Starring Buffalo

### Context Profile for Starring Buffalo

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - **Mission Statement:** Starring Buffalo aims to connect, entertain, teach, and thrill audiences by providing top-quality musical theater. They focus on creating opportunities for local talent and audiences to engage with Broadway guest artists.
   - **Core Values:** The organization values community engagement, artistic excellence, and educational opportunities in the arts.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Performances:** Starring Buffalo produces full-length, staged concert versions of musicals, featuring Broadway guest artists alongside local talent.
   - **Educational Programs:** They offer masterclasses and performance opportunities for students and community members, fostering collaboration and inspiration.
   - **Events:** Regular performances at Shea's 710 Theatre, including cabaret evenings and special events like "Starring Buffalo Presents: RENT."

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone is **friendly, inspiring, and enthusiastic**. The language used on the website and in communications is inviting and celebratory, aiming to engage the community and promote a love for musical theater.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The organization does not prominently use emojis in their communications. Their style remains more formal and professional, focusing on clear and engaging language without the casual touch of emojis.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017.
   - **Scale:** They have produced numerous performances, featuring nearly 100 local actors, singers, and dancers in addition to Broadway stars.
   - **Impact Metrics:** They have hosted various Broadway artists and provided educational opportunities to local students and community members.
   - **Volunteer Info:** Specific volunteer opportunities are not detailed on the website, but community involvement is a key aspect of their mission.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Use clear, engaging, and enthusiastic language. The content should be inviting and reflect the excitement of musical theater.
   - **Structure:** Keep paragraphs concise and focused on key messages. Use headings and bullet points for clarity where appropriate.
   - **Audience Engagement:** Personalize communications when possible, using the recipient's name and referencing their past interactions or experiences with the organization.
   - **Call to Action:** Encourage participation in events and programs, emphasizing the community aspect and the opportunity to learn from professionals.

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Starring Buffalo, ensuring that future communications are aligned with their mission, tone, and community-focused values.

General Admission

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All tickets are general admission and seating is first come, first served.&nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">The cast features visiting Broadway artist Lindsey Brett Carothers (Bring it On, Wicked), NYC-based singer &amp; actor Brandon Chu (The King &amp; I, Tiananmen), recording artist Jay Dref (Sarah Brightman&rsquo;s A Christmas Symphony), Broadway tour&rsquo;s Beau Bradshaw (The Spongebob Musical), renowned Buffalo artist and educator Karen E. Saxon, and rising regional star Gabriella Galante. 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Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you for purchasing tickets to Starring Buffalo Sings: Rodgers & Hammerstein! Your tickets are included in this email. At the door, you can either display the ticket(s) on your device, or print and show them.All tickets are general admission, and seating is first come, first served.  Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center: 705 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 Stay up to date with all things Starring Buffalo! Follow us @StarringBuffalo on Instagram and Facebook. The Starring Buffalo Teaminfo@starringbuffalo.org

Join Starring Buffalo for an evening of Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein classics!  Featuring Broadway guest artists and Buffalo's best vocalists. The performance will include a collection of Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein's biggest hits from shows including: Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music ...and more! All tickets are general admission and seating is first come, first served.  The cast features visiting Broadway artist Lindsey Brett Carothers (Bring it On, Wicked), NYC-based singer &amp; actor Brandon Chu (The King &amp; I, Tiananmen), recording artist Jay Dref (Sarah Brightman’s A Christmas Symphony), Broadway tour’s Beau Bradshaw (The Spongebob Musical), renowned Buffalo artist and educator Karen E. Saxon, and rising regional star Gabriella Galante. Drew Fornarola directs with musical direction by Alison d’Amato.  Emily Glick and Michael Russo produce for Starring Buffalo.  To arrange payment by cash or check, please email: <a href="mailto:info@starringbuffalo.org">info@starringbuffalo.org</a> Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center: 705 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 About Starring Buffalo: Starring Buffalo was founded in December 2017 with a mission to connect, entertain, teach, thrill, and above all, to provide top-quality musical theater! Starring Buffalo began by producing full-length, staged concert versions of musicals at Shea's 710 Theatre, featuring Broadway guest artists, professional Buffalo-area actors and musicians, and local student and community groups performing together. A the company has continued to grow, we've added additional shows, and Cabaret evenings!  Our goal is to offer Buffalo audiences unrivaled access to great theater artists while providing Western New York students and community members the chance to learn from, work alongside, and be inspired in both masterclass and performance environments! Recent Broadway artists that have performed with and taught for Starring Buffalo include Tony Award Winner Matt Doyle (Company), Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Tony Award Nominee Sidney DuPont (Paradise Square),  and over 30 other visiting Broadway actors.  Each production, at Shea's 710 Theatre, features nearly 100 local actors, singers, players, and dancers in addition to the Broadway stars.

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Starring Buffalo Sings: Rodgers & Hammerstein

705 Renaissance Dr

General Admission

US$35