State Theatre Updates

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I just read this on the Chronicle website. Here's the full article.



Initially, it looked as if American Fiesta might be able to open at the State as scheduled on July 19, but now it appears the theatre will need two to three months to effect repairs.


According to Ken Stein, executive director for the Austin Theatre Alliance, insurance damage estimates now exceed several hundred thousand dollars. That includes replacing the theatre's stage, which was ruined; a lighting system, which was underwater; four rows of theatre seats, which retained water and began to rust; and the rehearsal room stage. How the State will pay for all this is still in question; insurance claims are in the early stages, and the city's participation isn't yet clear (though the damage came from a city water main). Contributions in the first few days after the flood yielded almost $15K, ranging from $20 to a $5,000 gift from ATA development officer Deborah Dobbs. Still, that's a drop in the proverbial bucket for a six-figure repair bill. So ATA is partnering with Catapult Systems, RaceWorks, RunTex, and Gold's Gym to hold Run for the Arts, a 5K run to save the State, on Saturday, Sept. 9. Registration information will be available soon, but you don't have to wait two months to save the State. To make an online donation or for more information, visit