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THEATRE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION

PHASE II CONSTRUCTIONPhaseIIPoster

Now that the theatre is opened for the “Interlude” between construction phases, the Lake County Arts Council and the Soper-Reese committee continue to raise funds and plan for the next phases of theatre construction. It is estimated the remaining work will cost $700,000, so with $50,000 in hand and an additional $200,000 now assured from our benefactors, Jim & Florence Soper, we are facing the challenge of raising an additional $450,000.

Here is what remains to be accomplished;

  • Install new door in the South wall along side Martin Street and
  • Construct ramp, stairs and fully paved and landscaped courtyard outside the new door.
  • Raise the 2 sets of double doors in West wall and complete the stage construction with curtain and lighting supports
  • Install fire sprinklers under the stage
  • Complete theatrical lighting system
  • (new) construction of restroom/dressing room facility
  • Flood proof exterior of building
  • Paint exterior of building
  • Completely remodel the lobby with new state of the art, disabled persons accessible rest rooms
  • Construct new curbs, gutters and sidewalks along Martin Street and Forbes Street and repave and landscape rear parking lot
     

PHASE I CONSTRUCTION

After raising the necessary funds, the first phase of theatre construction was begun in May of 2007 and successfully completed 7 months later in December 2007, “on budget” for $488,000.

The purpose of the Phase I work was intended to make the building safe and comfortable to occupy so that the community could see the project could and would be completed as promised by providing:

  • a new roof
  • new heating, ventilation & air conditioning systems
  • new power (& lots of it) from PG& E
  • new electrical distribution system
  • a fire sprinkler system throughout the building
  • a new water main across Martin Street to support the sprinkler system
  • a new concrete floor
  • new house lighting in the main theatre
  • repairs to the ceiling
  • 2 new temporary double doors in the West wall at rear of theatre

Addition Phase II work was also accomplished as follows;

  • Painting the interior of the main theatre
  • Construction of a portion of the permanent, professional stage
  • Purchase of professional, portable staging
  • Purchase of a state of the art sound system
  • Partial purchase of the theatrical lighting system
  • Purchase of new seating