Growing the College | HARBISON THEATRE


> Over 100,000 people joined HT@MTC for signature shows, annual community organization meetings, school performances, outreach events, and venue rentals from various presenting partners.


> Spreading the word about the school and theatre while getting to know the people who support the work at HT@MTC, Executive Director Kristin Cobb regularly attended meetings and spoke alongside MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames in various rotary clubs and community groups.


> HT@MTC expanded partnerships within the business and arts community that help make each season possible for the theatre to deliver premier entertainment to Midlands audiences. Various partners included the Columbia City Ballet, Sandlapper Singers, Trustus Theatre, and the Irmo/Chapin Recreation Commission.


Making Lives Better | HARBISON THEATRE


> The HT@MTC Incubator returned with the world premiere of “Misery Is Optional: Recollections of Recovery” from regionally acclaimed playwrights Dewey Scott-Wiley and Christine Hellmann. This theatrical piece traveled the path from addiction to recovery based on interviews with people who have found freedom from alcoholism and addiction, shining a light on a disease that affects 23 million Americans.


> Financial support from the community increased by 260% in 2017-2018 from hospitality funding in both Richland and Lexington counties.


> HT@MTC regularly reached out to organizations serving neglected and underserved populations to offer free tickets to shows giving children and adults an opportunity to experience top-caliber art.


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