Goals
Our main goal is to restore the LaSalle Theatre to its original beauty and to operate the theatre for the benefit of the Town of Kirkland Lake.
Our sub goals are to:
- Restore the theatre;
- Create a program to utilize the theatre for community events;
- Create a regional theatre production company;
- Create an historic venue for touring entertainment;
- The return of MOVIES;
What is left to do before we can watch some movies?
This feels like an open list that we will add more items to, but the
short list is:
The seats were removed at the time the theatre was closed.
Northern College has been wonderful enough to donate their used seats to
us, so they will need to be installed properly - hopefully this fall.
The sound system was removed before the theatre was sold, so we will
need to acquire suitable speakers and amplifiers
The plaster walls/ceiling that were water damaged must be repaired and
painted.
The heating system requires a final overhaul before firing up
There needs to be a significant cleanup performed, but we must wait
until the building is declared safe to have occupants again
The projectors are still at the LaSalle, are functional as far as we
know. However, "Film" movies are no longer going to be produced
after December of 2013 (yes, this year). This will mean we will
need to install a complete digital projection system, as this is the
only way new movies will be released.
The concession stand will need to be re-equipped as all the original
equipment is missing.
We hope the community of Kirkland Lake - and theatre lovers throughout the north -will assist us to achieve our goals through volunteer activities and moral support. (Money too - but we will address fund raising plans)