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A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW HOUSE DESIGN BY THOMAS AMORIN
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
THE MILBURN STONE THEATRE'S PATRON ENHANCEMENT CAMPAIGN
Celebrate the past. Support the future. Leave your legacy.
A NEW VISION AND LOOK FOR THE MILBURN STONE THEATRE
For more than 30 years, the Milburn Stone Theatre has brought the magic of live performance to Cecil County and the surrounding tri-state region, creating memories, inspiring creativity, and celebrating the arts in our community.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have made significant strides in transforming the theatre through our Take Your Seat campaign. New seating, updated carpeting and stairways, improved aisle lighting, and a refreshed auditorium have helped create a more welcoming and comfortable experience for every patron.
Now, we're looking toward the next chapter.
Through Leave Your Legacy, we invite you to become a lasting part of the Milburn Stone Theatre's story. By purchasing a personalized nameplate on one of our theatre seats, you can recognize a loved one, honor a special memory, celebrate your family's commitment to the arts, or simply show your support for the place that has brought so much joy to our community.
Your nameplate will become a permanent part of the theatre, allowing generations of patrons to see and appreciate your dedication to the performing arts in Cecil County.
As we continue our efforts to modernize and enhance the theatre, including improvements to our lobby, concessions, and restrooms, your support will help ensure that the Milburn Stone Theatre remains a vibrant home for community theatre and the arts for years to come.
- Daniel Combs, Milburn Stone Theatre Managing Director
& Andrew John Mitchell, Milburn Stone Theatre Artistic Director
PROJECT GOALS
The Leave Your Legacy campaign represents the next chapter in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the Milburn Stone Theatre. Thanks to the generosity and support of our community, we have already accomplished much of what we set out to achieve, including new theatre seating, updated carpeting and stairways, improved aisle lighting, and a refreshed auditorium.
But our work isn't finished!
With your continued support, we can complete the remaining improvements and continue transforming the theatre into a more modern, welcoming, and inspiring home for the arts. From enhancing our lobby and concessions areas to updating our restrooms, every improvement helps create a better experience for our patrons and ensures the theatre remains a vibrant part of Cecil County for generations to come.
New Theatre Seating
After more than 30 years of use, our red crushed-velvet seats (installed in 1991) have been replaced with a modern, comfortable, and visually striking design. The new Shire Delft blue seats with Cherry-Versailles wood accents offer greater comfort, improved durability, and increased width (21–22 inches—2–4 inches wider than our current seats), along with enhanced lumbar support to ensure a more enjoyable patron experience.
A Refreshed & Cohesive Interior
The entire house—from floor to catwalk—has received a sleek, contemporary, and updated finish that complements our lobby’s updated aesthetic, creating a seamless visual transition for patrons. The existing carpet has been replaced with a more durable, textured flooring designed for high-traffic use and long-term wear.
Improved Seat & Aisle Lighting
Our aging rope floor lighting has been replaced with modern aisle-mounted lighting on seat ends, increasing both safety and visibility. This updated system is easier to maintain and ensures well-lit aisles for years to come.
Renovated Concessions Kitchen
A redesigned kitchen layout and upgraded refrigerator now allow our team to better serve patrons before performances and during intermission—reducing wait times and improving the overall hospitality experience.
Updated & Enhanced Lobby Experience
The lobby has received thoughtful improvements to both aesthetics and comfort, including refreshed support columns and the addition of seven new lobby benches that match the space’s design. This creates a more welcoming and relaxing environment before the show, during intermission, and after the curtain call.
Modernized Restroom Amenities
We still need to replace our current bathroom sinks with new models designed to prevent excess water retention and overflow. These upgrades will provide a cleaner, more efficient, and more pleasant experience for all guests.
ESTIMATED CAMPAIGN TOTAL COST: $300,000
ONE GOAL. ONE CECIL.
Our Campaign is proudly supported by the Cecil College Foundation.
“The Cecil College Foundation is excited to partner with the Milburn Stone Theatre to bring this important upgrade to life, enhancing the experience for every patron as they step foot into the space.”
- Karen Uricoli, Executive Director, Cecil College Foundation & Alumni Development
PERKS OF GIVING
Tax Information:
General Gifts made to the Capital Campaign are fully tax-deductible
All donations are final and non-refundable.
Questions?
For more information about the Leave Your Legacy: Capital Campaign, please contact:
Daniel Combs, Managing Director
dcombs@cecil.edu
NO GIFT TO THE "TAKE YOUR SEAT" CAMPAIGN IS TOO SMALL, BUT THERE ARE DEDICATED GIFTS WHEN YOU REACH
CERTAIN DONATION LEVELS
$850 - One Seat dedication
$1,500 - Two Seat dedications
$2,500 - Four Seat dedications
For Aisle seats, please add an additional $150 to your seat total
(As an example, Seat D 101 would be $1,000 and D 102 would be $850)
THE NEW MILBURN
STONE
THEATRE
BEGINS
WITH YOU
We envision a Milburn Stone Theatre that continues to grow, evolve, and inspire generations of artists and audiences throughout Cecil County. But preserving that vision and building for the future wouldn't be possible without supporters like you.
Through Leave Your Legacy, your contribution will help us continue enhancing and modernizing the theatre while providing you with an opportunity to become a permanent part of its history through a personalized seat nameplate.
Together, we can create a lasting impact, celebrate our community's love of the arts, and ensure the Milburn Stone Theatre remains a welcoming home for creativity, entertainment, and community theatre for generations to come.
Make your mark. Support our future. Leave Your Legacy.
