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Open the Campbell Theatre for Community Use

Open the Campbell Theatre for Community Use

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 1 month ago

Until recently, the Campbell Theater was exclusively subleased to the Willows Theatre Company.  Since ceasing operations in August 2012, the theatre now possesses the opportunity to be made available for the enjoyment of community.

By opening the Campbell Theater to the community as a public rental facility, the city of Martinez will open the floodgates to a city wide cultural expansion.  In order to alleviate additional financial and personnel demands on the city, “OMG, I Love That Show!” Productions, Inc. proposes a resident company of the venue to serve as general managers (without salary compensation) of the publicly available Campbell Theatre on behalf of the city of Martinez.

With a minimal investment, some elbow grease and passion, the Campbell Theatre and Kenney-Conco facilities could soon be brining money into the city of Martinez and help offset the cost of the lease.

The Campbell Theater does not necessarily compete with other arts and entertainment venues in the area, but rather offer an alternative to the traditional options available.

Updates

August 15, 2012

I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the way this has taken off. Seeing so many people care about our theater is truly humbling and this momentum belongs entirely to you.

6 Comments

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Tom Meyer
14 years ago Featured

GET IT OPEN NOW.

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Brian Hart
14 years ago Featured

About time someone did something with the place. Tired of walking past it and seeing it dark.

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Mike Ortiz
14 years ago Featured

Martinez needs more events downtown. keeping the campbell empty doesnt help the local restaurants anyway.

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Linda Abbott
14 years ago Featured

So many memories in that building! PLEASE bring it back to life for all of us.

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Sarah Williamson
14 years ago Featured

Its such a waste to keep the doors locked when so many local groups need a place to perform. Open it up!

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Jessica Foster
14 years ago Featured

My kids would love to take classes there. Such a beautiful space to let sit and rot.