About the Fire Hall Theatre:
In the early 1980s, the #1 Fire Hall in Downtown Grand Forks was purchased and renovated into the 100 seat Fire Hall Theatre. The Theatre has served as the home of the Community Theatre since.
In 1997, the region suffered through a terrible flood, and as reported, ther was much concern about the Theatre's ability to recover. With over three feet of water in the building, "the Fire Hall Theatre sustained substantial water damage and some feared the building will be condemned... a determination to be made 'later' by the powers that be. As of May 5 that year, the degree of damage to equipment, costumes, etc. could not be determined because the site could not be visited. The Theatre had to cancel performances and spring fundraising efforts and were short of current operating funds to use for the recovery period." However, the theatre re-opened in September of that year.
The Fire Hall underwent another major change in the Spring of 2008, when the lobby was renovated.
In 1997, the region suffered through a terrible flood, and as reported, ther was much concern about the Theatre's ability to recover. With over three feet of water in the building, "the Fire Hall Theatre sustained substantial water damage and some feared the building will be condemned... a determination to be made 'later' by the powers that be. As of May 5 that year, the degree of damage to equipment, costumes, etc. could not be determined because the site could not be visited. The Theatre had to cancel performances and spring fundraising efforts and were short of current operating funds to use for the recovery period." However, the theatre re-opened in September of that year.
The Fire Hall underwent another major change in the Spring of 2008, when the lobby was renovated.
Historical Milestones
1947 GGFCT established
1983 Fire Hall Theatre acquired
1984 First Production in Fire Hall
1997 Fire Hall under 3 ft. of water following '97 Flood
2004 GGFCT undergoes administrative restructuring
2006 GGFCT acquires production responsibilities for Crimson Creek Players, a regional professional theatre troupe.
2008 Fire Hall Theatre lobby refurbished
2009 New HD Video Projection System Installed
2010 New Sound System installed.
2011 Established Children's Workshops
Replaced 106 year old windows due to Community Development Block Grant
2013 Named Art Organization of the Year by the Governor of ND
2014 Lobby renovated & new carpet installed in theatre
Completed tuckpointing on west wall of theatre
2015 Awarded "Special Recognition Award" by the American Association of Community Theatres
Upgraded lighting dimmers
Completed tuckpointing on east wall of theatre
2016 Received $17,000 grant from Myra Foundation to overhaul HVAC system.
Completed tuck pointing on Fire Hall Theatre after raising $93,000 in grants and private donations.
2019 Overhauled upstairs costume and prop collection with help of many volunteer hours.
1983 Fire Hall Theatre acquired
1984 First Production in Fire Hall
1997 Fire Hall under 3 ft. of water following '97 Flood
2004 GGFCT undergoes administrative restructuring
2006 GGFCT acquires production responsibilities for Crimson Creek Players, a regional professional theatre troupe.
2008 Fire Hall Theatre lobby refurbished
2009 New HD Video Projection System Installed
2010 New Sound System installed.
2011 Established Children's Workshops
Replaced 106 year old windows due to Community Development Block Grant
2013 Named Art Organization of the Year by the Governor of ND
2014 Lobby renovated & new carpet installed in theatre
Completed tuckpointing on west wall of theatre
2015 Awarded "Special Recognition Award" by the American Association of Community Theatres
Upgraded lighting dimmers
Completed tuckpointing on east wall of theatre
2016 Received $17,000 grant from Myra Foundation to overhaul HVAC system.
Completed tuck pointing on Fire Hall Theatre after raising $93,000 in grants and private donations.
2019 Overhauled upstairs costume and prop collection with help of many volunteer hours.
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