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PRESENTS OF MIND

The Trio Style Speak FEATURE: Payne Family Homes

Amanda Dahl, LN writer, provides sage advice on ways to brighten a family member’s or a friend’s time at home with any of a number of gifts from afar – till folks can once more socialize sans Zoom!

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Front & Center COVID-19 AND NEW PETS LN writer Maggie Peters confers with the Humane Society of Missouri about strategies for lessening the stress of coronaviral isolation by welcoming a pet into your life – but doing so sensibly, for the good of both you and the new addition.

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Health Notes Innovation Hub Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Distance Learning

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Ready Readers Home Cooking FEATURE: St. Louis Theater Circle

THE CIRCLE PIVOTS! LN über-stalwart Mark Bretz returns with this remarkable piece about the virtual presentation of the 2020 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards ceremony.

COVID-19 isn’t stopping family law firm Hais, Hais & Goldberger from serving clients in cases of divorce, custody and more. On Page 8, read more about how the pandemic has affected cases coming in and how the firm has adapted to current times. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Human beings are resilient. We have the ability to adapt, to overcome and to survive. One of the ways we spread light in the darkest of times is by showing and sharing love, patience and compassion.

To cap off Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re sharing some of the ways local educators have risen to the occasion to help their students during this time of distance learning this semester. The feature, starting on Page 12 by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach, celebrates these heroes and gives thanks for their efforts.

And starting on Page 19, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the dream house being built locally by metro area builders to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in potentially its time of greatest need.

But showing love doesn’t always have to be on a mass scale – on Page 10, LN writer Maggie Peters shares tips from the Humane Society of Missouri on caring for a newly adopted or fostered pet during the pandemic.

And on Page 17, LN writer Amanda Dahl has collected a plethora of gift-giving options to show your loved ones what they mean to you from a distance – just in time for Mother’s Day. Take care, give love and stay well.

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issouri courts may be closed, but family law firm Hais, Hais & Goldberger is busier than ever.

“People thinking about divorces for a long time are now stuck at home,” explains veteran attorney Susan Hais. “The conflict level has risen. I have a lot of people calling saying, ‘I’ve been thinking about this a long time, and I’ve had it. I’m ready.’”

Susan Hais works alongside her husband Sam Hais, at their firm founded in 1993. Together, with their team of dedicated attorneys, Hais, Hais & Goldberger has gained a reputation for handling divorce litigation, child custody and other complex settlements for high-profile families in the metro area.

Migrating to Zoom meetings, phone calls and emails for both internal and external communication, the firm has been able to keep a handle on the influx of new cases, even while the courthouse remains closed for all but emergencies.

“It’s challenging, but we’re managing,” Susan Hais says. “We’re not doing personal appearances, but we are continuing to work on our cases. We have a team approach, [and] we all seem to be adapting to it.”

“It’s important that lawyers experienced in family law are able to tell clients

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or potential clients the entire lay of the land – the beginning, middle and end of a family law action,” Sam Hais adds. “Lawyers have to be [able] to deal with those things that could be interruptions.”

On top of taking care of incoming clients, the firm has now found more time to devote to reviewing older files, records and cases. “We’ve had a lot of cooperation with our clients who are very polite about what’s going on,” Susan Hais says.

Hais Hais & Goldberger continues to serve clients with a full staff who are either working from home or on rotation, in order to observe proper social distancing procedures without furloughing any of their team. “They’re doing a great job,” Sam Hais says. “With a common enemy [like the coronavirus], we really pull together.”

“Everyone is working, and everyone is working hard,” Susan Hais adds.

“We feel very grateful about what we have, and we’re grateful to our clients.”

Hais, Hais & Goldberger, 222 S. Central Ave., Suite 600, 314-326-4885, hhg-law.com T h E C h O I C E O f a L aW y E R I S a N I M P O RTa N T D E C I S I O N a N D S h O U L D N O T b E b a S E D S O L E Ly U P O N a D v E RT I S E M E N T S .

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HEALTH NOTES Kendra Holmes, right, a doctor with Affinia Healthcare, checks a list on April 2 with Ronnell Bennett, an outreach worker, at a new drive-thru testing center in the Carr Square neighborhood north of downtown St. Louis.

