PUTNEY — Work has begun to transform Next Stage, 13 Kimball Hill, into a modern, accessible performance space, while retaining the building's historic features and great acoustics.
The space will be closed this summer and fall while work begins on installing an elevator, restoring the historic ceiling, roof, and facade of the building, and making major upgrades to the performance space, including new seating, air handling, lighting/sound, as well as the addition of a green room, a renovated kitchen, and a restored exterior.
Together with the Putney Historical Society, Next Stage is in the midst of a $860,000 capital campaign to raise all the needed funds to complete this work.
The website www.nextstagearts.org has updates and information on how to help. Those interested can follow the progress at www.facebook.com/nextstagearts.