How Much is Needed to Finish the Operahouse?
Currently the Historic Homestake Opera House Society needs approximately $4 million to completely restore
the Opera House to its original splendor. This cost would include state-of-the-art sound, lighting and stage
equipment. Theater seating, the grand chandellier, artwork, dressing rooms, curtains for the stage and the
proscenium arch, which all need to be replaced.
With such a large amount of money needed, how can I help?As with every project of this magnitude, we all must start somewhere. The theater and stage floors have been replaced, yet unfinished. The front foyer and theatre lobby are close to looking as they did in 1914, and the salvaged stained glass lights have been restored, with several needing to be replaced. The pool area is now a meeting room for community organizations, and includes private offices and work stations. June 10, 2005, the Opera House Society purchased the Historic Theatre and Recreation Center in hopes of being able to raise the required remaining funds to complete the resoration with all funds going through our non-profit Society. The recreation building now houses the offices for the Lead Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, Blue Dog Framers and Art Gallery, and the offices for the Historic Homestake Opera House Society staff. With your help the Opera House complex will once again become the center of the Lead community. |
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May I donate to a specific project?
Yes. There are many stand-alone projects that can be sponsored. The following 'shopping list' may help you decide how you wish your donation to be used.- Sound
equiptment needs to be replaced. The Opera House Society intends to install a
state-of-the-art sound system in the theater.
- Seating
Rows of seats are available for restoration, as well as 4 box seats
available for restoration sponsorship.
- Lighting
funds are required to restore and recreate the stained glass light fixtures that hung in the
theater as well as in the lobby. Also, additional funding is needed for lighting equipment used
for live stage performaces.
- The Stage
restoration project includes the beautiful proscenium arch,
the back stage areas, fly galley, and the curtins.
- Artwork
filled the lobbies and theater - most was lost to the fire or time.
- General Building Fund
There are many minor projects that need funding. If you choose to donate to the
general building fund, your donations will be directed to any projects that need
to be done. Each of these projects will include donor recognition.
What are the Other Ways I Can Help?
The Fallowing options are all available for your donations. However we ask that you contact us directly to make the appropriate payment arrangements. We also encourage you to discuss these donation options with your attorney or legal advisor if necessary.Dontate Money to the Historic Homestake Opera House in My Will
You can instruct your attorney when he or she draws up your will to leave a specified amount of your estate to the Homestake Opera House. This may reduce your inheritance taxes as provided by law. Please check with your tax adviser as regards to your individual situation.Matching Gift Program
In many cases an employer will offer a matching gift program. When an employee gives a donation to a nonprofit organization like the Homestake Opera House, the employer will match that gift. We encourage you to inquire about this option at your current workplace.The Class Seat Program
The class seat program is a unique option for donation. The Opera House has available rows of seats for purchase by the graduation classes of the Lead High School.The Memorial Gift Program
This gift option allows the donor to give the gift of a donation in the name of a friend or loved one who has passed away. That person will then be noted and recognized in our Marquee newsletter.Reproduction of this material without written permission is strictly forbidden. ©2008 - The Historic Homestake Opera House®. All rights reserved.
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