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he only thing, it seems, easier to catch than the new coronavirus these days is the fear of it.

As the world continues to study COVID-19, relevant information feels in a state of constant flux. Knowing the symptoms is a good first step, but those can vary, from body aches and general malaise to fever, shortness of breath and a cough.

To help you keep a level head throughout the public health crisis, LN presents the following brief guide to “next steps” when you believe you might have contracted COVID-19: 1. Determine your likelihood of having contracted COVID-19. Call your local health care provider, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Coronavirus Self-Checker at cdc.gov.

2. Follow the local health authority’s guidance on testing in your area. Visit the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services’ website at health.mo.gov for the latest information, including a list of sites at which you

can be tested.

3. Call ahead to confirm an appointment.

Because testing kits are limited, calling ahead ensures the site has one ready for you to take.

Please note, many sites are accepting only patients whose temperature is 100.4 degrees or above.

Currently, patients can expect a turnaround time of up to five days on lab results, though that can fluctuate. The following are current testing sites in the metro area: Chesterfield:  Mercy Virtual Care Center (mercyvirtual.net), 636-237-4200, interactive risk assessment, drive-thru  St. Luke’s Desloge Outpatient Center (stlukes-stl.com), 314-966-9107, drive-thru Hillsboro:  Mercy Hospital Hillsboro (mercy.net), 314251-0500, interactive screening tool, drive-thru Lake Saint Louis:  SSM St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis, 636-625-5200

St. Louis:  Affinia Healthcare (affiniahealthcare.org), 314-833-2777, drive-thru and walk-through  BJC HealthCare (bjc.org/coronavirus), 314-747-3000, online risk screening prior to appointment  Mercy Hospital St. Louis (mercy.net), 314251-6000, interactive screening tool, drive-thru  Family Care Health Centers (cdc.gov), 314531-5444 and 314-353-5190, online self-checker  Mercy Hospital South (mercy.net), 314-5251000, interactive screening tool, drive-thru  CareSTL Health (carestlhealth.org/ coronavirus), 314-367-5820, phone assessment, two drive-thru locations  VA St. Louis Health Care System (blogs.va.gov), 314-652-4100, telehealth, assessed at entrance Ste. Genevieve:  Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (stegenevievehospital.org), 573-883-7746, drive-thru

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INNOVATION HUB

Parenthood TIPS PET

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ery few things provide as much comfort as a furry friend, and in selfisolated times, taking in a new pet can bring joy to a home and add routine to the chaos. However, this experience can be as overwhelming as it is exciting if it’s someone’s first time introducing an animal into the household.

The Humane Society of Missouri wants to encourage adoptions by helping make the transition as stress-free as possible for first-time adopters and fosters. Here are the society’s top tips for caring for your first pet: 1. Get the basics. When adopting or fostering, there are a few things owners absolutely need, including a leash, a collar, bedding and food that’s appropriate for the pet. It’s usually a good idea to buy these necessities prior to introducing the pet to its new home. Ensure the bed is big enough and that the food is nutritionally balanced.

2. Create a comfortable environment.

Once introduced to their new home, pets may be anxious, not eat much or have accidents in the house. Some animals will attempt to hide under or behind furniture or choose to stay in a room they find safest. All of this is normal behavior, and owners can help their pets become more comfortable by understanding and showing them how nice their new home is. If owners are having trouble creating a calm and comfortable environment, pheromones and nutritional supplements for pets can be extremely helpful for a new dog or cat. Both are over-the-counter products and can be purchased through the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America’s two clinics for curbside pickup or through the online pharmacy.

3. Don’t hesitate to call the veterinarian.

The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is an essential service and is still open during this time. If you notice that your new pet isn’t feeling well, if your pet gets injured or if your pet needs vaccinations or heartworm preventives, schedule an appointment at amcma.org.

4. Establish a schedule. Pets become most

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Pet Boot Camp St. Louis nonprofit animal shelter Gateway Pet Guardians is offering free online obedience training during COVID-19 through its Naughty to Nice K9 Boot Camp. The camp runs for eight weeks, and participants are encouraged to send videos to document their progress. More information can be found at gatewaypets.org.

comfortable if you perform activities around the same time every day. If you have a dog, go for a walk at the same time each day, and signal the activity using a recognizable word or phrase. For cats, announce when it’s feeding time. Pets can recognize short phrases like “Dinner time” or “Time for a walk.” Using simple phrases helps establish a reliable routine that makes pets feel secure.

