SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jubilee Theatre on the grand occasion of its 40th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Jubilee Theatre was founded on June 19, 1981, in
Fort Worth, by Rudy and Marian Eastman; the company's founding
mission was to create and produce theatrical works that give
voice to the African American experience; and
WHEREAS, The company began as a gypsy theater troupe that
performed at such venues as Caravan of Dreams, Stage West, and
Pocket Sandwich Theater; the troupe's first permanent theater
was located near Texas Wesleyan University, and in 1993, Jubilee
moved to a renovated theater in Sundance Square; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Jubilee Theatre has focused on
improving the theater experience for its patrons and has grown
and earned awards; the theater came under the umbrella of Actors
Equity in 1995 and is noted for producing highly regarded
original musical works; the company has also undertaken an
educational program in Fort Worth schools and its initiatives
have reached tens of thousands of students; and
WHEREAS, Jubilee Theatre is closing its 40th anniversary
season by partnering with Performing Arts Fort Worth in
presenting the acclaimed musical stage production of Southern
Boys: Sons of Sharecroppers at the Bass Performance Hall; this
exemplary theater company is truly deserving of special
recognition as it reaches this milestone in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Jubilee Theatre
on its exceptional contributions to the performing arts in North
Texas and extend to its artistic director and all company members
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate