b'FROM THE PRESIDENTDear Friends,Two years have passed since we last welcomed you to a Peach State Summer Theatre season at Valdosta State University, and we are thrilled to celebrate the return of The Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia to our Sawyer Theatre stage.Last summer PSST, like so many other professional theatre programs across the nation, was forced to close its doors due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. That decision was truly disappointing, and we missed the energy and excitement our amazing performers, technicians, managers, creators, and audience members bring every summer to our campus, our city, and our region.Now, PSST is back with a 10-performance run of The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On, a charming show that celebrates music and friendship as it takes you on a trip down memory lane and puts a smile on your face.This is another unusual summer for PSST. Theres one show, not three. Some of you are watching the show as part of a special live audience experience. Others are taking advantage of a live-streaming opportunity to watch the show from home.PSST looks forward to returning to normalcy next summer.Peach State Summer Theatre is South Georgias premiere professional summer stock theatre. It started in 1990 as the Jekyll Island Music Festival; it was relocated to VSU and renamed PSST in 2005.The Georgia Legislature designated Valdosta States summer stock theatre program the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia, a tribute to the universitys commitment to support the growth of South Georgia by fostering an environment of creativity and scholarship.Very soon, we will break ground on a new Performing Arts Center that will serve as the home for an even bigger and better Peach State Summer Theatre. Mark your calendars now for PSST 2024!In the meantime, to the artists who are calling VSU home through the end of June Welcome to the Blazer Nation family. We are grateful for your tireless dedication to the performing arts and your willingness to share your talents with us.To the audience members, sponsors, donors, advertisers, and board membersThank you for supporting our tradition of creative excellence and making it possible for Peach State Summer Theatre to return to VSUs Sawyer Theatre stage this summer. Enjoy the show!Sincerely, Richard A. Carvajal, Ph.D.President, Valdosta State University4'