Donate to the 1932 Criterion Theatre

Help support the 1932 Criterion Theatre! As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the 1932 Criterion Theatre appreciates your donation in any amount. Donations to the General Fund are unrestricted and will be applied to the most pressing needs of the organization, at the discretion of the Executive & Development Directors and the Board of Trustees. Should you wish to make a donation to a particular area of focus, or if you have any questions regarding gifts of securities, matching gifts, planned gifts, business sponsorship opportunities, or our Gift Policy, please contact our Development Director at: mark@criteriontheatre.org.

Thank you!

Individual Memberships at $35, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, and $2,500 levels

Business Memberships at $250, $500, and $1,000 levels

(Please note that as of July 2018 our on-screen and playbill advertisements are not included in Business Memberships, but can be purchased through separate transactions.)

For more information please email our Development Director at: mark@criteriontheatre.org

Vehicle Donation

The 1932 Criterion Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit performing arts venue, cinema,  and community gathering space.  The Staff and Board are committed to presenting the highest level of live shows, films, and special events, and to safeguarding this vibrant historic space for all to enjoy. At the core of our mission is sharing this space with our community through offering a wide array of programming. The current season features a wide range of offerings, including first-run Hollywood movies, independent & classic films, live music by world-famous and local performers, theatre, comedy performances, programs for children & families, community events, and much more! 

Through a generous anonymous donation in 2015 we were able to purchase the 1932 Criterion Theatre outright, and immediately begin restorations. The first phase of these restorations included: acquiring brand new carpeting and a digital projector; having the seats refurbished and the stage repaired; and restoring the dressing rooms. Please see list below for current fundraising goals and equipment that is needed.

We are grateful for your donation at any level, and please don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to  to get involved.

Thank you for your support! 
The Board of Directors

For more information or if you have any questions please email us at: info@criteriontheatre.org

FUNDING is NEEDED FOR the following:

LARGE PROJECTS:

• Installing 80-100 Solar Panels on Criterion Theater Roof, resulting in 95-100% of the Criterion’s annual power usage (ca. 26,000 kilowatt hours) converting to renewable energy, (in lieu of current annual utilities expenses of ca. $40,000/yr): $80,000

• Tuck Pointing Exterior Wall - Western Façade (brick): $35,000-50,000

• Renovating Green Room / Speakeasy - installing new flooring, finishing & repainting walls, installing new exterior door & lighting fixtures, purchasing new furniture - including couch, refrigerator, microwave, etc.: $15,000-20,000

• Upgrading movie sound system to 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound capacity: $10,000-13,000

SMALL PROJECTS:

• Reinstalling keystone and original design elements at top of Proscenium Arch (see photo, below): $2,500

• Backstage Shower Installation: $1,700-2,500

• Connecting interior and exterior offices (creating a doorway between them): $1,500-2,000

WISH LIST ITEMS:

• Criterion (Staff) Office: Small Refrigerator, Microwave, Couch. 

ALSO SEEKING:

THE 1932 CRITERION THEATRE IS SEEKING PHOTOS OF THE THEATRE’S INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FROM THE 1930’S THROUGH THE 1990’S, AS WELL AS PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT THE THEATRE FROM THIS PERIOD FOR ITS ONGOING ARCHIVES PROJECT. IF YOU HAVE ANY PHOTOS OR STORIES TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AT: mark@criteriontheatre.org - THANK YOU!