Syringa Networks is proud to sponsor the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s initiative to provide free tickets for local veterans to attend the July production of South Pacific, running July 13–30 at the Kroc Center. This community-focused program is made possible through sponsorships from Syringa Networks and the Simpson family, who together are helping honor veterans by giving them access to one of the region’s most beloved summer theatre experiences.
South Pacific, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical first performed in 1949, centers on themes of service, sacrifice, and compassion — making it a fitting production to celebrate and thank local veterans for their contributions.
“We have been wanting to offer a program like this for some time, and now, with the support of these generous sponsors, we finally can,” says Tracey Vaughan, Executive Director of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. “We are working closely with local veterans’ groups to distribute the tickets, and we are truly grateful for this support.”
Jim Meyers, General Manager of North Idaho Syringa Networks, shared why the company was eager to participate.
“Syringa Networks is honored to sponsor our military veterans in attending South Pacific,” Meyers explains. “It’s a way of saying thank you and a way to show our courageous men and women how much we appreciate their commitment to freedom and our way of life.”
Local attorney Brian Simpson and his wife Melanie also contributed to the sponsorship. “Brian served in the Army, and my father was a fighter pilot who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam,” Melanie Simpson states. “We have a tremendous amount of gratitude and respect for our veterans, and that’s why we chose to sponsor this program.”
Local Marine Corps Captain Promotable Dolph Hoch expressed appreciation for the initiative. “What veterans have gone through the past 200-plus years… any little or big thing means a lot,” Hoch states. “The sacrifices and selfless service to our country can never be fully repaid, but gestures like this show them the care and support they deserve.”
Through the combined efforts of these sponsors, 150 local veterans will have the opportunity to attend a performance of this timeless musical.
For more information, contact the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre at (208) 660-2958.