5. Be patient. It can take animals some time

to adapt to a new environment, and owners shouldn’t expect an instant connection with a new pet. It’s common for their personality to change as they adapt to a new home, which means they might act differently from how they did in a shelter. Even new noises, such as a vacuum or blender, could be disturbing during this time. Be patient and they’ll warm up to your family in no time!

6. Remember, you’re doing something awesome. Adopting or fostering a shelter pet can be a lot of work, but it’s important to remember the good deed you’re doing. You’re providing an animal with a safe and happy home, and in return, you’re receiving unconditional love and affection.

More information can be found on the society’s website.

Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, 314-647-8800, hsmo.org

Thank you!

Ladue News would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of the health care professionals, restaurant workers, delivery drivers, grocery store employees and all other essential workers for their commitment and efforts during this time. We are so grateful for all you’re doing to keep our families safe and healthy.

Visit laduenews.com and our social media pages daily for even more content you need right now, including ways to support our community and small businesses and tips on taking care of yourselves and those you love amid this global crisis.

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Close-Up Distance on

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach

Local educators bring a gigantic can-do approach to coping with changes necessitated by the new coronavirus.

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f COVID-19 and pandemic have become the nouns of the moment, a similar distinction should hold for the verb pivot, with few professions collectively pivoting more adroitly than educators.

In response to an inquiry of many local school districts, representatives from three offer highlights of how they responded to coronaviral complications.

“When we left for spring break on March 14, it seemed unreal to think we might not return on Monday, March 23, as planned … ,” relates Dr. Jim Wipke, the superintendent of Ladue Schools. “We said we’d be in touch if there were any announcements or changes.

“That now seems like one of the biggest understatements I’ve ever made.”

The next 10 days, Wipke continues, went like a whirlwind, with change upon change – especially wrestling with “‘distance learning,’ a concept most of us had never conceived of, much less planned for. If you’d asked me before all this how I felt about our teachers, I would have told you they are outstanding, committed and truly care about our students.

“That, too, seems like an understatement to me now. I could not be more proud of how each of them has handled this challenge.

They’ve been creative, organized, professional and compassionate. They’ve shared ideas and retooled on the fly when necessary.

Their efforts have been nothing less than extraordinary. …

“In my mind, our teachers and staff are heroes of the 2020 pandemic!”

Lisa Wade, communications specialist with the Kirkwood School District, describes how it, too, pivoted.

“Thursday nights have traditionally been the ‘nights for music’ in Kirkwood,” she states, noting that the city has long hosted a springthrough-fall concert series in its downtown plaza. COVID-19 complications wreaked havoc on that series.

Kirkwood High School’s marching band leaders – Rebecca Friesen, the district’s band director, and Fariga Drayton, its orchestra director – brainstormed about ways to retool the series.

Wade quotes the former as explaining: “As a teacher and band director, I was trying to think of ways the Kirkwood band program could reach out to our community to bring some joy and add some fun to our students’ online learning experience. We met as a band staff through Zoom and decided to give [a retooled series] a try!”

Wade continues: “Each Thursday at 6 p.m., community members are encouraged to join in playing an instrument or listening to a selected music piece from their home and come together in song.”

The retooled series launched on April 9 with “Ode to Joy” from famed German maestro Ludwig van Beethoven. The district plans to continue it till the stay-at-home edict lifts and the traditional series can resume.

Like its friendly longtime football rival, the Webster Groves School District also pivoted with aplomb, according to Cathy Vespereny, the district’s director of community relations.

“With [Webster Groves] schools closed, teachers conducted face-to-face meetings with classes through Zoom videoconferencing,” Vespereny says. “Administrators convened the same way.”

Indeed. The district’s head honcho, in particular, ran with the coronaviral challenge.

In his weekly blog, Each Child, Each Day, Superintendent John Simpson has been apprising the community about progress made through online learning and other matters, Vespereny says, adding that each post has also contained a video challenge for students.

