Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #166FY0102

Jupiter Theatre Acquisition and Renovation

Requester:

Todd A.

Organization:

Price, Esq.

Project Title:

Jupiter Theatre Acquisition and Renovation

Date Submitted:

1/15/2002 12:40:56 PM

Sponsors:

Ken Pruitt

Statewide Interest:

Meet the cultural and educational needs in northern Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Recipient:

Palm Beach Playhouse Inc.

Contact:

Todd Price, Esq.

1001 E. Indiantown Road

Contact Phone:

(561) 997-9258

Jupiter 33477

Counties:

Martin, Palm Beach

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Palm Beach Playhouse at the Jupiter Theater is situated to become a premier regional theatre, renovating the cultural and historic landmark Burt Reynolds Theater.The Palm Beach County based not-for-profit theater will present comedies,dramas, and musicals while it develops an education initiative designed to make it a cultural and educational resource that brings families and community together.� A three part education initiative will enhance the theater revival.� Children's Theatre Institute: after shool programs, Saturday acting and dance classes and summer theatre camp.� Playwright-in-Residence Program, one year residency for a recognized playwright to craft a new play while mentoring local young and aspiring playwrights. Play-Into-Film Forum: This innovative program will bring together two evenings of the same play - one at the movies, the next seeing a live performance.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Cultural enhancement of community life measured through attendance and support of the Jupiter Theater.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$250,000

Total cost of the project:

$10,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Private

Cash Amount:

$1,000,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Unknown

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Case for Support, The Palm Beach Playhouse at Jupiter Theater prepared by� Waters, Pelton, Ostroff,,

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Palm Beach Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

10/4/2001