Idaho Repertory Theatre

Pardon Our Dust

The Idaho Repertory Theatre will shorten its summer season while important life-safety improvements are made to the performance space in the University of Idaho’s Hartung Theater. Over the course of eight weeks, the venue’s proscenium, stage deck and rigging system will be upgraded. To ensure the swiftest completion of this work, our summer production will begin Aug. 16 with Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker.

While our physical space is undergoing upgrades, we’ll take time to do a thorough review and analysis of our arts organization. For more than 58 years, IRT has been a staple of theatre arts in our region. For us to be the best stewards of our mission to provide quality professional theatre that combines compelling theatre at affordable prices with a wide range of education programs for all ages, a self-assessment can provide us with important information to help redefine and refine our role in the arts community. We are committed to developing a model that will make professional theatre more sustainable on the Palouse.

So, in summer 2012, we ask that you “pardon our dust” as we create a more vibrant organization to serve you!

Have questions? Learn more about the project here.

Dean Panttaja
Producer, Idaho Repertory Theatre 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• IRT@Artwalk - Come check out stage models, scene designs and costume renderings from IRT history 5 p.m. June 15 at The Storm Cellar, 504 S. Main Street in Moscow. A public reception will be held 5-8 p.m. and includes free wine and hors d’oeuvres. Art will be on display until August.
• Backstage Barbecue - Our Backstage Barbecue is set for 5 p.m. Aug 8 at the Hartung Theater. Join us in celebrating the completion of Hartung Theater renovations as well as welcoming IRT cast and crew. Enjoy free hamburgers and refreshments along with theatre games, face painting for kids and tours of the Hartung.