Countdown to Curtain | GOAL MET!

Thanks to contributions from more than 80 individuals and businesses, MBT’s Countdown to Curtain goal has been achieved!

Mount Baker Theatre has successfully maximized resources and reduced staff and expenses to manage at minimal operations during the mandatory COVID-19 shutdown. We estimate a minimum of $225,000 in start-up expenses will be needed to reopen once restrictions are lifted. 

Saturna Capital, George Mills, Susan Reece, Jane Verner, Lesley Cooke, and Jim Zoehrer recognized this unique need and contributed $126,000 to launch the campaign in August 2020. Donations came in steadily, culminating in a final community contribution of $15,000 in December from a 2-to-1 match for movie ticket donations. When added to $20,000 in grants also received in December, we reached a total of $230,000—exceeding the original goal!

A portion of Countdown to Curtain contributions will be used to reopen at a limited capacity in Phase 2. However, most of the funds are reserved for gearing back up for full operation when the time comes. The necessary projects include:

• Generating new policies and procedures for your health and safety
• Purchasing new sanitizing equipment and supplies
• Purchasing new protective gear and equipment—such as sneeze guards and PPE—to keep volunteers, staff, patrons, and performers healthy
• Rehiring and retraining staff and volunteers in new policies and procedures
• Employing staff in advance of event dates, in order to
  • schedule events
  • advertise
  • sell tickets
  • secure sponsors
  • restock inventory
  • inform patrons about our new policies, procedures, and expectations
  • prepare the building for welcoming you into the beautiful historic Mount Baker Theatre once again!

Thank You to Our Donors!