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On Saturday, May 17th, Gloucester Stage Company hosted a special dedication ceremony to officially rename its home The Natti-Willsky Performance Center, in recognition of longtime supporters and generous benefactors Susanna Natti and Alan Willsky. 

The renaming honors the enduring contributions of Susanna Natti and Alan Willsky, whose generosity of over $760,000 over the last 6 years has kept the company afloat through monumental challenges. The event brought together community members, artists, supporters, and civic leaders to celebrate a legacy of philanthropy, passion for the arts, and belief in the power of live performance. 

In 2022, Susanna and Alan established The Robert Natti Fund in honor of Suzi’s late father— beloved local educator and performer, Robert Natti. The fund was created as a catalyst for growth, providing critical support for long-term capital projects and artistic endeavors at Gloucester Stage. Through this fund, the organization has been able to enhance experiences for both artists and audiences, in keeping with Robert’s lifelong dedication to the performing arts. 

“Theatre and the arts could not thrive without visionaries,” said Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw. “Susanna and Alan have been just that for Gloucester Stage.” 

The heartfelt ceremony included remarks from a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Mayor Greg Verga, Senator Bruce Tarr, distinguished actor/director and former Interim Artistic Director Paula Plum, longtime actor/collaborator and Board Member Dossy Peabody, Current Board President Geoffrey Richon, and Alan Willsky himself.

In conjunction with the dedication, Gloucester Stage launched its “Name A Seat” Campaign— a new fundraising initiative that allows supporters to donate $500 to name a seat in the newly named performance center. Donors can place a plaque on a theater seat in their own name or in honor of a loved one. Attendees at the event received first access to select their seats, prompting a spirited rush to the seating map, raising over $13,000 in a day.

At a time when arts organizations are facing growing challenges, the Gloucester community continues to affirm its belief in the necessity of live theatre—a space to laugh, to connect, and to share the human experience. 

For more information on the Name A Seat Campaign or how to contribute to The Robert Natti Fund, visit www.gloucesterstage.com or contact info@gloucesterstage.com.

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Support company operations by answering phones and web/email customer inquiries. Assist customers with choosing a storage unit. Manage and operate software system to maintain payments and manage customers, record payments. Manage customer issues, enforce rules and regulations of the facility. Ensure profitability of operation.

Document conversations/dates/times to ensure proper legal procedures. Keep detailed notes, attention to detail a must, confirm dates/times/address/phone numbers. Provide excellent customer service.

Inspection facilities for cleanliness and ensure all is in good working order request repairs or fixes as needed to keep a clean, safe environment.

Provide daily accounting report and weekly/monthly sales reports to accounting and management. Handle cash and incoming payments, refunds, etc.

This is a busy position that requires you to be organized and stay focused, you must have the ability to be interrupted several times during a task, yet be able to go back and successfully accomplish and complete it. This position also requires back up and support to our other entities, and provide assistance to management as needed.

Bring signage and flags in and out on a daily basis

MUST HAVE:

-Excellent written and verbal skills

-Experience with MS Office, Excel, Word, etc

-Previous office experience, be comfortable using and learning new software

-Be trustworthy, dependable and have own transportation

-Job requires, lifting/bending and sitting, requires some outdoor time in all weather conditions

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We noticed a new sign on the former Essex Wine Exchange on Main St in Essex announcing that Marshview Farm General Store would be moving in soon! Sounds promising!

We happened to notice the Schooner Liberty Star, of the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships out of Boston being assisted into Gloucester yesterday. We followed the progress from entering the harbor to the Marine Railways on Rocky Neck. I assume she’s in for some rehab and spiffing up. Welcome to Gloucester! I am always thrilled to see schooners in our harbor.