Besides being annoying, the recent mask mandate has collateral consequences. You cannot perform wearing a mask – singing, acting, playing an instrument.
The Cascade Singers and Serious Theater have had to suspend operations, which means that musical and theatrical performances also fall by the wayside.
The Cascade Singers Fall Broadway Concert will be rescheduled for next Spring (we hope) and Serious Theater’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life cannot start as planned at the end of August. Since there is no defined end to the mask mandate, we are unable to make any firm plans for the rest of the year.
We support the steps being taken to ensure the safety of everyone, but since we operate by donation we are at risk. Our operating budgets are small, but our expenses have still continued. We are asking you to please consider making a donation to either of these organizations so we can continue serving the public.
If you are able, please drop off your donation at Zion Lutheran Church (10th and Union) or mail to 101 West 10th Street, The Dalles, 97058.
Thank you for your continuing support and we hope to entertain you soon!
Garry Estep, Artistic Director Cascade Singers and Serious Theater.