Ever since the unusual snowfall in January, the troupe has been homeless.
The weight of all that frozen water was the last straw for the aged roof.
Fortunately, they've been blessed with the use of many acting spaces to tide them through for the events already in the works... but they needed their own place.
Now, the Savannah Children's Theatre hopes to begin its 21st year in a midtown location that's right in keeping with them being all local.
Their sights are set for the Star Castle building on Mall Boulevard.
There's still half a million which must be crowdsourced by October 1st.
Given the thousands of children who have grown up in their plays, that's doable.
Given the thousands of parents who still have children to act on stage, that's doable.
Given the thousands of people who have delighted in watching, that's doable.
I'm one of those from the audience, coming forth to give what I can.
Twenty-five dollars is the gift I have given as a Nerdfighter to many Kiva strangers.
Twenty-five dollars is the gift I have given to SavChTh.
As of their update on fb, they've raised more than $136,000 toward their goal.
I do hope they are successful in their bid for the 'Castle!
How awesome would that be for the kids???
2 comments:
Aunt Faustina,
On behalf of Savannah Children's Theatre, we would like to express our immense gratitude for your generous donation of $25.00 on August 30, 2025. While we strive toward reaching our fundraising goal to purchase the Star Castle property & renovate it into a fully functioning performing arts center, we remain fully focused on our mission to inspire, educate & entertain. We appreciate your continued support as we work diligently to create a new, permanent home for our community theatre!
Thanks to your financial contribution, we can continue to enrich the lives of local families through the performing arts including field trips, classes, camps & live, local theatre productions. Please consider following our monthly newsletter for regular updates on our progress. We look forward to being together again soon - in a castle!
No goods or services were provided to you in return for this donation, and you may use this letter as acknowledgement of your donation for your personal records. (On a more personal note, I would like to thank you for your ardent support of SCT these many years. I hope to hear you laugh again soon!)
Jenn Doubleday
Associate Director
Savannah Children's Theatre
Federal Tax ID #20-1578048
As of this past weekend, SavChTh has raised $400,000 toward their goal!!! Here's their post on fb today:
"WOW! We had such fun at the Enchanted Evening Gala on Saturday night, celebrating & raising funds to help build the next stage of SCT by purchasing the Star Castle property. This wonderful event was sponsored by Greenline Architecture, Shoreline Endocrinology, Raymond James & Harvey Designs, each of whom went above & beyond to make sure the evening was enjoyed by all.
We are so, SO CLOSE. As pledges & contributions continue to come in, our fundraising tally is changing almost hourly! You have shown us that you believe in SCT, that we are essential & valuable to this community. We believe that YOU can help make this fairy tale come true!
26 Founding Fifty Donors have either given or pledged $10,000 to this special & important cause. Each of the Founding Fifty Donors will be honored with their own custom shield to recognize their significant contributions as patrons of the arts. If you or your business are interested in becoming one of the Founding Fifty, please contact us immediately so we can partner with you to inspire, educate & entertain.
If each of our followers contributes $11 we could be at our goal today! We thank those of you who have already contributed & we hope that you will continue to share information about SCT & to dream with us. Thank you!"
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