Featuring Performances by Johnny Woods & Jason Young & his band Cross Rags & Young
Guthrie, OK (May 15th, 2021) –Today, The Pollard Theatre Company is excited to announce a benefit concert – WELCOME HOME, at the beautiful, outdoor Magnolia Moon, Saturday, May 15th at 6:00 pm, to raise funds for the Grand Reopening of the Pollard Theatre. The evening's events will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Haque and include performances from Johnny Woods and Oklahoma fan-favorites, Jason Young of Cross Rags & Young. General admission tickets start at $40 and are available at www.thepollard.org.
“It’s no surprise this last year has been a difficult time for live theatre and the arts,” says Suzanne Hirzel, President of the Board for the Pollard Theatre Company. “Art has the power to heal and connect us as a community- it is our hope this concert will allow us to raise the necessary funds to welcome back our audiences soon, so we can do just that.”
“The Pollard is the heart of entertainment in downtown Guthrie. After a long year apart, we are excited to reunite and celebrate with friends, food, music, and fun,” continues Mrs. Hirzel. “We are so grateful to our host, Gary Good, for allowing us to present this event in the beautiful and safe outdoor setting of the Magnolia Moon.”
This new round of funding will be used to help resume the Pollard Theatre’s traditional live-performance productions and support new stages of development. The event will feature local food trucks, adult beverages, live music, and fellowship. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available, and donations can be made at www.thepollard.org for interested supporters.
Initially formed as a Resident Theatre Company in 1987, our sense of ‘company’ now extends to a local pool of talented artists, creators, and collaborators. The Pollard Theatre Company is a professional resident theatre recognized by patrons, critics, and artists as one of the leading theatrical producers in central Oklahoma. At its core, theater is a collaborative, collective experience. The Pollard is committed to finding ways to strengthen our connections and community. The Pollard Theatre Company hopes to see you at the moon.
Welcome Home: A Night Benefiting the Pollard Theatre will be a one-night event, Saturday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available online at www.thepollard.org or by phone at 405-282-2800. The Pollard Theatre Company produces with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, The Shubert Foundation, and Guthrie Tourism. The Pollard Theatre is located at 120 W. Harrison Ave, Guthrie OK, 73044.