The first post challenged them to find a creative way to throw a ball in a basket.

“Families taped their often-hilarious entries and submitted them to Dr. Simpson, who featured the videos in the next week’s blog post,” Vespereny relates. “You can see a ball hitting a bucket with the help of a robot, a leaf blower blowing a ball up into a basketball basket, a father and son shooting baskets and more. … ” Vespereny concludes with a detail at once endearing and amusing: “The next challenge for students and their families was to tape their special talent or skill. Dr. Simpson demonstrated his – balancing a broomstick on his nose!”

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‌ ew furniture, art and accessories introduce a fresh floral look and N feel to interiors.

This whimsical tulipiere is part of a collection of handcrafted ceramics made exclusively for Aerin Lauder by celebrated ceramist Frances Palmer. Enhanced with a fluted design inspired by the stalks of wildflowers, it includes eight openings to hold long-stem blooms. (aerin.com)

Tall wings, slender legs and a shapely silhouette distinguish the Clara chair, shown here in a stain-resistant floral fabric that prevents permanent damage from spills.

Clara is perfect in pairs and pulled close together for quiet conversation. (ethanallen.com)

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STYLE SPEAK

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s people adjust to the “new normal” resulting from the coronaviral pandemic, socialization has required innovation. You may not be able to grab a drink with friends or brunch with family, but there are endless ways to support loved ones from afar.

To help, LN rounded up a few items to gift those you’re missing most as a reminder of just how much they’re loved – and just in time for Mother’s Day.

Treats and Surprises. There’s no doubt that groceries are essential, but with social distancing a necessity to slow the impact of COVID-19, families face fear of infection just from popping into a store for something small. You can help by sending a sweet treat or InstaCart gift card (instacart.com). Insomnia Cookies (insomniacookies.com) delivers across the nation, and little else brightens someone’s day as much as biting into a heavenly chocolate chip cookie.

Greetabl (greetabl.com) offers ultimate customization. Choose from a tasty treat, like

caramels, or small tokens, such as a diamondshaped bottle opener, and wrap it in a package of your own design, including a print and photos.

Crafts. Sometimes, the best stress-buster is the simplest. Gift an adult coloring book, like local favorites such as Boss Babes by Michelle Volansky or St. Louis Splendor by Jo Ann Kargus. Order these and others from Left Bank Books (left-bank.com), which is offering free curbside pickup, $10 local delivery or $3.99 standard shipping.

Self-Care. Choose mood-boosting flower arrangements from Riley’s Florist (rileysflorist.net) and Walter Knoll Florist (wkf.com), which offer no-contact deliveries, or keep loved ones clean and comforted with a delivery from the KIND Soap Company (kindsoap.com), which offers products ranging from all-natural soaps to bath salts to lotions and more.

Stationery. Snail mail has its charm, so drop a postcard or note in the mailbox, and have your local mail carrier send it off for you. Not only do you support the U.S. Postal Service by doing this, but these gifts are also the kind of mementos one stocks away to revisit time and time again.

Firecracker Press ( firecrackerpress.com) even has “quarantine kits” filled with fun designs that include posters and stickers!

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By Andrea Smith | Photos courtesy of Payne Family Homes, rendering courtesy of 24x7 AEC

Metro area home vendors team up to create a luxury residence to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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undraising fo or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital takes manyy fforms. In the metro area, Payne Family Homes is orcchestrating construction of a dream home so St. Jude caan sell tickets for a chance to win a new, luxurious abo ode.

The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway iss a national n fundraiser with more than 40 giveaways planned in the U.S. this year. Local vendors donate labor and materials to complete each St. Jude Dream Home, says Stephanie Riales, the regional manager of St. Louis of American Lebanese Syr yrian Associated Charities, the fundraising organization of St. Jude.

“Payne Family Homes works hard to recruit local partners in order to build this home at zero cost,’” Riales says. “Payne Family Homes goes above and beyond outt iin the community finding amazing construction donors and hosting fundraising events to donate every aspect of a home.”

Payne Family Homees has been part of this initiative for seven consecutive years now w. According to the company’s website, this year’s sponsorss iinclude the area’s St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional al Council, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workeers, Chic Lumber, River City Drywall & Painting and numer erous others.

