Theatre Three Looking For Donations To Install WheelChair Lifts

Theatre Three has decided to make it's theatre more accessible to those with disabilities by adding wheelchair capabilities through a new lift the company plans to install thanks to the help of local residents. 

The theatre has tried to make itself more wheelchair accessible in the past but were told the only way the theatre would be able to make changes would be by installing an exterior elevator, that would have cost over half a million dollars. 

The elevator was too costly of an option. So, after careful consideration and with the help of a local family, the Cosels, the company has been guided to a solution that is feasible and fiscally attainable, a lift.  

Theatre Three is partnering up with Handi-Lift, Inc., and will provide the theatre with a state-of-the-art lift that can installed in a matter of days.

According to a statement from the theatre, phase I will include a wheelchair lift installed from the main foyer to the main house and a handicap accessible bathroom in the main foyer. Phase II will provide a lift down to the Second Stage and Griswold’s Café. Construction is set to begin in 2014. 

The estimated total cost (including lift, installation, construction, etc.) is approximately $86,300.  The theatre has over $25,000 committed to the project and is looking for donations to help fund the rest of the project.

Donations can be sent to Theatre Three, PO Box 512, Port Jefferson, NY  11777.  For further information, please contacted (631) 928-9202.