Dear Friends of Magic Lantern Theatre:
As some of you may know, the board of the Magic Lantern Film Society (MLFS) recently made the very painful decision to suspend showings at the Magic Lantern Theatre as of June 1, 2008. Established as a non-profit group, the MLFS is a wholly volunteer, federal tax-exempt organization under Section (501)(c )(3) committed to providing Spokane with the opportunity to view promising independent films, thought-provoking documentaries, nostalgic classics, and international cinema at its best.
The members of the board share your desire to see the Magic Lantern Theatre preserved and developed as a fixture of downtown cultural life. We believe that even in the days of multiplex cinemas and Netflix, there is still room for a smaller, independent movie theatre deeply committed to cinematic excellence, partnering with local community groups, and the support of regional filmmakers and videographers.
We want you to know how much we have appreciated your support for the Magic Lantern over the past several months, and of our current efforts to see that the theatre is re-opened at the earliest possible date. Here are some of the things we are doing, and we could really use your help.
- As a community operation, feedback from individuals and organizations on the theatre's programming is essential. We are building important new relationships and are seeking your input to ensure that the Magic Lantern is responsive to community interests and needs. Please go to our website blog at www.magiclanterntheatre.org to share your valuable ideas.
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- Having adequate capitalization for any new business, even a non-profit theatre, requires the support of many. The board is currently seeking additional financial support through donors, grants, and sponsoring businesses and organizations. If you wish to become an individual or business supporter of the Magic Lantern Theater, please let the board know of your interest by emailing malberts06@comcast.net. Your support can increase the theatre's presence, and Magic Lantern events in this historic downtown Spokane district can help your business grow as well.
- Talent is key to ensuring the success of a new venture. We are actively seeking qualified individuals for positions on the board, in management of the theatre, and as volunteers. If you have an interest in getting involved, please let us know by emailing gemberlaw@comcast.net.
If you or your organization would like to use the Magic Lantern Theatre for a special event during this period of temporary closure, please contact Dave Sanders at dave@community-building.org. The facilities, including trained projectionists, are available for special engagements at a modest rate. The beautiful theatres are also ideal places to hold meetings, presentations, and small theatrical productions.
Again, please accept our regrets as we take this temporary hiatus. If you would like to receive a refund for any unused Magic Lantern gift certificates, please submit your request with contact information to Ira at ira.amstadter@expresspersonnel.com. We thank you, the friends of the Magic Lantern, as well as our committed employees. You have made these last wonderful months of quality film viewing possible.
The Magic Lantern Film Society
Board of Directors
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