C. L. Hoover Opera House

Specific Need

Due to the high demand of our educational program we are running out of room! The growth of the Fine Arts Academy, which includes our after school, middle school theater program ASTRA, ACT ONE, AIM (our preschool program) and private lessons, has us looking for more space. We decided that the best answer to this problem is to annex the building to the east of the Opera House, 131 West 7th, and incorporate it into our Opera House Complex. We purchased that building and own it free and clear. Now is the right time to realize this plan. We have completed a thorough feasibility study with Architect Bruce McMillan. With the Opera House Board's unanimous approval, we are moving forward. 

The addition and renovation of the property at 131 West 7th Street is the next step in the growth of our Opera House programs. Though our feasibility study is far more detailed, the bullet points below outline a few of the benefits this project would bring us.

• Two more rehearsal/meeting/event areas would be added to serve our growing education programs of our youth, the Junction City Little Theater and all our patrons.

• The Junction City Little Theater and Junction City Arts Council will have a first floor, store-front office easily accessible to everyone.

• A dedicated Art Studio space will be created to serve graphic art needs of our youth and adults.

• A Mini–Art Gallery will be created on 7th street.

• The additional room allows us to move our dressing rooms closer to the stage

• The relocation of our dressing rooms creates a larger, central space for our catering kitchen.

• Moving the present kitchen space would allow us to have a “green room” located close to the stage for our performers and dignitaries.

Grants have been received from the Weary Foundation, the Jellison Benevolent Society, the Bramlage R2B4 Family Foundation, the Sunderland Foundation and a major gift from Michelle Munson and Serban Simu. We continue to explore other funding opportunities through foundations, business and individuals. Our Goal is to raise 2 Million dollars!

Profile

The C. L. Hoover Opera House is the cultural heart of Junction City.  In addition to presenting a variety of live entertainment, we are home to the Junction City Little Theater, the Junction City Arts Council, and the Junction City Community Band.

A part of our mission is educational outreach.  Each year we have free shows for students in our region. 

While supported by the City and County, much of our work is funded by gifts from individuals, area businesses, and local foundations.  In addition, we are supported by an excellent volunteer staff who labor, seen and unseen, to help the Opera House prosper.