{"id":4115,"date":"2020-10-01T01:49:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T01:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/?page_id=4115"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:11:37","slug":"capital-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/about-us\/capital-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-1601515977645\" class=\"builder-section builder-section-first builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-1601515977645-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Capital Project<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/524939187?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">Video by <a href=\"http:\/\/flatsitter.com\/\">FLATSITTER<\/a><\/h6>\n<p class=\"p2\">Torn Space Theater in partnership with the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle have begun a long term phased initiative to create a campus setting geared for community engagement that compliments and supports recent neighborhood revitalization efforts. The project will house a state-of-the-art indoor performance space with expanded audience capacity and improved technical systems. The project includes a design studio, reclaimed green space for outdoor site-based performance, public art and community engagement for lectures and community gatherings. Torn Space has invested in expansion and site improvements that will revitalize not only the theater, but also a section of Fillmore Avenue that provides a strategic link to established East Side landmarks (Broadway Market, St. Stanislaus Church, Central Terminal) and emerging ones, including urban farms and a Buddhist cultural center. The site is also on a major north\/south transit corridor connecting Larkinville with the Broadway\/Fillmore commercial district.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Completing the renovation and additions will accomplish the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&#8211; Improve the theater\u2019s performance space thus increasing the quality and variety of theater productions,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&#8211; Create a new entrance connecting the theater with Fillmore Avenue making it more convenient for visitors and be ADA compliant,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&#8211; Expand seating and theater connectiveness to TST\u2019s future outdoor productions on an adjacent lot at 608 Fillmore offering more varied program possibilities,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&#8211; Convert vacant adjacent land into a space to host public art, theater and musical productions and community events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>By doing so, Torn Space Theater will: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">1) have a stronger artistic \u201cplatform\u201d for more varied and high quality productions for its audience,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">2) increase attendance and more strongly connect with neighbors, organizations and the immediate community through more free cultural offerings and increased theater productions,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">3) have a greater economic impact on local businesses, some of which are already being supported by TST,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">4) improve engagement opportunities for students and young people that visit TST with state-of-the-art facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"ttfmake-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tornspacetheater.networkforgood.com\/projects\/127591-capital-campaign?fbclid=IwAR3wyCwC45iBy9xusSSdH46PNRfYKcM-aAZOXdSbydQ7-VUKeJ7RTeCjJwI_aem_AW4rv8fMAq5eTsK0i95UmaGS_fOWg1AvsWOTvMxoZy_cCg-S2OPWxYtB9MfyuuqpFiJnFoJU5tpkdgt-3aES_6hb\"><strong>SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-1601515859334\" class=\"builder-section builder-section-prev-text builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-1601515859334-column-1\">\n<figure class=\"builder-text-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01_LINK_RENDER-scaled-e1753725826847-1024x466.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01_LINK_RENDER-scaled-e1753725826847-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01_LINK_RENDER-scaled-e1753725826847-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01_LINK_RENDER-scaled-e1753725826847-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01_LINK_RENDER-scaled-e1753725826847-1536x699.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01_LINK_RENDER-scaled-e1753725826847-2048x932.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"p10\"><strong>Phase III<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This phase of the capital project increases outdoor activity space, creates an architectural link between 612 and 608 Fillmore Avenue, extends the link beyond Light\/Station to the back of the performance space at Wilson St. to include awnings, steel platforms that act as seating for indoor and outdoor performance focusing on integrating the campus outward towards Wilson Street and Paderewski Drive. One of our primary objectives with the project is to raise the cultural visibility of Buffalo\u2019s east side.<\/p>\n<h4>CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF PHASE III<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Architect: Christopher Romano, Studio NORTH Architecture, Architect<\/li>\n<li>Design Assistant: Michael Hoover. Lukas Fetzko<\/li>\n<li>Construction Manager: The Peyton Barlow Company<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager: Jeannine Yager-Aiello, Y.A.D.S. &#8211; Yager Architectural Design Services, Board Member, TST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>PHASE III SUPPORTERS<\/h4>\n<p>$1,000,000+<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New York State through New York State Council on the Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>$500,000+<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DASNY<\/li>\n<li>Erie County<\/li>\n<li>Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>$200,000+<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The City of