Be a part of #bringbacktheStrandTheatre !

Your donation to The Strand Renovation Project will help provide the needed funds to open the doors to this iconic building.

Every community needs a central hub, and The Strand Theatre Renovation project aims to provide just that for Kutztown and the surrounding region. The Strand has been a significant part of the community since its construction in 1908, serving as a venue for live entertainment, a gathering place, and a cinema. It was where people gathered to learn about what was happening in their neighborhood and the world around them. Such businesses are still vital to the fabric of our communities.

Breathing new life into The Strand Theatre provides direct and indirect value to the local community. Any funds donated to support the Strand project will help create jobs, provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance the community, boost real estate values, and attract complementary businesses.

The Strand Theatre is currently non-operational and the surrounding community is eagerly waiting for the marquee to light up again. However, to reopen the building, extensive renovation is required. The roof and HVAC system upgrade has been scheduled and will be paid for through the Pennsylvania LSA grant. Funds need to be raised to renovate both screening rooms and update the lobby, basement office, meeting room, and classrooms. The building will be brought up to code by upgrading the electrical system, installing a fire sprinkler system, and ensuring it is ADA-compliant.

This project will be completed in multiple phases as funding becomes available. To learn more about the history of The Strand in Kutztown go to our website - Kutztownpartnership.org/strand-theater -

We can't wait to see you at The Strand, Kutztown!

Strand Theatre, Kutztown - Renovation Project

By Northeast Berks Main Street Foundation

Strand Theatre, Kutztown - Renovation Project

Join a team & help raise funds for The Strand Theatre, Kutztown