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Thank you for joining us for our 123rd season!
The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts, Inc. is the second oldest theatre group in Massachusetts, and has a rich history of putting on quality musicals for enthusiastic audiences from all over the state. The Friendly Society originated as a forum for group readings of classic books, poetry and the Bible in a small theatre on the estate of Mr. Horace Sears. |
| They eventually migrated to performing cabaret style in our beloved Weston Town Hall, a tradition we keep even today. Historically, Society membership was limited to only Weston residents connected with the First Parish Unitarian Church. Today our membership is non-sectarian, and is open to all residents of metropolitan Boston and beyond.
Despite changes in membership since 1885, the original purpose of The Friendly Society has been steadfastly maintained:
We feel that the Society's mission and goals are as timely now as they were in the late 1800s. Such community spirit has been exemplified by the teamwork of our dedicated casts, production staffs, crews and committees, as well as our tradition of giving to various non-profit agencies and scholarship funds. As the second oldest community theater in country, our mission continues to be to donate money from our productions to local charitable causes. This season’s beneficiaries will be the Weston Cub Scout Pack 222, a Cub Scout pack especially designated for boys with special needs in Weston and the surrounding towns; The Hospice of the Good Shepherd; Women of Means; The Condakes and John Barclay Memorial Scholarship Funds, which support the Weston Drama Workshop; and The WFS Drama Award, for a graduating senior from Weston High School. We thank you, our audience, for your generous support and we invite you to join The Friendly Society. Your participation in our social activities, musical and theatrical pursuits, and charitable fundraising endeavors is most appreciated. For more information about becoming a Member of The Friendly Society, or about being put on our mailing list, please call our Friendly voice mail at (781) 893-9883 and leave a message in the general mailbox, or email us. Again we would like to thank you for your support and participation. See you at the theatre!
- The Board of Directors of the Weston Friendly Society |
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