Capitol Theatre Improvement Campaign

Your support is essential to continue improvements

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Phase I began in May 1992, the start of a multi-phase Capitol Theatre Improvement campaign. It kicked off the necessary modifications to accommodate live theater and get the theater back in shape.

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Phase II was “behind the scenes” work and included dressing rooms and the scene shop, new custom-built art deco chandeliers, electrical enhancements, and sound system work.

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Phase III began in 2009. It rebuilt lobby and concession areas completing a fully functional theater. The work was done in time for the third-annual South Dakota Film Festival, which was hosted by Academy Award winner Kevin Costner. Along with the Phase III renovations ACT was able to buy a 35mm projector and install a surround-sound system for film events.

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Phase III - Film fund-raising paid for state-of-the-art digital film equipment and completion of the new 95-seat theater area for film and theater productions.

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Phase IV fund-raising paid for re-lamping the marquee with LED bulbs. Repairs to the marquee are still underway. Making downtown shine again!

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But work is never done! Even when phases are complete, technical enhancements are always necessary, so the Capitol Theatre Improvement Campaign will continue.

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Please help us with the “capital” investment in the historic Capitol Theatre. Contributions are tax deductible!