CAPITAL
PROJECT
This transformational project for the Canton Palace Theatre and our entire downtown will help ensure our longevity for the next 100 years. With this project, we can continue to provide our local, regional, and national patrons with diverse entertainment options in an expanded footprint allowing for the best customer experience.
CAMPAIGN
RENDERINGS
MOTTER & MEADOWS ARCHITECTS
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
Existing: 14,636 sq. ft. | Addition: 12,406 sq. ft.
Combined: 27,042 sq. ft.
LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
Existing: 6,990 sq. ft. | Addition: 11,010 sq. ft.
Combined: 18,000 sq. ft.
LOWER BALCONY FLOOR PLAN
Existing: 7,658 sq. ft. | Addition: 1,060 sq. ft.
Combined: 8,718 sq. ft.
UPPER BALCONY FLOOR PLAN
Existing: 3,889 sq. ft. | Addition: 0 sq. ft.
Combined: 3,889 sq. ft.
White areas are the existing footprint. Color are new and expanded areas.
IMPROVEMENT
SUMMARY
As of April 2023
| Current | Expansion | Future |
| 1,488 | Seats | 1,500+ |
| 2,401 | Lobby Square Footage | 5,312 |
| 2 | Dedicated Concessions / Bars | 5 |
| 4 | Handicap Accessible Seating | 16+ |
| 1 | ADA Compliant Restrooms | 4 |
| 10 | Men’s Restroom Capacity | 15 |
| 9 | Women’s Restroom Capacity | 13 |
| 43′ 0″ | Mainstage Depth | 66′ 0″ |
| 26,806 | Building Square Footage | 52,099 |
| 13 | Dressing Rooms | 17 |
All New: 2 Elevators, 1 Catering Kitchen, 2 Green Rooms, 19 Parking Spaces, 2 Loading Docks, 1 Outdoor Event Space, 3 Entry Points
Why NOW is the right time for the
CAPITAL
PROJECT
- Increased competition from entertainment facilities in Northeast Ohio
- Attendees are seeking additional space in lobby, concession and bar areas
- Artist demands are increasing and requiring larger, private backstage areas
- Post Covid world has seen a renewed interest in live entertainment regardless of indoor or outdoor venue
- Expanded collaboration other local, regional and national promoters and organizations for enhanced use of the space
- Connectivity with Reimagining Court Avenue Project, adapting the same streetscape for our outdoor event space on 6th Street, NW
- Having a new hotel and parking deck, just two blocks south of the building at the Renkert Building space
STEWARDSHIP
The Canton Palace Theatre has been a good steward of all funds received in support of previous capital projects
PROVEN
The Canton Palace Theatre is a proven community asset
TRANSFORMATIVE
This is a transformative project for our downtown and our region
ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Did you know that 30% of Stark County residents have some type of physical disability? Currently the Canton Palace Theatre can only accommodate 4 residents in wheelchairs, there is only 1 ADA compliant restroom, and only the main floor is accessible to those with walkers.
After the expansion, we’ll have over 16 spaces for wheelchairs, 4 ADA compliant restrooms and the whole building will be accessible to those with walkers.
WHY
Support this project?
