COVID-19 Updates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and State of Oregon public health mandates, all live productions and educational programs at Cottage Theatre have been postponed until further notice.
For current information about COVID-19, please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website or the Oregon Health Authority website.
Please take care of yourself and your family during this difficult time. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cottage Theatre as soon as it is safe to do so!
For current information about COVID-19, please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website or the Oregon Health Authority website.
Please take care of yourself and your family during this difficult time. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cottage Theatre as soon as it is safe to do so!
Frequently-Asked Questions
Here are answers to some frequently-asked questions regarding COVID-19's impact upon Cottage Theatre.
Q: When will Cottage Theatre reopen?
A: While Lane County is now in Phase 2 of reopening, large gatherings like theatre performances are still prohibited until Phase 3. Here at CT, we will continue to abide by the advice of Oregon Health Authority and Lane County Public Health officials and remain closed until it is safe for us to reopen.
Our current plan is to use this forced closure time to complete our ACT III remodeling project. Funding permitting, we hope to begin construction in early 2021, and then reopen for productions in summer 2021, assuming public health mandates allow large gatherings by then. (If not, we'll adjust our plans again, as your safety -- and that of our performers -- comes first!)
A: While Lane County is now in Phase 2 of reopening, large gatherings like theatre performances are still prohibited until Phase 3. Here at CT, we will continue to abide by the advice of Oregon Health Authority and Lane County Public Health officials and remain closed until it is safe for us to reopen.
Our current plan is to use this forced closure time to complete our ACT III remodeling project. Funding permitting, we hope to begin construction in early 2021, and then reopen for productions in summer 2021, assuming public health mandates allow large gatherings by then. (If not, we'll adjust our plans again, as your safety -- and that of our performers -- comes first!)
Q: I am a subscriber. What is happening with my tickets?
A: We love our season ticket holders and want to continue to take good care of you since your strong support is so essential to CT's success! Your 2020 season tickets will be valid for our 2021 season, when we hope to produce the shows we couldn't bring to our stage in 2020. Or you may convert your 2020 season tickets to a donation, to help support continued facility operations during this challenging time of $0 ticket revenues. A letter was mailed to all subscribers on September 30 outlining your options in more detail. Watch for it!
A: We love our season ticket holders and want to continue to take good care of you since your strong support is so essential to CT's success! Your 2020 season tickets will be valid for our 2021 season, when we hope to produce the shows we couldn't bring to our stage in 2020. Or you may convert your 2020 season tickets to a donation, to help support continued facility operations during this challenging time of $0 ticket revenues. A letter was mailed to all subscribers on September 30 outlining your options in more detail. Watch for it!
Q: I had tickets to Mamma Mia. What do I do with them?
A: We are still planning to produce Mamma Mia, whenever it is safe to do so. Currently, we are hoping we might be able to produce Mamma Mia in June 2021, but that timetable is contingent upon both construction and COVID schedules, so is subject to change! Your existing tickets will be exchanged to one of our new performance dates once we have them confirmed. We will be in touch with all Mamma Mia ticketholders at that time to coordinate those exchanges.
A: We are still planning to produce Mamma Mia, whenever it is safe to do so. Currently, we are hoping we might be able to produce Mamma Mia in June 2021, but that timetable is contingent upon both construction and COVID schedules, so is subject to change! Your existing tickets will be exchanged to one of our new performance dates once we have them confirmed. We will be in touch with all Mamma Mia ticketholders at that time to coordinate those exchanges.
Q: How can I help Cottage Theatre during this time?
A: In the best of times, donations are very important to the success of Cottage Theatre and other performing arts organizations -- and during this challenging year they are even more vital. In 2020, individuals who take the Standard Deduction may deduct up to $300 of qualified charitable contributions from their adjusted gross income. So no matter whether you itemize or not, you can save on your taxes while helping the organizations you love survive this challenging time!
A: In the best of times, donations are very important to the success of Cottage Theatre and other performing arts organizations -- and during this challenging year they are even more vital. In 2020, individuals who take the Standard Deduction may deduct up to $300 of qualified charitable contributions from their adjusted gross income. So no matter whether you itemize or not, you can save on your taxes while helping the organizations you love survive this challenging time!
Q: What is happening with CT's remodeling project?
A: We plan to finish our ACT III remodeling project as soon as is feasible, and we are continuing to seek grant funding and individual contributions to help us reach our campaign goal. The ACT III project is vital to ensuring CT's long-term financial sustainability, plus it will make your experience as an audience member even nicer! You can read more about this project and how you can help here.
A: We plan to finish our ACT III remodeling project as soon as is feasible, and we are continuing to seek grant funding and individual contributions to help us reach our campaign goal. The ACT III project is vital to ensuring CT's long-term financial sustainability, plus it will make your experience as an audience member even nicer! You can read more about this project and how you can help here.