We just received this press release about a non-profit performance space moving into the beautiful Newburgh Train Station. Meanwhile, the old theater in Beacon is in contract with another non-profit theater group. (More about that soon.)
RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE, INC.
JULY 6, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE, INC.,
a NEW non-profit performance space,
will occupy the historic
West Shore Railroad Station in Newburgh, NY!
Anticipated to open in Fall 2010!
On June 25, 2010, Railroad Playhouse, Inc. signed a lease with West Shore Station, LLC for the historic West Shore Railroad Station at 27 South Water Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 and expects to open its doors in the Fall of 2010!!
The Railroad Playhouse is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Newburgh Waterfront and the preservation of Newburgh’s historic West Shore Railroad Station by providing a space for high-quality, artistically creative performing arts experiences.
The Railroad Playhouse will strive to provide a home for playwrights to workshop and showcase new plays; present local, national, and international artists of all genres; create partnerships with local businesses and organizations to continue revitalizing the area; implement a summer arts camp for local children; and create teaching-artist residencies and after-school programs in local schools.
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Hi Terri. The organization that is trying to buy the Beacon Theater held a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18th, featuring Pete Seeger and John Hall. Our August print edition featured a story about all three theaters: Beacon, Newburgh and Rosendale. You can read it online here:
http://www.hvlife.com/articles/article.aspx?id=1521
Hi: I could not be happier about this project..When I moved to Newburgh I always said we should have a theatre for the performing arts..This is a great thing. I would like to get involved. I am a Sag and Equity actor and would love to help bring this theatre to life. Please keep me informed.
Many thanks
And of course let’s not forget the Rosendale Theater, now in the process of being purchased by a local community theater group.