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| CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1736-2 | 2016-12-23 | 114 | 2 | IN HONOR OF THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E1736 | E1736 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 162 Cong. Rec. E1736 | Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the York Theatre Company as they celebrate the inauguration of their new theatre seats. Founded by Janet Hayes Walker in 1969, the York Theatre Company produces nearly 200 musical theatre performances each year, reaching over 37,000 patrons. The York Theatre is an incredible company that makes musical theatre accessible to New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds. The unique mission of the York Theatre Company is two-fold as it aspires to produce new musical works, as well as rediscover musicals of the past. The York Theatre hosts several programs and activities that encourage musical theatre students to engage in Off-Broadway productions, greatly impacting the Off-Broadway scene. With programs such as the Mainstage Series, Musicals in Mufti Series, Developmental Reading Series, internship offerings, and a volunteer program, the York Theatre has made its mark on New York City's vibrant theatre community. Since 2015, the York Theatre Company has offered its Musical Theatre Training Program that brings together working professionals and dedicated theatre students. This program offers training in singing, acting, and movements, as well as master classes with New York's top theatre artists. The York Theatre's intensive sessions are offered to students from middle school to college. Many of these intensives offer students an opportunity to perform on the York Theatre's Off-Broadway stage at the conclusion of the program. In the fall of 2014, the York Theatre celebrated its 100th Musical in Mufti with the production of Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night. The York Theatre's Musical in Mufti ensures that lesser known musicals of the past are performed and brought into new light for the enjoyment of modern audiences. The York Theatre was able to expand its seating capacity thanks to more than 100 generous supporters, as well as the $112,000 grant issued by Sei Young Kim of New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs. Because of this expanded seating section, the theatre will be better able to reach its goal of providing free and low-cost performances to its audiences. With the ribbon cutting celebrating the company's new theatre seats, the York Theatre's patronage will expand to even broader audiences of New York theatregoers. Off-Broadway theatre has played a pivotal role in making New York City the theatre capitol of the world. In its 47th year of productions, the York Theatre Company has had a substantial impact on this great city's history. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise in recognition of the York Theatre Company, a principal in shaping New York City's theatre culture, as they celebrate the inauguration of their new theatre seats. ____________________ |