Timeline of the Expansion
2004:
- Replacement of the 25+ year old roof
- Acoustic wall built in main theatre to improve sound quality
- Foundation work for new stagehouse begins
2005:
- $1 million sound system installed
- Revamped Candy Counter making it easier for patrons
- Tripling the size of the former stagehouse
- Three bay enclosed loading dock
- Crossover
- New dressing & multi purpose rooms backstage
2006:
- Construction started for the GE Theatre
- New carpet in the main theatre
- New furniture in the mens’ lounge of the main theatre
- Restoration of the Golub Arcade
- 4,000 sq flat floor theatre
- 420 seats, at the press of a button can disappear providing alternative opportunities of the space
- 50' x 37' wide format screen and equipment
- Creation of the Ed Sells & Eveline Ward-Sells Green Room
- Larger and improved gift shops
- Restoration on decorative plaster work and plaster
- Painting of the Arcade
- Removal of paint that covered frosted glass panels and copper edging
2007:
Additional construction of the former Carl Company
1st Floor:
- Completion of the GE Theatre
- New box office
- Expanded lobby space for easier patron traffic flow
- More restroom facilities for patrons
- 3 story atrium outside of GE Theatre
- Various retail outlets: Northeastern Fine Jewelry & The Muddy Cup Coffee House
2nd Floor:
- Gallery & various conference spaces
- New administrative offices & board room
3rd Floor:
- Various support spaces
The expansion is slated to be completed by the Fall 2007