As we prepare for the future seasons (COVID-19 makes live performances interesting) at Zanesville Community Theatre, it is important to take a moment to reflect on our past and ponder our future. The Board of Directors of Zanesville Community Theatre has spent many hours doing both in preparation for the ”Setting the Stage for Growth” initiative. The common thread that was woven through the fabric of reflection and pondering is that the current Board of Directors wishes to ensure that many future generations have the opportunity to experience fine performance art right here in their own backyards at Zanesville Community Theatre.
The goal of the Board is the preservation of this grand, historic building and Zanesville Community Theatre to have an energy-efficient safe and comfortable home where generations can continue to learn, cultivate and nurture the craft of live theatre and our patrons can continue to enjoy quality performances.
The year 2016 saw the completed installation of a new roof (Vendor: Saup-Hartley) with funds from the State of Ohio and Troy Balderson's office, and the renovation of the Women’s restroom thanks to the initiative, hard work and dedication of the Board of Directors in securing grant funding, local match for these funds from the Board of Directors and other private donors. These projects were the catalyst for the "Setting the Stage for Growth" initiative.
With the continued help of our community, this initiative can fund projects such as sealing the exterior envelope of the building as well as the interior and dome of the building to help prevent loss of heating and cooling (COMPLETED in January 2022, Vendors: Roger Touvell HVAC, Inc and Hittle Electric Inc.), making the building safer and more energy-efficient. Replacement of audience seating and theater lighting (resulting in a reduction of our electrical load from 18,000 watts to 8,000 watts per rehearsal and/or performance) will add to increased patron comfort when attending productions at Zanesville Community Theatre.
The Board of Directors of Zanesville Community Theatre wishes to thank this community for their support over the last 60+ years and hopes that you will join them as they preserve the community theatre tradition in Zanesville by "Setting the Stage for Growth".
As of March 13, 2024, Zanesville Community Theatre has raised the full $30,900 required for the Back Wall repair project.
Thank you all very much!
Private Donors and Foundations allowing us to list their names are as follows:
Private Donors allowing us to list their names are as follows:
Brooke Anderson
Susan Barzda
Elizabeth Bennett
Jeffrey Blodgett
Betty Dodds
Heather Dolen
John Furek
Ann M. Janusz
Kasey Jones
Jan and Niel Kiikka
Elizabeth Kirkbride
Kathy and Larry Normansell
Pete and Judi Peterson
The Prickett Family
Sharron and Dave Sedziol
Christine Shaw and Jim Heidler
Robert and Susan Stotts
Brent and Susan Stubbins
Sarah Trout
Richard and Cynthia Tuck
David Turrill
Amy and Carl Underwood
Angela Walls
The Young Insurance Agency, Inc.
Grant from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation
Grant funding for ZCT's yearly Summer Theater Day Camp for youth 5 through 18
2021 The Robert E. Fellers and Leona L. Fellers Foundation Trust
2022 The Robert E. Fellers and Leona L. Fellers Foundation Trust
2023 The Robert E. Fellers and Leona L. Fellers Foundation Trust
- 80% done - Sealing the exterior envelope to prevent air and moisture infiltration through the brickwork.
(grant from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation) - 100% done - Seal the inside dome (ceiling) to decrease the loss of heating and cooling air to the outside.
(grants from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation and the Muskingum County Community Foundation) - 80% done - Replace and repair the existing windows and doors with energy efficient materials while maintaining the historic look of the facility.
(from the State of Ohio FY 2017-2018 Capital Grant) - New seating (including stepped risers, new flooring) in the theater to conform to ADA standards. Front row would remain as moveable seating for wheelchairs and other flexible seating needs.
- 100% done - Replace the furnaces to provide even heating and cooling throughout the facility. Backstage area and audience areas are separately controlled.
(from the State of Ohio FY 2017-2018 Capital Grant) - 90% done - Upgrade the emergency lighting, aisle lighting and exterior lighting for the safety of our audiences, actors, and staff.
(grant from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation) - Expand the electrical distribution to incorporate the infrastructure required for more energy efficient stage and house lighting systems.
- Insulate the front window above the double doors and decorate the exterior with an artistic design created by Rebecca Wagstaff.
- Replace the existing 30-plus-year-old stage dimmers with energy efficient dimming systems.
- 100% done - Install modern trussing to hang lighting equipment and support modern equipment with integrated control and power wiring.
(Anonymous private donor) - 100% done - Replace existing 30-plus-year-old duplex and wireless, production intercom system with one of modern design allowing us to expand the number and range of the belt-packs.
(from the State of Ohio FY 2017-2018 Capital Grant) - Other projects identified and developed once we begin the projects listed above.
All work will be done to code, proper permits will be pulled, as well as with the knowledge and consent of the Design and Review Board.
Donate Online or printable for via commitment card and mail it with your check or pledge to:
Muskingum County Community Foundation, 534 Putnam Ave, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
Please make all checks to: Muskingum County Community Foundation and put in the memo line: ZCT-Setting the Stage for Growth.
Do you want to make Recurring donations or one-time donations via MCCF then use the Muskingum County Community Foundation link.
