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

- 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

• New carpet in the main theatre
• New furniture in the mens’ lounge of the main theatre
• Restoration of the Golub Arcade

- 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 was completed by the Fall 2007