Tupper Arts now owns State Theater
Dan McClelland
It’s official!! Tupper Arts now owns the Adirondack State Theater.
Tupper Arts leaders, about to embark on the ambitious renovation and redevelopment of the hometown movie house, are excited to begin this new stage of our development.
Recent days saw the real estate closing of the property between Tupper Arts and long-time operator Sally Strasser, who plans to stay on to help the volunteer group operate the entertainment place.
After raising over $200,000 from many local donors this year, the local arts and cultural organization qualified for financial funding under the village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
With the money raised and the state grant funds received so far Tupper Arts plans to entirely renovate and restore the theater to its former grandeur, plus develop a stage for local performances.
Stay tuned for updates on our progress, they say.
Movies will continue to run at the same time and price. Over the next several days Tupper Arts is seeking volunteers to help clear out discarded equipment and items that are currently stored behind the main movie screen. Anyone who would like to help is asked to email group leaders at info@tupperarts.org. Clean up work bees will begin Thursday, June 27th.