Instructions: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Input: -The IRT is the only professional not-for-profit resident theatre in the state. This means our commitment to quality is shown backstage, as nationally known professional designers and directors create the exciting theatre you enjoy.
Output:
-\The IRT is the only professional not-for-profit resident theatre in the state. This means our commitment to quality is shown backstage.