“Payne designss tthe home and coordinates the effort, but our trade parttners and sponsors are a huge part of that effort,” says Dawn nW Walter, Payne Family Homes’ director of marketing. “It’s just a really great project that everyone can rally behind.”

This year’s dreaam home has an estimated value of $578,000 with fourr b bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, a five-car garage and a largee kkitchen area, Walter says. Unique

amenities include an indoor climbing wall and basketball court, a wine cellar and a family cinema.

“St. Jude Dream Homes dating back to 2014 are based on a Payne Family Homes floor plan – but really souped up,” Walter says. “We would expand floor plans; we would add hidden rooms; we would add hidden doorways. We involve our whole team, and they would let their creativity fly and come up with creative designs thatt w would not be available on the market.”

The team at Payne Family Homes has introduced a new floor plan, thee A Adelaide II. It serves as the foundation for this year’s abode. The St. Jude Dream Home is beingg bu built in the Legends Pointe community in O’Fallon, Missouri, and will be the first Adelaide II house completed, staged and open for tours. “The 2020 St. Jude Dream Home is for the most part an nA Adelaide II, but it incorporates highly unique features that are not included in our traditionaal floor plan offering – like the indoor basketball court,” Walter says. “The Adelaide II, however, iss o offered in Payne Family Homes neighborhoods across St. Charles, St. Louis and Jefferson counties. s.”

Riales says those involved in this fundraiser realize there are increase sed health and financial needs around the country, but she hopes people who are able will contin nue supporting St. Jude’s mission.

“Cancer doesn’t stop, and it’s tough in times like these because peoplee aare going through so many different circumstances right now,” Riales says. “St. Judee h has to continue providing cutting-edge care for some of the world’s sickest childrren and have the opportunity to invest in research of life-threatening illnesses. s.”

Tickets cost $100 each and allow entry in multiple prize drawings leading up to the home giveaway. Only 11,500 tickets are available.

Riales says all proceeds go to St. Jude and help ensure a cancer diagnosis doesn’t cause financial burdens for families. Ticket sales begin online on June 11, and the home giveaway is expected to happen in August. Walter says a cornhole tournament fundraiser, which helps offset construction costs and extends additional financial support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is all that’s been rescheduled due to COVID-19 so far; it moved from April to Aug. 22.

Before local stay-at-home orders had been considered, Payne Family Homes’ team invited the public to join its efforts.

Walter says people paid $10 or more to sponsor a piece of wood from the metro area’s Chic Lumber Co., then personalized those boards with markers or paint. Those community contributions will be used to frame this incredible home.

Payne Family Homes, 10407 Baur Blvd., Suite B, St. Louis, 314- 477-1218, paynefamilyhomes.com

“St. Jude has to continue providing cutting-edge care for some of the world’s sickest children and have the opportunity to invest in research of life-threatening illnesses.”

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ate in February, the midway at Union Station in St. Louis’ Downtown West neighborhood turned tropical for the Mercy Health Foundation’s 16th annual Oceana Mercy Masquerade. Guests enjoyed cocktails and leis as they entered the foundation luau through the “Exotico Beach,” the “Living Ocean” and the “Lost City.” Greeting them were multiple ocean-inspired food stations and bars, thematic photo-ops and afterdinner tours of the St. Louis Aquarium. With more than 800 attendees, the event raised in excess of $1 million to help meet the needs of underserved patients and families.

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Together, they then turn the earth near mom’s vegetable garden and plant the seeds, marking each section with colorful pictures from the seed packets. While she waits for sprouts to appear, Lola creates adornments for her garden-to-be: a book, strings of shells to decorate the rows and a doll to occupy the outdoor

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A bright and imaginative preschooler, Lola exhibits curiosity and creativity inspired by books and reading. McQuinn’s straightforward, descriptive prose should make it easy for readers to imagine replicating Lola’s process to create their own gardens, and Beardshaw’s soft but distinct renderings of Lola and her family support the gentleness of the story and its characters. This is just one title in the Lola Reads series, by the way – be sure to enjoy the others!

