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Flat Rock Playhouse faces funding shortfall and cuts
Flat Rock Playhouse struggles with a $270,000 drop in local public support as budget cuts bite. Hillary Hart reports slashed expenses and contingency plans while Henderson County and local towns reduce or pause contributions. Despite a stronger season, deficits persist and staff may face furloughs or layoffs. Rob Wood notes ongoing private fundraising and the theater’s economic impact remains about $10 million annually. Local officials acknowledge the Playhouse’s importance to Flat Rock and the broader region.
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Hillary Hart
Henderson
Hendersonville
Flat Rock
Playhouse
Hart
Lorna Luft
Wood
Hillary
Bob Staton
Playhouse Board of Trustees
State Theatre of
North Carolina
Village Hall
Flat Rock Playhouse
Ray Shaw
Staton