DSM NEWS | FEBRUARY 2021

Dear Friends,

I have recently been thinking quite a bit about leadership—the various forms it takes and the ways it benefits DSM.

As you probably know, we just announced our revamped Broadway line-up and welcomed Brenham-based Germania Insurance as our new Broadway Series title sponsor. In the best of times, corporate sponsorships like these are few and far between. For this one to come together in the middle of global pandemic speaks volumes about Germania and its commitment to giving back to its community and to supporting the arts in North Texas. Thank you for your leadership, Germania.

Our Congressional leaders stridently fought to include a much-needed provision in the recent federal aid package called the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. This program is earmarked specifically for live entertainment companies like DSM whose primary income source has been cut-off for almost a year so far. DSM and many other organizations like us will use this financial lifeline to bring back furloughed workers and to do other critical work to make-ready for our planned safe and healthy return to the stage later this year. Thank you for your leadership, to Texas’ own Senator John Cornyn for co-sponsoring this bill, and to our new Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for prioritizing this bi-partisan initiative.

As DSM president, I will strive to emulate the traits of these leaders to ensure all of DSM’s constituents experience a safe, comfortable, and well-organized return to our beloved Music Hall later this year. I look forward to seeing you here, and I hope that you hold me to it.

Best,

Ken Novice
DSM President

DSM VOLUNTEER DAY

In December, DSM Board members, staff, donors and community partners took over the CitySquare Food Pantry to help ensure that families did not go hungry over the holidays. Thank you to all who volunteered!

The best of Broadway returns to the stage this summer! Despite a delay to the start of our season, we are thrilled to announce the return of Hamilton, and the addition of Disney’s Frozen to complete the Season.

DSM GALA

Save the date for an unforgettable evening featuring a full performance of Hamilton and celebrate the Best of Broadway while supporting Dallas Summer Musicals. Proceeds from the 2021 DSM Gala will support DSM’s nonprofit mission to deliver the spirit of Broadway to North Texas through robust educational programs and community outreach initiatives. Click here to learn more.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS

Join Associate Producers, DSM’s young professionals group that connects musical theater enthusiasts by fostering a community of young professionals who support DSM through social and philanthropic engagement. Members attend exclusive Broadway-themed virtual events, and once safe to do so will receive discounted tickets to select shows, invites to post-show cast parties/pre-show happy hours, and get to connect with other young professionals. Click here to become a member!