Support our area high school filmmakers by attending the Spotlight Student Film Festival, to be held at the Louis B. Mayer Theater on the campus of the Motion Picture and Television Fund the weekend of May 16-18. In order to provide our supporters with necessary information, Spotlight the Arts is providing you with recent developments in regards to the proposed cultural performing arts center. First, due to changes in the Civic Center Project/Library for The City of Calabasas, the site that the City was offering Spotlight no longer proves to be a viable option for the type of facility desired by the community residents and potential users of the performing arts center. Spotlight has spent the past few months surveying prospective theatre goers, users and various arts groups. Based on responses received, the Spotlight The Arts Board has made the decision not to pursue the site proposed by the City. This decision accordingly follows the City's proposing to Spotlight The Arts a venue for a maximum 125-seat "community theater" facility. Our goal is to pursue a suitable venue as close to the center of Calabasas as possible that meets the needs, wants, and desires of our community and our stakeholders. It is our hope that you will continue to support these efforts and feel free to contact any of your Board members with questions or comments. A playhouse wouldb be used by a variety of community-based groups as well as professional performers. Spotlight intends to explore the economics of hosting professional productions. We anticipate the following specific uses: Home for the Calabasas Chamber Orchestra Home for the Calabasas Players Community-based amateur performance groups Recitals and performances for Parks & Recreation classes Children's after-school theater programs Weekend concert series by and for young adults Variety of professional performances for general audiences Student performances Conferences, seminars and meetings Religious services Speaking tours (coordinated with local bookstores) Film festivals like The Method Fest and other special screenings Art gallery space in the lobby area Join Spotlight the Arts and support the visual and performing arts in Calabasas.