A generous donation will help the Times Theater in Rochester to restore its marquee.

$15,000 was received by the Times Theater from an anonymous donor.  According to a release from the theater organization the donor's only reques was that the funds be used towards  restoration of the marquee.  The donor (& the Times) hope this donation will inspire others and seed the fundraising campaign that will ultimately see the neon lights shine once again on Main Street. 

Current projection for the marquee restoration is upwards of $70,000. 

Earlier this year, The Times Theater participated in the Main Street Revitalization  Program (MSRP), which facilitated the removal of the stonework and revealed the original brick storefronts.  New windows were also installed, doors and fresh paint,  too.  The marquee and ticket booth did not qualify for this program.  

Currently, The Times is working on ADA upgrades, approval of emergency exits and installation of lighting.   Recent fundraising has secured funds for the concession stand, lobby and ticket booth (A thank you here for @trevamulligan). 

Want to learn more?  Donate or volunteer?  You can reach out by email to  thetimestheaterinc@gmail.com. 

The mailing address is P.O.Box 168 Rochester, Indiana. 

Phone 317.409.1438.