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It is with great enthusiasm that I am proud to take the stage as the next DPI President. Starting 6 years ago when I first moved to Dorset with my husband and two small children, I thought it would be fun to try out for the local production of My Fair Lady. Having grown up in community theater with my Mom and Aunt in Pennsylvania, I knew it was a great way to meet people. Well the rest as they say "is history" and I fell in love with the Dorset Playhouse and the Players family.

As a board member for the last four years I have been involved with every aspect of this theater, but have focused my efforts most recently on fundraising. With the flood of 2008, rising utility costs, and the economic downturn, I feel it is more important than ever to raise additional capital. As President, I want to continue this effort as we prepare for the future. We have full responsibility for maintaining the Dorset Playhouse and plan to continue the long tradition of offering entertaining productions for audiences of all ages.

But I can not do it alone. I am privileged to have Dom Degnon, Director, Actor, Writer and Teacher as our Vice President, Monica Knorr, Newsletter Editor, as the Secretary and the talented Christy Vogel as Publicity Chair. I am pleased to also welcome our newest board members: Ron Nagle, who will be handling Building and Grounds, Sherry Kratzer, who will be assisting me with the Fundraising Committee, and Caroline Himmelman as our new Treasurer. Elizabeth Karet will be busy this year rolling out our new Membership benefits and Lynne Worth will be holding the helm as Executive Producer with an exciting line-up of shows.

Please join me in supporting this fine institution as we begin our 83rd season of bringing community theater to the Northshire. Whether it be as a member, sponsor, advertiser, actor, volunteer, or patron your contributions will make a difference, helping us to raise the curtain on another joyous season.

Best wishes,

Julie Citron