A new theater in Benton Harbor is ready to begin renovations. Ghostlight Theater Director Martha Hesse tells WSJM News a crowdfunding campaign started this past Sunday, and was just a few hundred dollars from its goal as of Wednesday afternoon. The Ghostlight is seeking a $50,000 match from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, along with another $50,000 match from a local foundation. Hesse tells us the theater could open Memorial Day weekend, 2019.
“We’re going to build what’s called a black box theater, which is just a great big black space with black floors, walls, and ceiling, and it’ll be a flexible space,” Hesse said.
Hesse is pleased to see so many backers come out for the Ghostlight just days after the fundraising campaign was announced.
“It’s quite a testament to the desire for excellent theater in the community,” Hesse said.
Work on renovating the theater at 101 Hinkley Street will start in a few weeks. The building is a former warehouse right behind the Citadel Dance and Music Center. You can find out more about the Ghostlight Theater right here.
