MAMPAC Phase III Renovation Project

The Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center is over 35 years old and badly in need of renovation and expansion. Prior fundraising efforts have raised enough funds to totally renovate the Concert Hall and the lobby during Phase I and Phase II. A much needed bathroom addition is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed by September, 2009.

Phase III will complete the building with a total renovation to include expanded and enhanced bathrooms, an instrumental rehearsal hall, a black-box theater, scene shop, green room, practice rooms, classrooms, offices, expanded balcony and lobby, and an elevator to the second floor.

The Center is a critical learning facility on the campus of Temple College; however it is also an integral part of the Temple community and surrounding areas. It is home to the Temple Symphony Orchestra, the Temple Jazz Orchestra and venue for the Temple College Jazz Festival held every March. During summer months, the Temple Civic Theater hosts large theatrical events there. Area school districts use the facility for many educational events. Area dance studios hold their recitals in the auditorium. The Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center is truly a community facility.

Mary Alice Marshall

The building’s namesake, Mary Alice Marshall, is a lively 100 year old marvel who is helping to lead the campaign so that her beloved building can be brought into the 21st century and the critical renovations can be accomplished. She was a former music teacher at the College who actually began most of the programs that now exist. She served as Chair for the Temple College Board of Trustees and currently sits on the Temple College Foundation Board of Directors. She truly is a living, walking miracle who is active in many community organizations. She still plays the piano at church, attends Sunday school, drives her own car, lives alone, and is involved in many civic and musical events. She is passionate about the Center and the arts and recognizes their importance to quality of life issues as do the other leaders in this campaign.

A generous local donor has issued a two-to-one $200,000 challenge due by December 31, 2009. If we raise $400,000, we will receive the $200,000. We have currently raised $110,000 toward the challenge.

Legacy Seating

The new seating for the Concert Hall is currently being installed and will be completed for the new season beginning in September. A personalized, inscribed plate with your name will be permanently adhered to one of the new seats with a $250 donation or as little as $50/month for five months. Your name will also be listed on a donor wall indicating your philanthropic support of the arts. It’s a win-win; participation in this program will help meet the Challenge Grant goal!!!!!

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I prefer to make a one-time gift of $______________________.

To use your credit card to donate, please call the Foundation Office at 298-8592.

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