HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/2019 Item 10, Lagomarsino
Purrington, Teresa
From:Deborah Lagomarsino <timdebbielago@charter.net>
Sent:Monday, November 11, 2019 10:11 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Please approve SLO REP Theatre plans
Dear City Council,
Personally, I have been involved with San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, now SLO REP, since
1971. My mother-in-law, Claire Gates, for whom the Lifetime Achievement Award is named,
began her involvement many years before that.
Having a thriving live theatre in San Luis Obispo has helped make our city a destination. There
have been many times over the years, when people have been turned away from a performance
because we didn’t have space or enough seating. There are productions that would be wonderful
to produce, but our current stage is too small. A new theatre with more seating, more flexibility
with its spaces, and built in the downtown area will be more than just an asset to our
community. It will be a place that brings people together— a hub of activity, as well as an
inspiration to actors and musicians of all ages who want to perform. In addition, more classes,
lectures, and outreach to our schools will be possible.
Now that our plans have been approved by the City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission,
please give your approval for the SLO REP Theatre. Our city—county—deserves a modern, up-
to-date theatre. We truly have earned our wonderful reputation and look forward to continuing
to bring live theatre to the Central Coast!
Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Deborah Lagomarsino
2040 Summit Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-237-2281
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