In order to continue its current push to integrate more members of the community in the artistic endeavors of the theater and to enhance the diversity of its educational and cultural offerings, the Richey Suncoast Theatre would benefit from the use of Peace Hall because there are almost always two shows in rehearsal at the same time and space in the theater is at a premium. There are local actors, writers, and directors, who would love to develop original content to be produced at the theater.
The theater wants to allow the stage to be used to showcase original content, but the theater does not have adequate space for these artists to meet on a regular basis to develop the content. The regular use of Peace Hall as a rehearsal space would allow the Richey Suncoast Theatre to foster the talent of these local artists and integrate more members of the local community into the theater's offerings. Peace Hall is not often utilized during the week so this request could be accommodated. The Theatre is requesting to waive the rental fee for the use of Peace Hall for a period of up to six months in the form of an in-kind donation from the city in the amount of $6,600 dollars for a period of up to 6 months. By permitting the use of Peace Hall by the Richey Suncoast Theatre the city would solidify its support of the Theatre's continued growth.
Additionally, the Richey Suncoast Theater is requesting the use of the former Pasco County Building at 5640 Main Street as a temporary location to be used for storage of the theater's costumes. The Richey Suncoast Theater building has a small room where costumes are currently stored. The use of the 5640 Main Street location would allow for that room to be renovated and repurposed as an educational space where members of the local community could receive instruction in the arts. The Theater would only occupy about 1000 sq/ft of space at that location for the storage of their costumes.