Buffalo<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0through the American Rescue Program<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program through Senator Timothy M. Kennedy<\/li>\n<li>M&amp;T Charitable Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>$25,000 &#8211; $50,000<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Cravens Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Balbach Family Foundation<\/li>\n<li>First Niagara Foundation \/ KeyBank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>$10,000 &#8211; $24,000<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buffalo Renaissance Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Lawley Insurance\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Thomas and Martha Hyde<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Individual Gifts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kristin Bentley<\/li>\n<li>Kathleen Boone<\/li>\n<li>Dan Carosa<\/li>\n<li>George and Terry Collins<\/li>\n<li>Michael DiPasquale<\/li>\n<li>Robert Fleming<\/li>\n<li>Jane Hartney<\/li>\n<li>John Kolaga and Judith Kubiniec<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Lendzian<\/li>\n<li>Elaine Lodick<\/li>\n<li>Cristanne Miller<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Montante<\/li>\n<li>Peter Palmisano<\/li>\n<li>Shirley Peterson<\/li>\n<li>Katherine Pfohl<\/li>\n<li>Maria Scrivani<\/li>\n<li>Donald Smallback<\/li>\n<li>Carmen Swans<\/li>\n<li>Renata Toney<\/li>\n<li>Leslie Walker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A special thank you to the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and Torn Space Theater Board of Directors for their continued support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"ttfmake-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tornspacetheater.networkforgood.com\/projects\/127591-capital-campaign\"><strong>SUPPORT PHASE III<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-1601515814213\" class=\"builder-section builder-section-prev-text builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-1601515814213-column-1\">\n<figure class=\"builder-text-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TST-HiddenIdentities2-1024x663.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TST-HiddenIdentities2-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TST-HiddenIdentities2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TST-HiddenIdentities2-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TST-HiddenIdentities2-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TST-HiddenIdentities2-2048x1325.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"p10\"><strong>Phase II: Hidden Identities <\/strong><strong>| <\/strong><strong>Where Ideas Are Experienced<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s4\">This phase of the renovation project integrates performance space with outdoor space surrounding the newly restored Light\/Station adjacent to the theater at 612 Fillmore Avenue, creating a campus that enhances green space, walkability, and public engagement. Hidden Identities increases capacity and volume of interior performance space and transforms it into a multi-used space, integrating the interior with outside performance space, while restoring the exterior of 612 Fillmore Avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p5\">Construction Project of Hidden Identities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\">Architect: Christopher Romano, Studio NORTH Architecture, Architect<\/li>\n<li>Design Assistants: Sasson Rafailov, Randy Fernando, Michael Hoover, <br \/>Morgan Mansfield, Roger Kolker III<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Construction Manager: The Peyton Barlow Company<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Project Manager: Jeannine Yager-Aiello, Y.A.D.S. &#8211; Yager Architectural Design Services, TST Board Member<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Project Manager: Michael Zak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p5\">Phase II Supporters<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Phase II of this project has been made possible through the generous support of:<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Empire State Development Corporation \u2013 $748,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation \u2013 $310,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p8\">First Niagara Foundation in partnership with KeyBank\u2013\u00a0 $200,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p8\">National Fuel Gas Company Foundation \u2013 $12,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Individual Donors<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ian Danic<\/li>\n<li>James Hackett<\/li>\n<li>John Michael Jablonski<\/li>\n<li>Erwin Rakoczy<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-1601515669159\" class=\"builder-section builder-section-prev-text builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-1601515669159-column-1\">\n<figure class=\"builder-text-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/171108-TST-Final-1-1024x652.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/171108-TST-Final-1-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/171108-TST-Final-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tornspacetheater.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/171108-TST-Final-1-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><strong>Phase I: Light\/Station | <\/strong><strong>Where Ideas Are Created<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>\u201cA bold and refreshing investment into the East Side\u201d and a \u201cbeaming cultural landmark\u201d<\/i><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u2013 Buffalo Rising<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Torn Space completed the renovation of 608 Fillmore Avenue, transforming an abandoned gas mart into a 1,545 sq.