We are
currently on Phase 4 of the Development Plan. The following is a break down of the
various phases and what is needed in order to meet those goals.
2002 - 2004: PHASE 1 (Secure the Building)
Sioux Falls Film Society raised money to purchase the building, put on a new
roof and fund a feasibility study. ($375,000)
2005 - 2006: PHASE 2 (Marquee Relighting)
Sioux Falls State Theatre Company (SFSTC) raised funds from the Sioux Falls
Community to restore and relight
the marquee, which is currently being used to help promote downtown activities
and add to the evening ambiance. ($50,000)
2006 - 2008: PHASE 3 (Facade Restoration)
Through the Development Fund, individual and corporate contributions and a
Facade Easement grant the facade has been restored. The historic State Theatre
is once again contributing to the overall beauty of downtown Sioux Falls.
($225,000)
Developed architectural drawings, construction plan, marketing plan, and
business plan. ($50,000)
2009 - 2011: PHASE 4 (Lobby)
SFSTC will restore the front lobby of the State Theatre and open it to
the public in the Spring of 2012, with a promotional center and special events. Funds will
be raised from individual contributions, in-kind contributors, named giving
opportunities, public and private grants. ($500,000).
2011 - 2012: PHASE 5 (Auditorium)
SFSTC will restore the State Theatre with fully digital, state of the art movie
technology and open 500 seats to the public as a film theatre. Offering creative
programming for digital, classic, art, silent film, first-run movies, and
Saturday matinees for children. Funds will be raised
through named giving of various parts of the theatre, individual contributions,
a federal appropriation, and public and private grants.
($2,800,000)
2012 - 2013: PHASE 6 (Balcony and Stage)
SFSTC will restore the stage area, 400 seats in the upper balcony, the Wurlitzer
pipe organ and upper offices. The theatre will offer
additional venues to include performance, a museum, conferences, educational
programming for children and low or no-cost community access. Funds will be raised through
named giving of various parts of the theatre, individual contributions, in-kind
contributions, application to the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Community Appeals
Campaign, and public and private grants. ($2,400,000) |
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