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which has been enthusiastic and regular from the beginning, according to Allan. Rather the deficit that makes it unrealistic to continue as a commercial venture is a function purely of demographics and economics, he said in his letter to Mountain Magic patrons.
“Simply put, our population size and geographical spread aren’t adequate,” he explained, noting that the theater had been closed nearly IS years prior to its present revival.
The alternatives now, as Allan sees them, are to go quietly out of business with a final word of flunks to the hundreds and hundreds of people who have patronized the theater, offered suggestions and volunteered labor, or to turn Mountain Magic into a non-profit community corporation, contributions to the operation of which would be tax deductible.
Hedges First Step
As a first step toward keeping the unique media arts center in operation, Allan is soliciting tax deductible pledges. If the amount pledged approaches or exceeds S8.000, he will immediately apply for tax exempt status, anticipated to be received in October, 1961.
"The fact is, the theater
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