Progress and a New Play

David Bettencourt, the filmmaker who created the wonderful movie about Rocky Point, You Must Be This Tall, joined us at the Rocky Point property on March 6, along with his colleague Jason Mayo, to film and photograph the sights for future use in promoting the creation of a public park there. He is a strong supporter of that goal. 

Meetings with the Governor’s staff, Speaker of the House Gordon Fox and other legislators, the director and key staff of DEM, the Environmental Council of RI, and other environmental and land preservation organizations helped advance our goals. 

Signups of Friends of Rocky Point continued at a rapid pace, nearly 3000 are aboard now, and contributions have reached $4000. We now have more than 1300 fans on Facebook. 

New play features Rocky Point

Daydream Theatre Company presents their production Out To Rocky Point, an original play written and directed by Lenny Schwartz on April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 30, and May 1, 2010. All shows are at 8 pm. Performances are at Bell Street Chapel in Providence. 

Out To Rocky Point is a coming of age story that takes place at Rocky Point Amusement Park on the last day it was open in 1995. The production will use authentic props and signs from the park as well as some surprises.

Ticket prices: $10 General Admission, $5 Students/Seniors (with a valid ID). Tickets are available now at www.Smarttix.com. Or visit our website at www.daydreamtheatre.org. Any questions can be directed to Mary DeBerry at 401-644-2293. 

Nonprofit status

The IRS has notified us that the Foundation is exempt from section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code and contributions are deductible effective November 25, 2009.