March 21, 2023 – Theatre 7 is hoping to raise $40,000 to replace the theater’s aging roof.
Theatre 7 reached its first fundraising goal of $10,000 to repair its historic downtown building. Now, for their second goal, the theatre company is hoping to make improvements to the roof.
Late last year, the group learned they needed to make some major repairs to the building. Those include repairs to the furnaces, roof, and elevator to provide an accessible place for members to pursue their passion. Over the next few years, Theatre 7 has set a goal to raise $300,000 to cover these repairs and prepare for future restoration efforts.
Theatre 7 is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that combines the talents of many community members to create quality local theatre. In their downtown Decatur building (located at 131 N Water St), they design & build sets, construct costumes by hand, and rehearse for upcoming shows.
People who would like to donate have three options:
- Go to theatre7.org and click on the Donate button at the top. You can also go to the Save Theatre 7 Headquarters tab.
- Send the donation through Venmo (@DecaturTheatre7).
- Send a check to PO Box 972, Decatur, IL 62525.
The next play Theatre 7 is producing will be Dearly Departed. It will be at the Decatur Civic Center April 21-23 & 28-30. Tickets are available now. Learn more on theatre7.org.
