May 15, 2009 - The Kitchen Theatre Company announces its Capital Campaign: A Bold New Space - Maintaining the Intimacy, Expanding the Possibilities

In November 2008, the Kitchen Theatre Company (KTC) purchased a building at 417 Martin Luther King/West State Street that will be the future home of the Kitchen Theatre Company. This exciting project will bring together under one roof all of the Kitchen Theatre Company’s operations: performance, rehearsal and administration. The seating capacity will increase from 73 to 99 seats, and the performance space will be enhanced by high efficiency heating and cooling system, increased upstage and backstage space, a 16-foot ceiling height, multiple entrances, and full accessibility. The new lobby will house a gallery and conversation areas and will be an inviting setting for receptions and events.
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April 21, 2009 - The Kitchen Theatre has become an approved Empire Zones Community Development Project.

The Kitchen Theatre has been allocated $132,500 in Empire Zone Capital Tax Credits toward the purchase and renovation of the building at 417 Martin Luther King Street (West State Street). Read more...

May, 2009 - Subscriber newsletter with Clinton House update and capital campaign information.

Many have asked about the change in the tenancy at the Clinton House and how it will affect the KTC. We have been working with Travis & Travis to make the temporary (until we leave) sharing of space with New Roots School as workable as possible. Read the full newsletter..,

December 2008 - Subscriber newsletter with updates on the architectural design process.

It was a very exciting day when we closed on the West State Street property—the new home of the Kitchen Theatre Company! Since then, we have been continuing work with two architects on the design of the space. I wanted to give everyone an update and also, you got it—start a conversation. Read the full newsletter...

November, 2008 - Subscriber newsletter with breaking news - the Kitchen Theatre has bought a building!

I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you, our subscribers, sponsors and closest friends. The Kitchen Theatre Company is taking a bold step with the purchase of 417 W. State Street, a building that will become the new home of the Kitchen Theatre Company! This move will ensure a strong, stable future for the Kitchen.

I want to tell you all about the building and our plans for moving the theater. First, let me give you some context for this decision. This move is something we have been considering seriously for some years, and the board and staff have come to the conclthat this is the right time and the right building for us. Read the full newsletter...