Project Schedule

Phase I

Scheduled for: October 2004 - March 2005 (Completed Jan 05)

  • Improving the bathrooms, including handicapped accessibility
  • Stair access to upstairs storage areas
  • New exits on left and right of audience

Phase II

Scheduled for: May 2005 - September 2005 (Completed Oct 05)

Extensive renovations to the Front of House areas, including:

  • New Entrance to Building
  • New Box Office
  • New Concession Area
  • Newly renovated Lobby

Phase III

Scheduled for: May 2006 - September 2006 (Completed Oct 06)

Extensive renovations to the exterior of the building, including:

  • Painting, and repairing the exterior of the building
  • New signage created and mounted on the side of the building

Phase IV

Scheduled for: May 2007 - September 2007 (Completed Oct 07)

  • The upstairs was gutted and a new storage space was created
  • A new roof and reinforced supports on the existing building were added
  • Completed designs for the new business office, shops, dressing and green rooms

Phase IV

Scheduled for: May 2008 - September 2008

Extensive renovations to the backstage areas, including:

  • New Dressing rooms and Bathrooms for Actors
  • New Green Room
  • New business offices
  • Adding a new heating & air conditioning system to allow for year-round use of the facility
  • Expanding the size of the stage
  • Additional access to upstairs areas

Phase IV

Scheduled for: May 2009 - September 2009

  • Raising the ceiling over the stage for improved lighting and scenic possibilities
  • Upgrading the lighting and sound equipment
  • Reconfiguration of Audience Seating to improve visibility and comfort
  • New seats
  • Finalize and combine all electrical and climate control systems
  • Improving the building facade, marguee, signage and grounds to help create a beautiful gateway into downtown Lewiston

Capital Campaign News

The Public Theatre Awarded $250,000 Grant

Jane's Trust awards the Theatre one its largest grant amounts for 2006 in support of high quality arts experience. Funds from Boston-based Jane's Trust will go to support The Public Theatre's Capital Campaign.

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Dramatic Change

This brochure outlines what we have in store for The Public Theatre. The impact that this $2.45 million Capital Campaign will have on the Theatre and the downtown area are already apparent. Take a look and envision the future.

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Pledge Form

If you value the Arts in your community and would like to play a part in The Public Theatre's Capital Campaign, make your pledge today and help us set the stage for the future. Exciting naming opportunities are still available!

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