Salem-based Enlightened Theatrics has shut down and will not put on performances this year, the group announced on its website.
In the statement attributed to the board of directors, it cited economic challenges regional theaters like it have faced and said the group would “go dark for the time being.”
“We have been fortunate to have continued to serve the Salem community through the leadership of (executive director) Jessica Peterson, completing our 2022 season and delivering a spectacular 2023 season, all while tirelessly working to find new avenues to fund both the productions and educational opportunities that Enlightened has offered our community,” the statement read.
The last performance put on by the group was “James and the Giant Peach” in December.
The Grand Theatre, which is the home to Enlightened Theatrics, has been owned by Cinjoe LLC since 2015. That company is owned by Cynthia Meduri, according to Oregon secretary of state records.
Meduri’s son, Vincenzo, launched Enlightened Theatrics and was its longtime creative director.