ACT NOW TO RETURN OUR BELOVED JEWELS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SPLENDOR & ENSURE THEIR VIABILITY

The historic Landers Theatre, a 525-seat theatre, and The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre (The Judy) in and near downtown Springfield, Missouri are owned and managed by the Springfield Little Theatre.  

Both are designated as a Springfield Historic Sites and are on the National Historic Registry.  It is our privilege and our responsibility to serve as guardians for these extraordinary community treasures. 

We have identified critical areas in immediate need of repair and restoration in both buildings. 

Please act now with a gift of support that will enrich the lives of our young and young at heart for generations to come.  

PRIORITY PROJECTS IN NEED OF FUNDING 

THE LANDERS THEATRE

THE JUDY

THE LANDERS THEATRE has been in continuous use either as a legitimate theatre or as a motion picture house since it opened in 1909.  SLT purchased the building in 1970.

THE JUDY.  The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre (The Judy) was built in 1908 as an elementary school for the Springfield Public Schools.  SLT purchased the building in 2019 to be its dedicated education facility.  

SAFEGUARD STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

  • Replace all 3 Roofs  ($$$)
  • Re-roof the entire building ($$$)
  • Tuckpoint the exterior ($$$)
  • Repair the flashing, trim and outward facade ($$$)

INCREASE BUILDING EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY

  • Install a new, energy efficient HVAC system ($$$$)
  • Improve building accessibility for programming ($$$)  
  •  Address accessibility issues ($$$$)
  • Replace the parking lot ($$) TO DO
  • Replace Air Conditioning Units ($$) AS NEEDED

PRESERVE AND RENOVATE

  • Painting, Plaster Repair, Draperies to maintain the historic grandeur of our beautiful auditorium ($$)
  • Updates to restrooms, lobby, and rehearsal areas ($$$)

 

 

COMPLETED PROJECTS THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT

THE LANDERS THEATRE

THE JUDY

SAFEGUARD STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

  • Address critical issues of water and air infiltration
  • Tuckpointing, Waterproofing, Gutter Repair  
  • Restore basement foundation  
  • Strengthen rehearsal studio weight support capabilities  
  • Repair all HVAC and electrical issues
  • Replace front sidewalks
  • Improve drainage away from building

INCREASE BUILDING EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY

  • Add security cameras inside and outside
  • Improve office suites for optimum efficiency and future staff growth
  • Update dressing rooms
  • Add exterior security lighting
  • Renovate the basement
  • Add new bathrooms  
  • Create a "Black Box" theatre for training and intimate theatre

PRESERVE AND RENOVATE

  • Revive the appearance of the marquee and façade
  • Renovate the auditorium, enlarging the stage and improving the floor for dance

 





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