<div dir="ltr"><table class="gmail-shell_content-row" width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-shell_content-cell" align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-radius:0px;padding:0px;border:2px solid rgb(94,0,105)"><table class="gmail-layout gmail-layout--1-column" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-column gmail-column--1 gmail-scale gmail-stack" align="center" valign="top" style="width:596px"><table class="gmail-divider" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-divider_container" width="100%" align="center" valign="top" style="padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px"><table class="gmail-divider_content-row" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="table-layout:fixed;width:596px;height:1px"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-divider_content-cell" height="1" align="center" bgcolor="#5E0069" style="padding-bottom:31px;background-color:rgb(94,0,105);height:1px;line-height:1px;border-bottom-width:0px"><img alt="" width="5" height="1" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif" style="display: block; height: 1px; width: 5px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="gmail-layout gmail-layout--2-column" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-column gmail-column--1 gmail-scale gmail-stack" align="center" valign="top" style="width:327.797px"><table class="gmail-image gmail-image--padding-vertical gmail-image--mobile-scale gmail-image--mobile-center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-image_container" align="center" valign="top" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px"><img class="gmail-image_content" width="275" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/5a3b6ff8001/7b5b671c-b5c6-405f-83bc-26fcae4d6a99.png" alt="" style="display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="gmail-column gmail-column--2 gmail-scale gmail-stack" align="center" valign="top" style="width:268.203px"><table class="gmail-image gmail-image--mobile-scale gmail-image--mobile-center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-image_container" align="center" valign="top"><img class="gmail-image_content" width="268" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/5a3b6ff8001/188866e8-f977-4549-a637-0819ec50db03.png" alt="" style="display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="gmail-layout gmail-layout--1-column" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-column gmail-column--1 gmail-scale gmail-stack" align="center" valign="top" style="width:596px"><table class="gmail-text gmail-text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-text_content-cell gmail-content-padding-horizontal" align="center" valign="top" style="text-align:center;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;color:rgb(48,48,48);font-size:14px;line-height:1.2;display:block;padding:10px 20px"><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)">Dear Theater Enthusiasts and Visionaries,</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><br></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)">As we approach a momentous milestone in our theater company's history, we are excited to invite you to be a part of our 40th Anniversary Celebration! We believe that our journey over the past four decades has been marked by incredible talent and passion, and we want to celebrate it with a season like no other. We'd like to select one title from each of our four decades to create our 40th anniversary season.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><br></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left">At Home Made Theater, we value diversity, inclusivity, and fresh perspectives. That's why we are opening the doors wide for our upcoming anniversary season. We're thrilled to announce a Call for Directors, and we want YOU to be among the visionaries who shape this extraordinary event. We are committed to fostering a theater community that is open and welcoming to all. Whether you're a seasoned director or a newcomer we encourage you to submit your proposal.</p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><br></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);text-decoration-line:underline">Here's how you can get involved:</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><br></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">1. Explore Our Rich Repertoire:</span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)"> Dive into our treasure trove of past productions and select a title that resonates with you. Your choice could be a cornerstone of our 40th-anniversary celebration, so choose wisely!</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">2. Share Your Vision: </span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)">Tell us how you plan to bring this chosen title to life. Outline your vision and your ideas for engaging the broader community.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">3. Professional Development Opportunity:</span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)"> As a professionally run community theater, we offer a unique opportunity for directors to further their professional development. Directing with us provides a chance to enhance your skills and contribute to our shared theatrical journey.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">4. Champion Inclusivity: </span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)">We want to hear your ideas for increasing inclusivity. Explain how you'll create opportunities for all, particularly those who may not have been involved in our previous productions.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">5. Engage Beyond the Stage: </span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)">Think beyond the performance! Share your ideas for community engagement, workshops, and educational programs that can make our 40th-anniversary celebration truly special.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">6. Commit to Our Anti-Discrimination Pledge:</span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)"> Rest assured, we are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunity, and all selections will be made without bias or favoritism.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);font-weight:bold">7. Mark Your Calendar:</span><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)"> Keep an eye out for our timeline, including submission deadlines, review periods, and announcement dates. We can't wait to reveal the chosen directors who will help us create theater history together!</span></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><br></p><p align="left" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81)">This 40th Anniversary Celebration is not just about looking back; it's about forging a future that is vibrant, inclusive, and reflective of our values. We invite you to join us on this remarkable journey.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="gmail-layout gmail-layout--1-column" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-column gmail-column--1 gmail-scale gmail-stack" align="center" valign="top" style="width:596px"><table class="gmail-divider" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-divider_container" width="100%" align="center" valign="top" style="padding-top:9px;padding-bottom:0px"><table class="gmail-divider_content-row" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="table-layout:fixed;width:560.234px;height:1px"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-divider_content-cell" height="1" align="center" bgcolor="#ede83b" style="padding-bottom:0px;height:1px;line-height:1px;background-color:rgb(237,232,59);border-bottom-width:0px"><img alt="" width="5" height="1" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif" style="display: block; height: 1px; width: 5px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="gmail-layout gmail-layout--1-column" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-column gmail-column--1 gmail-scale gmail-stack" align="center" valign="top" style="width:596px"><table class="gmail-text gmail-text--heading gmail-text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-text_content-cell gmail-content-padding-horizontal" align="center" valign="top" style="text-align:center;font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;color:rgb(109,30,134);font-size:3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