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>design studio, green room and conference facility. The exterior has been transformed into a signature architectural structure, veiled in steel panels custom-designed by Rigidized Metals under the direction of architect Christopher Romano. The property is situated on two lots on the corner of Fillmore and Paderewski , the renovation remediated the soil and removed cracked cement and debris and replaced it with graded soil and sod, transforming the site into usable green space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Light\/Station was opened in November 2017. Architect Christopher Romano and his firm Studio NORTH won two AIA awards for the transformational repurposing of the former gas mart into a stunning architectural centerpiece for Torn Space. Light\/Station was awarded AIA Buffalo\/WNY, 2018 Architecture Award: Design Award in Commercial Category, and AIA Buffalo\/WNY, 2018 Architecture Award: Design Award in Small Project Category, and 2019 Architect\u2019s Newspaper\u2019s Editor\u2019s Pick for Best of Products Awards for Facades category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Construction Project of Light\/Station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\">Design Architect: Natalie Tan, AIA, of Integrated Environments + Architecture<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Architect of Record: Stieglitz Snyder Architecture<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Construction Manager: R&amp;P Oak Hill<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Christopher Romano, Studio NORTH Architecture, Facade Designer and Fabrication Consultant<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Daniel Vrana, Brandon Stone, and David Heaton, Design Assistants<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager: Jeannine Yager-Aiello, Y.A.D.S. &#8211; Yager Architectural Design Services, TST Board Member<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Rigidized Metals Corporation, Facade Manufacturer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p5\">Phase I Supporters<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p8\">Phase I of this project was generously supported by the following foundations, individuals and corporations.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p5\">Dramatic Circle: $175,000+<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\">Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo News \u2013 $275,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">New York State Homes &amp; Community Renewal through the Buffalo Better Fund \u2013 $175,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Community Capital Assistance Program sponsored and recommended by Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, Member, NYS Assembly, 141st District \u2013 $175,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Creator\u2019s Circle: $50,000-$175,000<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p5\">National Grid Foundation<\/li>\n<li>New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p5\">Director\u2019s Circle: $10,000-$49,999<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\">Balbach Family<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Foundation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Robert and Patricia Colby Foundation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">City of Buffalo and Support from the Fillmore District<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Curtis Cravens<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">First Niagara Foundation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Garman Family Fund<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Carlos and Elizabeth Heath Foundation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">The Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Mulroy Family Foundation <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">M&amp;T Charitable Foundation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">National Fuel Gas Company Foundation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">New York State Council on the Arts<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">John R. Oishei Foundation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Rigidized Metals Corporation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Torn Space Theater <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Margaret L Wendt Foundation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Western New York Foundation \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p5\">Producer: $5,000 &#8211; $9,999<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\">Baird Foundation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Joel and Dedee Lippes <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Richard R. Rupp Family Foundation\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Richard Schroeder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p5\">Collaborator: $1,000 &#8211; $4,999<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\">Michael Bandini\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Bernhard Huber and Joan Fedyszyn<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Ray Kelley<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Charles Lambros and Molly Rich<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Lipsitz &amp; Ponterio, LLC<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Sean Morrow<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Ted Pietrzak<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Nicholas and Elizabeth Randell<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Kathleen Rooney and John Shera<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Maria Scrivani and John Lipsitz<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Dan Shanahan and Melissa Meola<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Jeff and Michelle Watorek<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\">Jeannine Yager-Aiello<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capital Project Video by FLATSITTER Torn Space Theater in partnership with the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle have begun a long term phased initiative to create a campus setting geared for community engagement that compliments and supports recent neighborhood revitalization efforts. 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