Help Repair the Geauga Theater’s Tragedy/Comedy Masks
On any Friday evening in summer, Chardon Square is bustling with activity and excitement: live music in the Gazebo, shoppers at the Farmer’s Market, couples dining at locally-owned restaurants, families picnicking on the green, and hundreds of people attending top-notch performances at the Geauga Theater!
We at the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild are honored to be a cornerstone to this vital community meeting place on our square and a destination for thousands of local residents and visitors from all over Northeastern Ohio each year.
Unfortunately, our theater’s facade, the mural of the Tragedy/Comedy Masks, above the marquee is in sad disrepair. First hand painted on the Geauga Theater’s front in 2001, this eye-catching mural has been degraded by extensive weather damage.
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild has begun a campaign to raise at least $12,000 to renovate the masks. Through raffles and private contributions, we are approximately 1/3 of the way towards our initial goal. Now, we need your help!
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our facade renovation project.
Should we be fortunate to receive funding beyond what is needed for the facade during this campaign, we will use the additional funds to make needed improvements at the theater, including:
● replacing wallpaper in restrooms or lobby
● repair of the box office counter
● repair of tiles in entryway
● stage curtain repair
We are a non-profit organization, and we depend on contributions like yours to allow us to serve and enrich our community. Your tax-deductible support will help us to continue growing as a center for performance, cultural enrichment, and community art education. We believe (and research supports) that creative organizations, like the GLTG, provide a foundation for the growth of Chardon’s business community and a point of interest for community members and visitors.
Our masks are among the first sights that visitors have in our city center, and they signify our community’s commitment to arts and culture. These “faces” gaze over our amazing town square reminding us that creativity and innovation are vital parts of a vibrant community spirit.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. You may donate by visiting our website and selecting “Fix Our Faces” on the donate button drop-down. Or you may send a check to GLTG, P.O. Box 834, or call our office at 440-285-7701.
The Geauga Theater is located in beautiful Chardon Square, at 101 Water Street, Chardon, OH.
