Dear Supporters of Studio Arena Theatre,

One way that you can help Studio Arena Theatre for no cost is to write us and let us know that Studio Arena Theatre is important to you and this city. We need these letters of support from you to make our case with funders, businesses, foundations, and politicians.

The letter can be brief and might include one or more of the following:

  • The fact that you have seen some shows or have been a subscriber for a number of years
  • It would be a great loss to Buffalo and Erie County if Studio Arena Theatre did not exist
  • Your children have attended matinees or been part of the Studio Theatre School
  • Studio Arena Theatre patrons have supported your restaurant or parking lot
  • You volunteered or worked at Studio Arena Theatre
  • The cultural impact of quality professional theatre for Studio Arena Theatre is known
  • Any other reason that Studio Arena Theatre is important to you and Buffalo

Specific details or anecdotes would be great. We'll send these letters to the Mayor, County Executive, and others who are in a position to help.

Letters on letter head look fantastic and can be mailed to:
Studio Arena Theatre
710 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

However, we graciously accept e-mail too and you can e-mail us at:

Please include your name and residential address on the e-mail.

Thank you in advance,
Kathleen Gaffney signature
Kathleen Gaffney
Artistic Director

We suggest the following text, on your letterhead, as a starting point:

Dear Elected Official:

As a concerned citizen of Buffalo and Erie County, I urge you to give your support in any way possible to the revitalization of Studio Arena Theatre as one of the six major cultural institutions in Western New York. Since moving downtown in 1965, Studio Arena Theatre has been an anchor of the Buffalo Theatre District and is the premier producing company of this region. We cannot afford to lose this valuable asset to this community.

Its artistic and economic impact have been well documented and the ill effects of its temporary closing have already had a severe impact on the area businesses. Please do whatever you can to support Studio Arena Theatre in getting back on its feet and to once again become the mainstay of the theatre district.