The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Inc. (CAST) has announced that it has entered into a sales
agreement with the Members of Temple Beth Shalom to purchase Temple Beth Shalom located next
door to CAST.
According to CAST Board of Directors President John McBride, the attorney for the Members of The
Temple recently contacted CAST Executive Director Ruth Loffredi, asking if CAST would be interested
in purchasing the Temple.
"Buying the Temple has long been a dream of ours," said Ms. Loffredi. It’s a wonderful building and will
allow us to offer so much more to the people of Clearfield and the surrounding area.
The Temple, which is actually attached to the CAST Building, has a nice amount of room on the first
floor which can be used for many community activities and classes, workshops, rehearsals, showing old
movies, smaller performance events, etc. and will be available to local organizations and groups for
meetings for a small fee during those hours CAST is not using it.
The second floor, which is currently the worship area, will be the setting for more reserved activities
such as church groups, lectures, awards ceremonies, meetings, poetry readings, book reviews and music
recitals.
"The possibilities are endless, continued Ms. Loffredi. "And we’re conveniently located right in
downtown Clearfield where we should be as Clearfield County’s Center for The Arts."
CAST, a non-profit organization, has set a goal of $65,000 for this project expansion which includes the
purchase of the building and necessary renovations.
The campaign to secure funding for the building purchase is under way. Those who wish to contribute to
the fund drive immediately can send their checks to The CAST Temple Fund, P O Box 613, Clearfield
PA 16830. CAST representatives will also be contacting businesses and individuals who might be
interested in contributing to the campaign.
Any contributions in any amount will be greatly appreciated and the names of all contributors, regardless
of the amount, will be listed in a special book that will be displayed in the Blue Room at CAST.
Gifts by businesses, families or individuals (including gifts made in memory of someone) in any of the
following categories will give donors the opportunity to make a lasting imprint on the future of the
cultural arts, and more particularly live theatre, in Clearfield and the surrounding area and will be listed
by contribution category on a plaque that will be displayed on the wall of the CAST lobby:
Those who give $5,000 or more – Platiunum
Those who give $3,000 or more – Gold
Those who give $1,000 or more – Silver
Those giving $500 or more - Bronze
CAST is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization so contributions are tax deductible.
CAST has been presenting live theatre productions since 1983. During those years they've also
provided a venue for countless concerts, classes in the arts including music lessons, dance classes, art
and creative writing classes, acting classes, mystery dinner theatres and a young peoples summer
theatre workshop.
"This is a chance for area residents to make an investment in the future of Clearfield," said CAST
Managing Director Susan Loffredi, "It’s a very positive move for the downtown area and will help
CAST to become even more of a bright light in downtown Clearfield."
agreement with the Members of Temple Beth Shalom to purchase Temple Beth Shalom located next
door to CAST.
According to CAST Board of Directors President John McBride, the attorney for the Members of The
Temple recently contacted CAST Executive Director Ruth Loffredi, asking if CAST would be interested
in purchasing the Temple.
"Buying the Temple has long been a dream of ours," said Ms. Loffredi. It’s a wonderful building and will
allow us to offer so much more to the people of Clearfield and the surrounding area.
The Temple, which is actually attached to the CAST Building, has a nice amount of room on the first
floor which can be used for many community activities and classes, workshops, rehearsals, showing old
movies, smaller performance events, etc. and will be available to local organizations and groups for
meetings for a small fee during those hours CAST is not using it.
The second floor, which is currently the worship area, will be the setting for more reserved activities
such as church groups, lectures, awards ceremonies, meetings, poetry readings, book reviews and music
recitals.
"The possibilities are endless, continued Ms. Loffredi. "And we’re conveniently located right in
downtown Clearfield where we should be as Clearfield County’s Center for The Arts."
CAST, a non-profit organization, has set a goal of $65,000 for this project expansion which includes the
purchase of the building and necessary renovations.
The campaign to secure funding for the building purchase is under way. Those who wish to contribute to
the fund drive immediately can send their checks to The CAST Temple Fund, P O Box 613, Clearfield
PA 16830. CAST representatives will also be contacting businesses and individuals who might be
interested in contributing to the campaign.
Any contributions in any amount will be greatly appreciated and the names of all contributors, regardless
of the amount, will be listed in a special book that will be displayed in the Blue Room at CAST.
Gifts by businesses, families or individuals (including gifts made in memory of someone) in any of the
following categories will give donors the opportunity to make a lasting imprint on the future of the
cultural arts, and more particularly live theatre, in Clearfield and the surrounding area and will be listed
by contribution category on a plaque that will be displayed on the wall of the CAST lobby:
Those who give $5,000 or more – Platiunum
Those who give $3,000 or more – Gold
Those who give $1,000 or more – Silver
Those giving $500 or more - Bronze
CAST is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization so contributions are tax deductible.
CAST has been presenting live theatre productions since 1983. During those years they've also
provided a venue for countless concerts, classes in the arts including music lessons, dance classes, art
and creative writing classes, acting classes, mystery dinner theatres and a young peoples summer
theatre workshop.
"This is a chance for area residents to make an investment in the future of Clearfield," said CAST
Managing Director Susan Loffredi, "It’s a very positive move for the downtown area and will help
CAST to become even more of a bright light in downtown Clearfield."
| CAST To Buy Temple Beth Shalom |
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