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DUO
SHARES
AWARD
FOR VOLUNTEER WORK
NEW BEDFORD, MA - - - A pair of area drama enthusiasts have won the Your Theatre, Inc. 2004-2005 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Susan I. Richard of New Bedford and Clifford A. Wood of Assonet received the awards at YTI’s 2005 Gala Celebration in the Wamsutta Club here.
“The award is given to honor persons who help behind the scenes and are not often applauded by audiences,” Lawrence R. Houbre Jr., president of YTI’s Board of Governors said.
Ms Richard was cited for her outstanding contribution in several categories of theatre management ranging from service on the Board of Governors to office operations.
Mr. Wood was honored for outstanding achievement in a variety of assignments related to technical aspects of theatrical production.
Now in its 59th
season, Your Theatre, Inc. was rated the favorite 2005 community theatre
organization in Southeastern Massachusetts in a poll conducted by The New
Bedford Standard-Times. The poll, which asked the newspaper’s reader’s to
choose their preferred businesses and service providers in a variety of
categories, drew more than 4,000 responses.
Founded in 1946, YTI is incorporated as a non-profit community theatre which seeks to enhance the cultural life of New Bedford, Southeastern Massachusetts, and nearby communities through the study and regular presentation of dramatic productions and other programs of high quality and professional standards.
The company also develops and encourages artistic talent
through the establishment and operation of workshops, theatre productions and
other dramatic training opportunities.