Edmontonian launches fundraiser to revive Princess Theatre
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David Stupnikoff hopes to raise $9.2 million to purchase and reinstate the century-old Princess Theatre. The former movie venue has been sitting vacant for more than three years.
The Princess Theatre may have a new lease on life after sitting vacant for more than three years, but, it all depends on community donations.
An Edmontonian has launched a GoFundMe campaign to get the historic movie theatre back up and running.
“It would be great to see the doors back open in this place,” organizer David Stupnikoff told Global News.
“It’s a beautiful place. It’s in the middle of Whyte Avenue. I mean this place is wonderful. If you ever have the chance to be inside you know it’s kind of super sweet,” he added.
Stupnikoff works in the entertainment industry and often runs into performers who speak highly of the venue.
“Everyone talks about how they’d love to have been in there,” he said.
Stupnikoff said he wants to revive the theatre by turning the main floor into a stage venue for professional speakers and comedians and to host musical acts.
“In general, film doesn’t make money anymore, so fiscally it’s not a great investment. My goal with it is to make it more of a live performance venue,” he said.
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