Waldo Theatre Meets Fundraising Goals Waldo Executive Director Kate Fletcher (Photos: Anna Finocchiaro) 3/9/2021 2:49 PM
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5 The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro, which has been closed since 2014 and under renovation, has completed the “Open the Doors” capital campaign, exceeding the fundraising goal.
In recent months, volunteers have continued to safely work on the building, replacing acoustic panels and fabrics, replacing old upholstery on theater seats and installing stage lighting in time to launch a new three-camera live-streaming system.
Virtual programming will continue this spring, with safety protocols in place for artists, technical staff and volunteers. As soon as it is safe to do so, The Waldo will offer theater and music, films, dance and community events for live audiences. A new membership program is planned.
Waldo Theatre Grant Challenge Deadline Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:08 PM Waldo Executive Director Kate Fletcher introduces Palaver Strings at the first livestreamed performance in November. (Photo: Anna Finocchiaro) Waldo volunteers replacing lightbulbs (Photo: Barbara Boardman)
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2 The Waldo Theatre is seeking $17,000 to meet a challenge grant by the end of the year.
In 2018, the theater’s board of directors launched a three-phase capital campaign to save the historic 1936 movie house and performance venue. Shuttered since 2014, The Waldo required extensive damage repairs, renovations and upgrades to lighting and technology. The goal was to raise $700,000 by 2020 in order to complete work and reopen as an operational performance space.