume in 2021 when it’s completely safe to be together.
The silver lining of slowing down has allowed us to reassess our mission statement, bylaws, and
season selection going forward. Through community conversations with BIPOC artists, we are committed to
listening and implementing change within our young organization. To say “all are welcome” isn’t enough. We
want to strengthen our relationship in our Carolina community to better serve the people who hunger for the
art forms that best represent them. Though we may focus on classical works, it’s past time to seek out people
who can be a new voice in an atmosphere of inclusion. Our future is brighter when we seek to amplify voices
that are not just our own.
As a nomadic company, we rely on partners to support us in different ways, and we are very grateful
for the partnership between The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at The Duke Energy Theater. We are
hopeful that we will be back there next year with more entertainment, more community outreach, and
ultimately more accountability to serve our fellow Carolinians.
It’s only intermission,
Free Reign Theatre Company
thank you to all who have supported us:
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