It was an odd season for entertainment, but it was still a season! | Get Out

The pandemic brought down the curtain on theaters across the country, including local venues such as the Community Performance and Art Center, high school auditoriums and dance studios.

Some productions just missed the stay-at-home recommendations and were able to showcase their talents before the CDC warned the public about the dangers of large gatherings. Although most shows were canceled because of COVID fears, many organizations learned to adjust — “the show must go on” mantra remained vital. They found creative ways to perform using social distancing, performing outdoors or staging virtual performances online using platforms like Zoom.