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Stephanie McGeney, Executive Director
Paul Caron
Kathleen Covino
Lynn Lapponese
Kathleen Mahoney
Karen Mayo
Carol Mills
Maryann Noe
Elaine Parsons
Lorrie Walsh
Janet White
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of We Are America Productions is to:
• Provide the residents of our community an opportunity to learn the art of music and stage performance and provide them venues where they can apply what they’ve learned.
• Encourage and nurture creativity and appreciation in all areas of the performing arts.
• Enhance lives of the residents of our community through the arts.
BELIEF STATEMENT
• We believe the arts to be of primary importance to the health of the society, and to the quality of life of every individual.
• We believe that everyone should have access to the performing arts regardless of
age, race, creed or economic status.
• We believe there is no culture without the arts.We believe that a great city must have a great community performing arts program.
GOAL
It is the goal of We Are America to establish a Performing Arts Center where residents can go to learn and participate in every aspect of the performing arts including:
• Music (singing and playing musical instruments)
• Dance
• Drama (stage performance, production, sound, set design, lighting, etc.)
WE ARE AMERICA AT A GLANCE
• A non-profit organization established in 2005 by Stephanie McGeney
• To date, We Are America Productions has performed at more than 20 separate venues, including 11 original productions and have appeared before a live audience numbering in the thousands.
• In 2007, We Are America Productions produced its first CD; an original composition performed by The Tanner City Idols
• To date, we have prepared and provided performance venues for more than 75 talented Peabody residents whose ages range from 5yrs. to 84 yrs.
• We Are America has a dedicated volunteer staff of more than two dozen people who work behind the scenes on costumes, sound, lighting, set design, vocal instruction, choreography, props, stage management and more.
• From the very beginning, Eastern Bank and Mayor Michael Bonfanti have been strong supporters of We Are America Productions.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Tanner City Idols Show – An annual event, which has already become one of the hottest tickets and most anticipated events of the year.
• We Are America Tribute to Our Soldiers – A sold out multi-media show at Peabody City Hall to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11.
• Massachusetts State House – The Tanner City Idols performed on the Grand Staircase for Governor Deval Patrickand other dignitaries.
• On Air Performance - WBOQ 104.9 featured We Are America on their half-hour spotlight series
HELPING OTHERS
We Are America Productions is committed to sharing our talents and resources to benefit others. To that end, we have donated our time and talents to the following groups and organizations:
• The Peabody Schools
• The Carlton Elementary School in Salem
• Brooksby Village
• The Torigian Community Life Center
• The City of Everett Senior Center
• The Jewish Rehabilitation Center of Swampscott
• The Peabody International Festival
• The City of Salem Senior Center
• St. Adelaide's Church
• Our Lady of Assumption Church
• The Peabody House Assisted Living
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