Asolo Rep’s Michael Donald Edwards on #SafeArtsSarasota
Arts & Culture
SRQ DAILY FRIDAY WEEKEND EDITION
FRIDAY MAY 14, 2021 |
BY ANDREW FABIAN
As Asolo Repertory Theatre announces its 2020-2021 season, SRQ shares words of wisdom from its producing artistic director Michael Donald Edwards on the #SafeArtsSarasota initiative:
“We’re simply not out of the woods yet, and we’re fighting the perception in the general public that we can relax. Unfortunately, with no mandate anymore from the city and relatively lax protocols from the state, it’s been left up to us to step in. But the safety of our audiences, our staff and the artists is just too important—we don't’ need the government to tell us to implement these safety measures. It’s also very important to mention that the federal government—both administrations—have provided financial support the arts haven’t seen since FDR. So, overall, we’re grateful to be where we are right now and I’m optimistic for the future.”
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