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Rooted Door pitches immersive 'Secret Spaces' project to Hillsborough arts panel
Summary
A representative read a statement on behalf of Rooted Door founder Elise Pass, urging funding for Secret Spaces — an immersive, site‑specific project the group says connects local history and supports artists and preservation.
A representative read a statement on behalf of Elise Pass, founder and creative director of Rooted Door, asking the Hillsborough County arts commission to support the group's immersive production "Secret Spaces." The statement described the project as an experiential performance that places audiences inside reconstructed historical narratives to showcase Tampa’s immigrant and local histories.
"Our annual immersive events elevate the art scene, employ local creators, fund art scholarships, and support historic preservation," the representative read on behalf of Elise Pass. The speaker said the earlier production used a historic Ybor City church and highlighted immigrant stories, the Tampa Bay Hotel and other local landmarks.
The applicant noted awards and recognition tied to past productions and said the work generated significant media impressions and community engagement. Commission members acknowledged the artistic value but did not vote; the panel will score the application under its usual criteria and await county‑attorney guidance on new state law questions.
