Smith Receives "Scene Stealer of the Year" Honor

Bea Smith (left) of Clayton was named The Clayton Center’s 2008-2009 Scene Stealers Volunteer of the Year.

The Scene Stealers are a group of about 70 local residents who work at The Clayton Center during the Palladian Series and Sundays in Clayton shows. The volunteers greet patrons, work as ushers and ticket takers, pass out programs and sell concessions during the shows.

Heidi Stump, executive director, said, “It’s very difficult to choose just one volunteer to recognize each year. All of the Scene Stealers work hard to help us in any way that they can during the Palladian Series. The volunteers make the staff’s jobs easier and are just one of the many reasons why our patrons have such an enjoyable time at The Clayton Center.”

This was Smith’s second year as a Scene Stealers volunteer. She was recognized Sunday, May 17, during the Center’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at Mulberry on Main restaurant. In addition to receiving an award of her own, Smith’s name will be engraved on the Scene Stealers perpetual plaque that hangs outside of The Clayton Center box office. Lara Perry, volunteer coordinator for The Clayton Center, is pictured with Smith.