It May Take a Village
by Don Anderson
[Editor's Note: We asked Don Anderson, as an actor who had performed at Village Theatre and as an active participant and very keen observer of the situation, to write a first person piece of the entire story. He very kindly agreed to do so.]
The Decision:
Three weeks ago, Andrew Johnston, the Artistic Director of the 148 seat Hudson Village Theatre, was summoned to an executive meeting of the Board of Directors of the theatre. In a radio interview Johnston, who’s been AD for almost 8 years, later described being asked by the President of the Board, Clint Ward to come to a local golf club to discuss “the current financial crisis at the theatre and a possible solution”. Immediately agreeing to the meeting, albeit with three hours notice, Johnston asked Ward what was to be discussed in order to prepare any necessary figures, proposals or plans. He was told to simply show up.
