The City of Cresco, Theatre Commission and Community Theatre are joining together to in raising money for a brand-new Scene Shop and we’re pleased to invite you to be an important part of this exciting process! We have raised just over $200,000 through donations and grants.
That said, we are currently accepting donations that will make this exciting new project possible, and we ask that you consider giving to support our efforts. Your donation, no matter the size, will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. We invite you to be a part of this new chapter in our Theatre history and help us create a space where we can continue our live shows, plays and community events.
In order to make this campaign a success, we are depending on your generosity and assistance. No donation is too small as we work on this building project. Reach out to any commission member for more information.
If you would like to contribute, please visit our website at cityofcresco.com or mail or drop off a check to Cresco City Hall, 130 N Park Place, Cresco 52136.
Feel free to reach out to our Scene Shop coordinators, the Cresco Theatre Commission, Dave Gosch, Kelly Bartling, Julie Wilson, Kari Waterbeck, Steve Lickteig and Ann Seebach. Their contact information is on the city website or you can call City Hall for the information, if you have any questions about our fundraising initiatives for the Theatre Scene Shop.
Cresco Theatre and Opera House continues to succeed because of the support of the City of Cresco, the community and surrounding areas. Every time you come to a movie, live event or show, purchase a gift certificate, movie pass or concessions you are helping to ensure that this community treasure will continue to thrive.
The goal is to continue to work to make it energy efficient, accessible to everyone and preserve it for future generations. This is a group effort as we look for creative ways to keep this incredible space viable for years to come. We have been blessed by grants, generous donations, and a faithful and dependable community.
As we look at replacing the scene shop, the seats, and other repairs, maintenance and upgrades. We do so with respect to the building, those who frequent it now and the budget constraints of everyone involved. We received grant funds to tuckpoint and repair the brick on the building and replace the windows from a Shutter Venue Grant.
Please check back for more information as we move forward with other projects both big and small.