A Quick Overview


 

  • 1905 Opened as the Jefferson Theater
  • 1906 Destroyed by fire
  • 1907 Rebuilt and reopened
  • 1948 Converted from playhouse to cinema, renamed “Goshen Theater”
  • 1986 Downtown Goshen in economic decline, theater closes to public
  • 1987-2013 Facility owned and used as a church meeting space
  • 2012 GTI founded; conducts feasibility and market study to evaluate revitalization
  • 2014-2015 GTI purchases building; begins fixing major safety issues
  • 2016 GTI offers limited programming (mostly movies and special events)
  • 2017 GTI launches Phase 1 of the Next Act Fundraising Campaign
  • 2021 Thanks to local leaders and financial supporters, Phase 1 renovations are now complete.  Improvements include:
    • Fire escapes brought up to code
    • Interior sewer replacement
    • HVAC repairs
    • Secured three-way liquor and restaurant license to expand concessions
    • Upgraded rigging above stage brought up to code
    • New screen and upgraded projector
    • A newly-designed lobby
    • Expanded bathrooms
    • Elevator serving all 4 floors
    • Completely renovated Ballroom on the 3rd floor
    • Newly-named Miller Auditorium with new seats, flooring, wall fabric, stage curtains, and many other amenities



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