Uptown Players announced that the company is moving out of its current offices intoto a larger Administrative and Production Center. Despite having moved into its current digs four years ago, the company now has need for a larger space. And as a nonprofit, our favorite LGBTQ+ theater company is reaching out to the community for assistance.
In its last move, the company had three months to find a new home.
“We launched a campaign, and our community helped us meet that urgent challenge. That space served us well, but we’ve outgrown it,” the theater stated in an email. “Our new center will expand our administrative and production space from 3,900 to 6,700 square feet, giving our artists, staff, and volunteers the room they need to create—and Uptown Players room to grow into our next 25 years.”
For the move, Uptown Players has launched a new campaign with a potential goal of $50,000.
“We know many of you have already given generously this year. Your support has brought us this far, and we are deeply grateful. We’re asking you to consider an additional gift because this move is essential to Uptown Players’ continued growth—and preparing our new space requires resources beyond our regular production needs,”
Through December 31, each gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $25,000 which can result in a total of $50,000 for the company..
“Please help us meet the full match and give the people behind the productions you love room to create, collaborate, and grow.”
Uptown also revealed the specs of its new space in its campaign materials. The new location will allow for more rehearsal space, an expanded studio for costuming as well as general room for operations and volunteers. The company did not announce a move-in date but the new address will be 2931 Irving Blvd., Suite 108.
The announcement comes just ahead of Uptown Players new show Designing Women which opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 13 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Tickets can be purchased here.
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–Rich Lopez