Corey Jackson addresses Lynn Rotary Club

Corey Jackson, one of the founders of Arts After Hours and a managing director of recent shows, recently addressed the Lynn Rotary club about the efforts of the organization in Lynn.  Arts After Hours is a theater group dedicated to bringing live theater to the Lynn Community and enhancing the downtown business community.

 

Corey related how the group started with their first event, a “back us bash” which was very popular and which indicated that there was a market for such an organization in the city.  Arts After Hours does 3-4 shows a year and brings about 1,000 people to the shows during the season.  These people have brought economic activity to the downtown area particularly to the local restaurants.  Their recent show, Chainsaw, attracted people from the Salem area during the Halloween season and they will be holding a Snowball coming up in December to kick off their new season. In addition to the effect on local restaurants, Arts After Hours helps attract residents to the downtown area, which according to Corey, is currently almost fully occupied.  Club members were pleased to hear of the success that Arts After Hours has had in helping to revitalize the downtown business and residence areas.