 CHARDON, OHIO - Thrive Performing & Visual Arts has appointed Chardon resident, Tom Siko, to its Board of Trustees. Siko is the first voting Board member from Chardon and Geauga County. Thrive is ecstatic to include such a community-driven and talented person like Tom on the Board.
Siko, a twelve-year resident of Chardon, has a professional background in theater. Having studied Theater Technology and Business Administration, Siko began his career in professional theater and event technology where he was involved with many world- class events and musical tours. His career brought him back to Chardon as the President of Vincent Lighting Systems in Solon, OH. Siko has a passion for both bringing entertainment to life as well as helping communities thrive through organization, vision and creativity. He is also the President of the Chardon Crescendo Club, supporting the music program at Chardon Schools. Thrive is confident that Tom Siko will be an asset to the organization as they begin this next chapter at the Geauga Theater. The organization will host a ribbon cutting September 2nd at 6:00pm to mark the grand reopening of the historic theater. Extensive renovations have taken place during the venue's closure. People are encouraged to attend and tour the facility to see what has been accomplished and what's to come. The following week, Thrive will stage their first show at the rebranded venue - Back to the 80's. This show is a lively concert including a slew of classic 80's hits and imagery to capture the sights, sounds, and spirit of America’s most colorful decade. The show will run through September 18th with tickets available at www.thrivepro.org or www.geauga.theater.
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CHARDON, OHIO, September 2 - The arts are making a triumphant return to Northeast Ohio. The Geauga Theater, which was shuttered in March of 2020, will reopen under new management. Thrive Performing & Visual Arts, the organization chosen to lead the Geauga Theater into the future, will host a ribbon cutting September 2nd at 6:00pm; a week prior to taking to the stage for their, and the venue's, first live production in over a year. Extensive renovations have taken place during the venue's closure. People are encouraged to attend and tour the facility to see what has been accomplished and what's to come.
Built in 1939, the 292-seat Geauga Theater is an art deco treasure nestled on Chardon’s quaint, walkable square. Thrive’s programming at the venue will be three-fold: live music, musical theater, and classic cinema. Thrive will generate much of the entertainment staged at the Geauga Theater, but will also host outside acts: bands, orchestras, dance companies, comedians, and more. September 10 - Thrive will stage their first show at the rebranded venue - Back to the 80's. This show is a lively concert including a slew of classic 80's hits and imagery to capture the sights, sounds, and spirit of America’s most colorful decade. The show will run through September 18th with tickets available at www.thrivepro.org or www.geauga.theater. About Thrive: Thrive Performing & Visual Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides opportunities to individuals of all ages in the performing and visual arts and strengthens communities by creating and producing excellent live and recorded entertainment - fostering partnerships and providing educational opportunities. Thrive immerses its participants in a one- of-a-kind experience and brand. The organization enriches area cultures and economies by partnering students, community members, business owners and performing arts professionals. |
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