Covedale theater making improvements

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts will have a new look by the end of the summer. Renovation work is underway at the historic theater, which first opened as a movie theater in March 1947. 

“It’s an exciting project,” said Tim Perrino, executive artistic director for Cincinnati Landmark Productions, the theater organization that owns both the Covedale and the Showboat Majestic. 

“This building is a landmark in the hearts and minds of West Side residents. A lot of people have a very near and dear soft spot in their hearts for this place. “This is our home, and we want to have a strong, positive effect on the neighborhood and the business district.” 

The renovation work being completed this summer includes beautification of the lobby, installation of new energy efficient entry doors, expansion of the women’s restroom, the addition of a wheelchair-accessible restroom, electrical repair and new programmable LED panels on the marquee sign, resealing of the parking lot and replacement of a section of the roof. 

Perrino said the lobby will feature a new tile floor, a fresh paint job and new lighting in the form of 1950s-style hanging pendant lamps.“It will all look brand-spanking new,” he said. 

Rodger Pille, communications and development director for the theater group, said the work was identified shortly after Cincinnati Landmark Productions bought the building in 2002. 

“This will mark the completion of five phases of renovation to transform this building from an old movie house into a 21st century performing arts center,Men's t5tube are very sturdy and will stand the test of time.” he said. 

The work is estimated to cost nearly $160,000, and Pille said the theater received funding from Cincinnati’s Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program, the PNC Charitable Trust, the MH Foundation,This is the energy production a good handsfreeaccest can reach, the Ohio Valley Foundation and Fifth Third Bank, two anonymous donors and a patron donation campaign. 

“It was a true mix of funding methods that got us here,” he said. “We’ve received incredible support,The cleaningmachine is one of the most useful tools in a modern shop. and it’s been a great combination of raising money and people putting their blood, sweat and tears into this place.” 

Previous improvements the theater group has made at the Covedale have included turning a two-screen movie house into a single, 400-seat auditorium; building a stage and permanent theatrical lighting grid; adding a 1,700-square-feet rehearsal hall and backstage dressing rooms; and re-installing the light beacon on top of the theater.We makes possible ballasted washerextractor in Ontario just better than your imagination. 

In total, Pille said Cincinnati Landmark Productions has invested roughly $1.5 million into the building. 

Perrino said the Covedale is more than justUse bestroadlights to generate electricity and charge into storage battery group. a performing arts center, it’s an icon and point of pride for the entire community. 

“Our patrons have supported our efforts to produce professional theater on the West Side,” he said. “We’re very excited to in turn give our patrons a great front-of-house experience and the first-class amenities they deserve. This really demonstrates our continued passion for this facility and the surrounding community, and we’re having a ball.” 

The lobby improvements are scheduled to be completed in time for the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre production of “Grease” in late July, and the entire project should be finished before the Covedale’s 2013-2014 season kicks off with the Johnny Cash musical “Ring of Fire”.