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O'Fallon advances plans and funding for phased renovation of community theater
Summary
City staff told the Cultural Arts Commission the city has hired an architect and begun measurements for a phased renovation of O'Fallon Theater Works, with Phase 1 estimated at about $250,000 and early funding drawn from transient guest tax and reallocated special‑event and capital lines.
The Cultural Arts Commission heard a progress report in June 2025 on a planned renovation of O'Fallon Theater Works aimed at expanding the stage, improving backstage space and dressing rooms, and upgrading lighting and sound.
Jennifer, the city's cultural arts staffer leading the project, said the city has secured an architect and begun site measurements. "We have money. So that right now is a plus," she said, describing work that is already underway with structural and sound engineers.
Staff outlined a phased approach that would include a roughly 20‑foot stage extension, larger wings and backstage storage, improved ADA access to dressing rooms, a…
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