Julian Hagen is very familiar with the stage at Washington Island’s Trueblood Performing Arts Center, but not necessarily in his new role. Hagen was recently tapped as the new managing director for the performing arts venue. Like other facilities, it remained shuttered for most of the year due to concerns with the coronavirus. Outside of its walls, the Trueblood Performing Arts Center offered concerts on his lawn and other activities where they could still gather while still staying six feet apart. Hagen says one of his goals to build the TPAC’s local outreach.

Hagen hopes the TPAC will be able to do what they did last year with the outdoor performances with a little flexibility from visiting artists.

Last year the TPAC was able to host nine events and is currently hosting a short film contest through the end of the month.