2019 Expansion Project

Tax deductible donations can also be mailed to:
Egyptian Theatre
Attn: Expansion Project
135 N. 2nd Street
DeKalb, IL 60115

“90 years….and more to come”

Phase One – Priority Patron Amenities and Air-conditioning
Size:   approx. 4,200 sq ft (2 stories with basement)
28 ft addition to the south in Palmer Ct. (85 ft long starting from west end)
Estimated Construction Cost: $5.5 million
Completion Date: Spring 2020

Description: Increase size of public restrooms on first and second floor to meet current recommended standards.  Increase the size of the concession stand to maximize serving stations and add in-house liquor license.  Add concession stand on second floor for balcony.  Provide ADA accessibility in restrooms and at concession stand.  New historically appropriate carpet throughout theatre.

Impact:

• Acquire liquor license that would increase programming opportunities and generate additional revenue. Currently estimated at $100,000 in additional gross revenue each year.
• Ability to accommodate larger audiences on a regular basis, more comfortably and efficiently.
• More environmentally friendly theatre with lighting and water upgrades.
• Offer year round programming with the addition of air-conditioning.
• Become a sought after summer wedding venue with the addition of air-conditioning.
• Ability to maintain historic facility with temperature control in regards to heat and humidity resulting in improved preservation and lower maintenance costs.
• Provides inclusivity through ADA improvements at concessions and all restrooms.
• Builds upon existing competitive advantages compared to other performance venues in the region.

	Existing	Proposed
Main Floor – Women’s	3 Stalls / 2 Sinks	14 Stalls / 8 Sinks
Main Floor – Men’s	3 Stalls / 2 Sinks / 3 Urinals	4 Stalls / 5 Sinks / 10 Urinals
Mezzanine – Women’s	2 Stalls / 2 Sinks	6 Stalls / 4 Sinks
Mezzanine – Men’s	1 Stall / 1 Sink / 1 Urinal	3 Stalls / 3 Sinks / 5 Urinals
Main Floor – Concessions	2 Stations	4 Stations
Mezzanine – Concessions	0 Stations	2 Stations

Project Architect: Lisa Sharp – Sharp Architects, Inc.

Project Construction Manager: Steve Irving – Irving Construction Co., Inc.

Project Team: 
Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Engineer: RTM Associates
Structural Engineer: Hutter Trankina Engineering
Acoustical Engineer: Soundscape Engineering
Civil Engineer: C.E.S. Inc.
Food & Beverage Consultant: Clevenger Associates
Interior Designer: Elevated Edge Interiors

Timeline of Events

December 18, 2018 – DeKalb City Council approves $2.5 million in TIF funding towards project

December 19, 2018 – Egyptian Theatre Board of Directors approves contracts with Sharp Architects and Irving Construction.

January 7, 2019 – Engineering and preliminary design work begins

February 20, 2019 – City of DeKalb Planning & Zoning Commission approval

March 11, 2019 – DeKalb City Council approve property conveyance to Egyptian Theatre for expansion

May 1, 2019 – Groundbreaking ceremony (90 years to the day after construction started on the existing building)

July 1, 2019 – Removal of existing heating system, fans and ductwork begins.

July 15, 2019 – Digging begins and concrete is poured for first new footing.

August 12, 2019 – Shoring installation begins for addition.

August 30, 2019 – Concrete pouring begins for foundation wall footings.

September 25, 2019 – New auditorium air handlers are craned into the addition basement.

September 27, 2019 – First floor precast panels installed.

October 10, 2019 – Second floor precast panels installed.

November 5, 2019 – Roof of addition completed.

Financial Support Provided By:
Updated 01/06/20

$2.5 million
City of DeKalb

$750,000+ 
Ron & Nancy Proesel

$100,000+
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism
Steve & TJ Irving
Dan & Kathy Schewe

$75,000+
DeKalb County Community Foundation

$50,000+
Anonymous

$25,000+
Michael Larson
Doug and Lynn Roberts

$10,000+
CMSJ Partners

$1,000+
Dawn Harper
Richard and Sharon Jenkins
Paul Kassel
Norm and Barb Larson
Mary McGinn
Alex Nerad
Bill Nicklas
Steve and Lynn Parker
Brad and Linda Pietens

$500+
Jay Riippi
Robert and Robin Conrad
Walter and Janice Owens

$100+
Anonymous x4
Michael Angel
Elizabeth Bahan
Jerry and Sue Bemis
Michael & Elaine Bennett
Ron Booker
Vince Boone
James and Karen Buck
Mark Cerny
The Confectionary
Bill and Jennie Cummings
Dan and Mary Curran
Valerie Flynn
Carmeda Gregory
Hannan Family
Alex Hanold
The Hanold Family
Carl and Margie Hargrave
Heck Family
Marianne Holcomb
Wade and Jeanine Holcomb
Barry Hooper
Chris and Kathy Hubbard
Susan Hughes
Yvonne Johnson
Kevin Kissane
Raymond Larson
David and Nancy Leifheit
Patsy Lundberg
Brenda Metzger and Mark Maliszewski
Roxanne Maliszewski
Natalie Manning
Dick and Ellie McLaughlin
W. William and Carole W. Minor
Gretchen Moore
James and Denise Morgan
Betty Nerad
Kevin and Nan Nerad
Cheryl Nicholson
Walter and Janice Owens
Lyle Paul
Toni Petty
James and Lorreta Pugh
Kay and Mark Riley
Daniel and Susan Russo
Alicia Schatteman
Pamela Schupbach
Beth Schewe and Shane Sharp
Wendy Schnorr
Brian Scholle
Dan and Virginia Seymour
Arlyn Van Dyke
Lynne Waldeland
Toney and Donna Xidis

$50+
Anonymous x8
Debra Angel
Jeff & Linda Bennett
Judy Bergsmith
Ben and Val Bingle
Shawn Blobaum
Connie Brown
Tonia Cerny
Gloria Dennison
Sue Dirker
Fischer Family
Linda Hanold
Dawn H.
Regina Harris
Mike Holland
Claudia Howard
Rita Hutchins
Eric and Jenny Johnson
Pat Johnson
William C. Johnson
Stephen Karlson
Maureen Kelley
Diana Kraft
Cary Mann
Debra McGinn
Tim and Janet Neubert
Tim and Bev O’Shaughnessy
Brandon Pugh
Jim and Sharon Rhoades
The Schultz Family
Brian Shell
Max and Kelli Sinclair
Carolyn Swafford
Diana Swanson
Paula L Von Ende
Sharon and Mike Wadle
Jerry and Linda Wahlstrom
Anita Zurbrugg

Tax deductible donations can also be mailed to:
Egyptian Theatre
Attn: Expansion Project
135 N. 2nd Street
DeKalb, IL 60115