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Ingredients  ½ cup or 1 stick butter, grated  1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped  3¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted  1 Tbsp sugar  1 tsp fine sea salt  1 Tbsp baking powder  1 tsp baking soda  ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeños  1 cup and 2 Tbsp buttermilk  1 Tbsp maple syrup  3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted  Flaky sea salt

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4. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Take butter out of freezer, and add to dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Add in bacon and chopped jalapeños, and lightly toss together until everything is incorporated.

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Must Go On

By Mark Bretz | Photos supplied

Photo courtesy of Greg Lazerwitz

With heLp from a West CouNt y fiLm produCtioN CompaNy, the area’s prestigious aNNuaL theatriCaL aWards proCeeded despite CoVid-19. photo courtesy of st. Louis theater Circle

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ne of many favorite local events derailed by the current pandemic was the eighth annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards Gala, scheduled for March 30 at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Webster University in Webster Groves.

The ceremony, which drew more than 300 people on average in each of its first seven years, was canceled in early March as stayat-home orders were mandated in the metro area.

That proved a formidable challenge for the Theater Circle, but not insurmountable. After all, the organization was founded in August 2012, shortly after the departure of the Kevin Kline Awards.

When the “Klines” abruptly folded after handing out awards for the 2011 calendar year, some local theater critics (led by the writer of this feature and Judith Newmark, at that time the theater critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) decided to organize a nonprofit to continue the tradition begun by the Kevin Kline Awards. Since its inception, the Theater Circle, that nonprofit, has sought to honor outstanding achievement in locally produced professional theater.

Representing a range of print, broadcast and online media, the original 15 members of the organization met quarterly to prepare for its initial awards ceremony.

Local actress and arts photo courtesy of Webster university supporter Eleanor Mullin was named the group’s administrator. Her expertise, developed from years serving on various boards areawide, proved invaluable in establishing the organization’s nonprofit status.

On short notice, the organization held its first ceremony at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, which more than 250 people attended. That initial gala generated an electricity driven by the energy and enthusiasm of the audience, which considered the night a “theater prom” for the many local actors, directors, writers, technical artists and others who have helped make the theatrical community here vibrant and bustling. It allowed them to gather to celebrate the finest of their efforts.

Driven by that first event’s success, the Bridgeton film production company of HEC Media joined the Theater Circle for its 2014 and 2015 events, producing “live” telecasts from COCA in University City, where attendance peaked at a house-capacity 400 people in the awards’ third year.

The Theater Circle then moved its gala in 2016 to the Skip Viragh Center

for the Arts on the campus of Creve Coeur’s Chaminade College Preparatory School, where it returned in 2017. In 2018, the event transferred to the Loretto-Hilton Center, home of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

Through the years, the Theater Circle awards have been modified or altered in various ways. In all, honors involve more than 30 categories for comedies, dramas and musicals, as well as two for opera.

In addition, a handful of awards for special achievement are given annually, such as one this year to Ken and Nancy Kranzberg for their longtime philanthropic endeavors on behalf of art and theater in the area, including Grand Center.

Each year, dozens of local professional companies and more than 100 individuals are nominated for outstanding achievement. Those numbers testify to the vibrant, growing area theater community, comprising troupes ranging in size from The Muny and The Rep to many smaller but nonetheless significant groups.

When COVID-19 shut down this year’s ceremony, members of the Theater Circle’s executive board quickly approached HEC Media with an alternative: its own production of the ceremony.

After agreeing to that daunting task, HEC Media efficiently assembled a 31-minute production focused on photos for various nominees announced by the Theater Circle for the 2019 calendar year. The production then was streamcast on HEC Media’s Facebook page on April 7, just eight days after the date of the originally scheduled gala.

In this time of social distancing and sheltering in place, that initial streamcast was viewed by approximately 450 people, an audience larger than any of the prior live galas. Just 10 days later, furthermore, more than 5,250 people had viewed the streamcast.

With these incredible numbers in mind, the organization is eager and hopeful to return to a semblance of normalcy in 2021. Area residents need live theater and other forms of entertainment to enrich their lives in so many ways. In the meantime, in this most unusual year, thanks to HEC Media, the show did go on for the annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards.

St. Louis Theater Circle, 7162 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-862-2972, facebook.com/thelouies

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