For 25 years, The Brewster Theater Company (BTC) has provided outstanding theater to our community and we have been rewarded with enthusiastic and sold-out audiences. Our hundreds of volunteers who direct, produce, act, sing, play music, build sets, and work our ticketing and front of house have built a community theater experience second to none.  

We have purchased 69 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel, NY and are now before the Carmel Town Boards and presenting our plans to convert the space into a theater.

Our transition to our new home will require us to raise $500,000 over the next five years with $150,000 needed for 2026 renovations!

A theater is a unique building. It requires enough height and width to accommodate our exquisite sets on a stage with lighting and sound. It must also allow for ample parking and be large enough to make it comfortable for all. To raise a curtain and create an artistic location will require a generous community that partners with us to achieve these goals.  

To raise the funds we are looking for your one-time donation or a five-year Pillar of the Arts annual commitment. 

For annual donations over $5,000, please contact Bob at 845-729-5107.

BECOME A FIVE YEAR PILLAR OF THE ARTS

The Pillar of the Arts commitment would be the total amount you want to donate over the five years. Brewster Theater would bill you in annual installments. You would submit a non-binding document that indicates your pledge for the total amount. A copy of the agreement is below.

Five-year commitments would be recognized in our playbill at the full five-year amount pledged. Each level has different benefits, but most importantly, reaching our goal would allow our theater to produce shows for decades to come. Your commitment to our theater for five years provides the capital needed to plan, build, and grow.

HOW TO BECOME A FIVE-YEAR PILLAR OF THE ARTS

• To become a Five-Year Pillar of the Arts simply make your initial donation.
• Email [email protected] with the subject of "Five Year Pillar."
• We will send you the non-binding agreement and then contact you on the anniversary of your donation.

HOW WILL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS BE USED

Raise the Curtain capital donations will be used only toward our long-term building fund. This can include mortgage payments, building enhancements, upgrades required by town officials, professional fees required to close transactions, and any other expense required to convert this building to our permanent location.

It will not be used for BTC shows, salaries, stipends, or other current operating expenses.

If you have any questions, please contact Bob Dumont at [email protected] or

call 845-729-5107.