Award to Support Arts Education Programs
COHOES,
N.Y., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At Park
Playhouse/Playhouse Stage Company's 35th anniversary gala, Spectrum
presented a $10,000 award as part of
the Stand for the Arts Awards initiative in partnership with
Ovation TV. The initiative aims to recognize local arts, cultural,
and educational organizations in the community. Since its inception
in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have awarded a total of
$600,000 in 60 awards, providing
support towards arts education.
"Our partnership with Ovation TV will enable these organizations
to continue to serve as vital arts and cultural resources in their
communities – which complements our focus on investing in and
strengthening the towns and cities we serve," said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State
Government Affairs for Charter Communications, Inc., which operates
the Spectrum brand of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice services. "We
congratulate this year's Stand For The Arts honoree Park
Playhouse/Playhouse Stage Company for its commitment to supporting
the Capital Region artists and expanding access to high-quality
arts education, exhibits, concerts and performances."
Park Playhouse/Playhouse Stage Company will use its 2022-2023
Stand For The Arts funding to support the agency's mission of
providing the highest quality arts education programs to everyone
in the Capital Region of New York.
Playhouse Stage Company produces free theatre in an outdoor setting
at Park Playhouse, mounting high quality, affordable productions at
the historic Cohoes Music Hall.
"Making the arts accessible to all Capital Region residents and
guests, without exception, is at the heart of what Playhouse Stage
Company does. Our free, outdoor productions at Albany's Park Playhouse allow tens of
thousands of guests to enjoy a live performing arts event each
summer, bringing our diverse community together to experience the
magic of theatre. Our organization is thrilled and humbled to be
recognized for our accessible programming with The Stand for the
Arts Award this season," said Owen
Smith, Producing Artistic Director, Playhouse Stage
Company. "Ovation TV and Spectrum bring the arts into people's
homes every day through their televised programming, and it is an
honor to receive this award from organizations that share our goal
of connecting all Americans to the performing arts without
exclusion."
"Park Playhouse has helped make the arts accessible to each of
our residents in Albany's crown
jewel, Washington Park, for the last 35 years," said Albany Mayor Kathy
Sheehan. "This award of $10,000 from Ovation TV and Spectrum will help
support these efforts and help ensure Park Playhouse can continue
to enrich the lives of the thousands of visitors for years to
come."
Park Playhouse/Playhouse Stage Company is one of 10
organizations receiving support in Spectrum markets across the
country. Select arts organizations are awarded $10,000 Stand For The Arts contributions based on
the following criteria: support of creatives and artists via
community-driven programming; as advocates for equity and access to
the arts; and for providing accessible spaces for creative
expression.
"As a longtime supporter of the arts and arts education, I'm
proud to celebrate this award from a partnership that continues to
deliver critical support for the arts across our communities," said
Congressman Paul Tonko.
"Access to the performing arts helps build self-confidence and
communication skills, and I'm thrilled that this donation will
allow Park Playhouse to continue its mission of making the arts
accessible to all who visit and call our Capital Region home. My
thanks to Spectrum and Ovation TV for their commitment to the arts
and to families across our region."
"Free Park Playhouse musicals in Washington Park and shows at
the historic Cohoes Musical Hall are fun, must-see summertime
activities, whether you live in Albany
County or if you're just visiting. Beyond that, the
Playhouse Stage Company is a tremendous contributor to the culture
and vibrancy of the Capital Region, and has been for the last 35
years," said Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy. "I want to thank Spectrum
and Ovation TV for this generous contribution to this organization
that will allow them to continue providing quality arts education
programs to our community."
"We are pleased to continue our work with Spectrum as we enter a
sixth year of our Stand For The Arts initiative partnership,"
stated Sol Doten, Senior
Vice President, Content Distribution and Partner Marketing for
Ovation TV. "It remains our priority to champion community-driven
arts organizations as they support artists and creatives on a local
level."
More information about Stand For The Arts and the Stand For The
Arts Awards is available at: www.standforthearts.com.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced
communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states. Over
an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range
of state-of-the-art residential and business services including
Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum
Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and
services coupled with special features and applications to enhance
productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities,
Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based
solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and
production for the modern media landscape. The company also
distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to
its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about
Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
About OVATION TV America's Premier Arts Network
As an
independent television, production, and digital media company,
OVATION TV has an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture, and
captivating entertainment. Showcasing a lineup of critically
acclaimed premium dramas, specials, documentaries, and iconic
films, OVATION TV salutes innovative storytelling with popular
programming that includes Inside the Actors Studio,
Murdoch Mysteries, Frankie Drake Mysteries, Arts
Engines, The Fall, Midsomer Murders, The Art
Of, Celebrity Conversations, and The
Sound of New York. Ovation also
powers JOURNY, the dedicated streaming service where art,
culture, and travel intersect. The company has provided more than
$15M in contributions and in-kind
support to arts institutions and arts education. Its signature
advocacy platform, STAND FOR THE ARTS, includes a coalition of
over 150 arts organizations, cultural institutions, and arts
leaders throughout the country raising awareness about art's
positive impact, protecting access for everyone, and encouraging
action on behalf of the arts. OVATION TV is available on major
providers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast
Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV, Charter/Spectrum, Verizon FiOS, as well as
on demand. You can follow OVATION TV
on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, OvationTV.com,
and through our App, OVATION NOW.
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