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PLEASE HELP SAVE THE MODJESKA THEATER!!!!
As many of you know, the Modjeska Youth Theater is near and dear to my heart.
We have been having great results with the kids that get involved with our productions and would like to continue this opportunity for our kids in the community and also outer communities.
Below is a copy of the story from Channel 4 news last night. At the end of the story i will have the Modjeska Theater website address and a phone number you can called to make donations!
Please help me keep the doors open for this beautiful Historical Theater and to keep our kids performing!
Thank you,
Lisa
Historic Theater Could Be Forced To Close
By Mick Trevey
MILWAUKEE - The group that owns the Modjeska Theater is $70,000 behind on the theater's gas bill. So the gas has been turned off - which means there's no heat or hot water. And that could force the city to close the building down.
Jim Matson is president of the board of the Modjeska Youth Theater Company. They own half of the Modjeska Theater building - and put on numerous productions there.
"This is also a historical landmark -- and an important part of Mitchell Street," Matson said.
The set on the stage Sunday is for the Modjeska Youth Theater Company's version of "To Kill a Mocking Bird."
But the company -- and the building at 11th and Mitchell, are in trouble.
With the gas turned off, there isn't hot water -- something the city told the group is mandatory for sanitary reasons.
And without heat, it's cold inside. Our thermometer showed 53 degrees on Sunday afternoon, well below the city's mandatory 67.
"That's cold, and I've got the lights on," Matson explained." I hope it warms up the theater for this afternoon's performance."
And later this month, the well-known David Seebach magic show is scheduled. He will try to get a new location at the last minute if the theater has to close. But would offer refunds if that can't happen on short notice.
Click Here for Modjeska Youth Theater's Website!
OR
Call 414.384.4550.
Thank you SO much for your support!
We have been having great results with the kids that get involved with our productions and would like to continue this opportunity for our kids in the community and also outer communities.
Below is a copy of the story from Channel 4 news last night. At the end of the story i will have the Modjeska Theater website address and a phone number you can called to make donations!
Please help me keep the doors open for this beautiful Historical Theater and to keep our kids performing!
Thank you,
Lisa
Historic Theater Could Be Forced To Close
By Mick Trevey
MILWAUKEE - The group that owns the Modjeska Theater is $70,000 behind on the theater's gas bill. So the gas has been turned off - which means there's no heat or hot water. And that could force the city to close the building down.
Jim Matson is president of the board of the Modjeska Youth Theater Company. They own half of the Modjeska Theater building - and put on numerous productions there.
"This is also a historical landmark -- and an important part of Mitchell Street," Matson said.
The set on the stage Sunday is for the Modjeska Youth Theater Company's version of "To Kill a Mocking Bird."
But the company -- and the building at 11th and Mitchell, are in trouble.
With the gas turned off, there isn't hot water -- something the city told the group is mandatory for sanitary reasons.
And without heat, it's cold inside. Our thermometer showed 53 degrees on Sunday afternoon, well below the city's mandatory 67.
"That's cold, and I've got the lights on," Matson explained." I hope it warms up the theater for this afternoon's performance."
And later this month, the well-known David Seebach magic show is scheduled. He will try to get a new location at the last minute if the theater has to close. But would offer refunds if that can't happen on short notice.
Click Here for Modjeska Youth Theater's Website!
OR
Call 414.384.4550.
Thank you SO much for your support!
Tags: historical mitchel street, modjeska theather, modjeska youth theater
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Blythe on -
I forgot to disclose that I am also on the Board for the Modjeska Youth Theater.
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Permalink Reply by Judy Smith on -
I have personally witnessed some incredible changes in children by providing them a safe place to perform, a dedicated staff that encourages self-empowerment and parents who take interest in their child's wellbeing. It would be sad to lose this asset to Milwaukee's southside.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Blythe on
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David Seebach is donating one of his shows that ALL of the proceeds will go to the Modjeska!
Thank you David!
Details will be posted by tomorrow (Tuesday)!
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Permalink Reply by Rosie Treacy on -
Lisa... the site does not state how we can donate directly to the theater or online. Please advise! Thanks! Rosie
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Blythe on
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Please call the theater directly tomorrow.
414.384.4550
Thanks Rosie.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Blythe on
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Thank you for the ones that have donated to the Modjeska Theater so far to help keep the doors open.
We are almost there!
If you haven't donated yet, PLEASE do so TODAY so we can keep the David Seebach Show and the Modjeska You Theater going!
Thank You!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Judy Smith on
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Cash / Check donations can be mailed directly to the Modjeska Theatre Company, atten: David O'Day, 1128 W. Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
If you want to charge your contribution (VISA, MC), contact the theatre at 414/384-4550.
The Theatre can also accept donations of stock and other assets through R.W. Baird. Contact Robert "Robo" Brumder for details. rbrumder@rwbaird.com
Thank you in advance!
Judy
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Permalink Reply by Rosie Treacy on
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will do! thank you!
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