To fulfill the Niagara Post Theater
not-for-profit’s mission of bringing educational opportunities in live theater
to children and young adults, we have set a goal of refurbishing the closed US
military post theater at Fort Niagara State Park.
To achieve that goal, we intend on leveraging the
resources of local individuals and organizations with interests in promoting
the Arts. The effort will be funded via donations, grants, foundations and
patrons.
The depression era, Art Deco movie theater will
be re-engineered and remediated to support quality live theater productions and
instruction. A secondary intent is to offer films, concerts, recitals,
festivals and rental space. The resulting entertainment offered to the general
public will generate operating revenues to cover expenses with the hope of
presenting scholarships.
The timeline envisioned is twelve months for
construction based upon design considerations in accordance with the State of
New York’s guidelines and expectations. Constructed in 1931 by the WPA, the
building offers excellent acoustics and the opportunity of resource reuse for
the celebration of art supporting heritage and community.
For any questions, please contact : [email protected]