FIRST STEPS
Purchased two properties and the adjoining alley
133 – 209 6th St. NW
WORKING
BUDGET
As of April 2023
| Abatement, Demolition and Backfill | Lump Sum | $448,000 |
| Service / Utility Upgrades | Lump Sum | $225,000 |
| Sitework & Loading Dock | Lump Sum | $1,515,500 |
| Outdoor Event Area | 1,150 SF @ $260 / SF | $300,000 |
| Expansion of Stage | 3,600 SF @ $480 / SF | $1,728,000 |
| Receiving/ Back of House | 3,170 SF @ $250 / SF | $792,500 |
| Event Space | 2,900 SF @ $370 / SF | $1,073,000 |
| Connector | 3,720 SF @ $320 / SF | $1,190,400 |
| Administrative Areas | 2,900 SF @ $310 / SF | $899,000 |
| Dressing Rooms/ Green Rooms | 5,480 SF @ $310 / SF | $1,698,800 |
| Lower Level Storage | 4,420 SF @ $240 / SF | $1,060,800 |
| Interior Renovations | Lump Sum | $200,000 |
| Stage Equipment | Lump Sum | $600,000 |
| General Conditions & Supervision | $630,000 | |
| Sub-Total | $12,361,000 | |
| Bond & Contingencies | $1,112,500 | |
| Sub-Total – Construction | $13,473,500 | |
| Property Acquisition, Professional Fees, Consultant Fees | $2,860,000 | |
| Sub-Total | $2,860,000 | |
| TOTAL | $16,333,500 |
Projected
FUNDING SOURCES
As of April 2023
Stark County Capital Campaigns Committee | 6,200,000 |
Federal | 2,000,000 |
State of Ohio | 1,000,000 |
Local Governments | 2,000,000 |
Palace contribution – immediate | 300,000 |
Palace contribution – events | 400,000 |
National Foundations/fundraising | 2,233,500 |
Local fundraising over 4 years | 2,200,000 |
16,333,500 |
ECONOMIC IMPACT
An investment in the Canton Palace Theatre is
an investment in our whole community
PROJECT TIMELINE
Approached by RMK Rentals on their desire to sell their properties
Nov. 2021Spoke to current renters on their ideal facility needs to facilitate more events at the Canton Palace Theatre
Dec. 2021Conducted two building appraisals (Mar. 2022 & Dec. 2022) and an asbestos inspection (Apr. 2022) of the property we need to purchase.
2022Hired McKinley Strategies to advocate for project on the state and federal level
Mar. 2022Applied and received $500,000 from the FY23 State of Ohio Capital Budget
May 2022Will ask for additional funding from the FY25 and FY27 State of Ohio Capital Budget
Hired Stages Consultants, an industry leading theater construction, renovation, and audio-visual consulting group.
Jan. 2023
Applied for a FY24 $2.3 million Congressional Appropriation for ADA components of the project.
Mar. 2023Received letters of support from local government and community leaders
Mar. 2023Stark County Capital Campaigns Committee Presentation
Apr. 2023Close on Property
Oct. 2023Begin Public Fundraising Campaign
Oct. 2023Begin Construction
Sep. 2024Unveil Expanded Canton Palace Theatre
Nov. 2026-Nov. 2027
THANK YOU
Thank you for your continued support of the Canton Palace Theatre and this project.
For more information contact us directly:
CHIP CONDE
100th Anniversary Project
Committee Member
—
Community Supporter
330.451.9374
aconde@neo.rr.com
JOE HALTER
100th Anniversary Project Fundraising Co-Chairman
—
Founder & Chairman,
Solmet Group
330.224.5863
joeh@solmet.net
MATT HALTER
100th Anniversary Project Fundraising Co-Chairman
—
President,
Solmet Group
330.904.8037
matth@solmet.net
TODD HERBERGHS
100th Anniversary Project Committee Chairman
—
Executive Director,
Downtown Canton Partnership
202.486.5879 therberghs@cantonsid.org
GEORGIA PAXOS
Executive Director,
Canton Palace Theatre
—
330.454.8172 x305 office
330.933.7596 cell
georgia@cantonpalacetheatre.org
CHIP CONDE
100th Anniversary Project
Committee Member
—
Community Supporter
330.451.9374
aconde@neo.rr.com
JOE HALTER
100th Anniversary Project Fundraising Co-Chairman
—
Founder & Chairman,
Solmet Group
330.224.5863
joeh@solmet.net
MATT HALTER
100th Anniversary Project Fundraising Co-Chairman
—
President,
Solmet Group
330.904.8037
matth@solmet.net
TODD HERBERGHS
100th Anniversary Project Committee Chairman
—
Executive Director,
Downtown Canton Partnership
202.486.5879 therberghs@cantonsid.org
GEORGIA PAXOS
Executive Director,
Canton Palace Theatre
—
330.454.8172 x305 office
330.933.7596 cell
georgia@cantonpalacetheatre.org
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