136 Rivet St., New Bedford, MA 02744-1814
Telephone: 508
993 0772
Fax 508 993 1396
For
information contact:
Roger H. Allen, Publicity Manager
E-mail: ytinews@comcast.net
DRAMA
GROUP WINS “FAVORITE” RATING
NEW
BEDFORD, MA - - - In a poll conducted by The
New Bedford Standard-Times, Your Theatre, Inc. was rated the favorite 2005
community theatre organization in Southeastern Massachusetts.
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.
In the theatres group, YTI was the
top drama company that uses only local area actors, directors, technicians, and
staff.
Professional and semi-professional theatre groups, as well as movie houses, also were highly ranked in the poll. They included New Bedford’s Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and Flagship Cinemas, as well as AMC Cinemas in Dartmouth and the Providence Performing Arts Center.
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.