ABOUT US
“Creating Special Moments … Lasting Memories”
Dedicated to education and excellence in the performing arts, specifically
Music and Theatre
ABOUT US
Cornerstone Playhouse is a small, year-round Performing Arts Organization of South
County dedicated to education and excellence in the Performing Arts, specifically music and
theatre. The members strive to provide experiences that “create special moments and lasting
memories”. It is a non-profit organization (tax ID # 20-5032322) and Federal 501-C-3
status is pending.
Programming: We present a variety of concerts, plays, musicals, staged readings and
theatre for young through adult audiences. In addition, educational workshops in theatre
and music are offered to children and adults to further hone skills for the artists.
Cornerstone Playhouse will continue to seek venues for the celebration of community talent
where members of any age, gather together, enjoy the performing arts, share skills, mentor,
and educate. Directors hope to develop community Outreach Programs with visual and
performing arts programs from area schools. Opportunities for Advisory Board positions,
internships and scholarships will be available over time.
Our Mission: Offer the community a living art form, consisting of music and theatre
with a commitment to excellence in both education and entertainment. We strive to
create a vibrant and supportive environment, which cultivates talent, passion and
confidence in the performing arts.
Background: The Fradette family embarked on a “Revival of a cherished South County
tradition” in June of 2005, following the closing of Theatre by the Sea. The “revival” began
with family-friendly cabarets followed by light Opera, semi-professional and professional
shows. Joe Parillo, Director of Jazz studies at URI, (Grammy nominee composer and Steinway
piano artist) joined to host weekly Jazz & Jam and Big Band programs providing musicians of
all ages an opportunity to work with and learn from each other in a comfortable setting.
Thus, the concept of the Cornerstone Playhouse evolved from the success of the family-
friendly cabarets, musical mentoring series and over whelming community support.
CORNERSTONE PLAYHOUSE PO Box 569 Narragansett, RI 02882
www.cornerstoneplayhouse.com (401) 741-5051 msfradette@cox.net
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