Marla Beth Enowitz, artist and founder of Marla Beth Designs, is on a mission to add a little sparkle to The Palace Theatre”™s Atlantic Street, Stamford, windows. Normally bustling with live performances, Covid-19 has kept the theatre dark. Those passing by can now enjoy Enowitz”™s latest work, a large-scale mural titled “Stars for the Stars,” which makes use of the theatre”™s windows as a canvas.
Hundreds of abstract stars in different colors and sizes ”“ some painted on the outside of the glass to give dimension ”“ are placed underneath a curtain of dreamy clouds.
“Countless stars have passed through The Palace doors in its long history ”“ from young students exploring a newfound passion to Broadway veterans and entertainment icons,” said Enowitz. “”¦To me, this fairytale-like dreamscape evokes hope and the dreams that come true in the world of live theatre.”
A Rye Brook, New York, momprenuer, Enowitz turned her love of painting from hobby to business once the pandemic hit.
“As a live entertainment venue, the effects of Covid-19 have hit us particularly hard,” said Michael Moran, president and CEO of The Palace. “We are a 93-year-old hub for gathering and, while we look forward to the day when we can once again welcome guests through our doors, we are grateful to Marla for making the entrance of our empty theatre alive with color”¦.”
