Performing Arts Center

I have just spent a delightful Sunday afternoon with your superb Center Stage and am moved to write an exuberant “Thank you!” What began as a casual, mildly curious thumbing through of an unexpected inclusion to our Sunday Times ended with a careful reading of one fascinating perspective after another.

My husband and I recently purchased tickets to the Center’s inaugural season, and I have been interested in learning more about the productions. Your background material was interesting and informative.

I had wondered about how such an undertaking was financed. You answered my questions in several different articles.

And how does the Center fit into the existing Orange County performing arts scene? Your historical perspective was much appreciated, as was your analysis of the Center’s effect, both positive and negative, on the existing performing arts groups within the county.

I could say more because I haven’t even mentioned the stunning photographs and beautiful layouts, but I don’t want to dilute my message, which is simply, “Bravo.”

CHALONE H. WARMAN

San Clemente