"In vroeë tye is 'n grootste geleentheid gevier met 'n vers, 'n gedig, 'n ode - spesiaal geskep en spesifiek gerig om hulde te bring en lof te besing. Vanaand jubel en juig ek bravo! Salaam, en eerbiediglik buig ek want tussen die allerdaagse rumoer en eentonige roes wat jou moed laat sak en jou hart laat koes het die magiese muse weer gedy. Die kunste het 'n nuwe tuiste gekry.

A place of strange enchantment - a temple of dreams where all beings rise beyond their mundane means. Where ancient and modern meet in delicious synergy. Where we could be anyrhing, anything we want to be. A dark space brought to vibrant light by talent, skill, determination. A venue where our spirits fly with hope, joy and imagination. This is the sould of a theatre – and tonight we celebrate the magnificent sights and sounds which will resonate in this magical Brooklyn Theatre.

Willem en Daniël van Salon Music steur hul niks aan die doemprofete se kritiek dat die kwaliteit en klassieke kunste kwansuis 'n bedryf is sonder winste. Vir 16 jaar al - sonder om te blik of bloos is hule sukseslys van produksies eindeloos. Gevierde, gevestigde musici en uitsoek jong sangers bring strome tevrede teatergangers, 'n cd winkel, 'n platemaatskappy, 'n produksiehuis, dvd uitgewery en toe 'n rukkie later uiteindelik - 'n teater!

The Brooklyn Theatre, completely refurbished and stylishly renovated leaves all who visit and work here – elated from classical music to plays to all manner of quality theatrical events will be staged promising to keep audiences entranced and engaged. Willem and Daniël and all who care for this precious new venture. I wish you succes and a steely spirit of adventure. May those who tread these boards and those who attend, breathe your unique passion for the arts. May you entertain, inform, amaze, delight and touch their hearts.rts.

The duty of an aritst, is to remind mankind of its humanity and the promise of its creativity at the Brooklyn Theatre, all things noble, pure and good, have found a home.

My ode het sy verse geloop. Die orkes is gereed, gordyne is oop. Please welcome the exceptional Zanta Hofmeyr!"