POLARIS THEATER

PORT ORCHARD’S 100 YEAR OLD WATERFRONT THEATER HAS A NEW NAME AND A RENEWED VISION.

There are several ways to join the team working to REOPEN this beloved arts and cultural space. Here are just a few: GIVE, VOLUNTEER & GET INVOLVED. See below for more details.

LOWE’S Hometowns Grant

We are so thankful to Lowe’s for granting Polaris $50K+ for exterior repair and restoration work!

In additional to over $50,000 in funds to complete exterior restoration and repair we’ve received a ton of support and volunteer time from our local Lowe’s team here in Port Orchard. Our local Lowe’s team stepped up to guide the process of our restoration work and also showed up to work on the building - assisting in repairs, demolition work and caring for the historic venue. THANK YOU LOWE’S!

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Polaris Theater 2024

The Vision

No longer simply a cinema, the POLARIS THEATER will be a single-stage performance space that can also accommodate live music, special events, theatrical performances, lectures, workshops, AND movies. We envision a space for film festivals, comedy shows, DJ nights, student productions, private events, fundraisers, and anything our community can dream up.

POLARIS - Our North Star or the Pole Star is the star that all others revolve from our perspective here on Earth. Used for times untold for navigation, we still look up in wonder and awe.

DONATE NOW TO POLARIS THEATER

Join the Polaris Community and support the Polaris Theater Project on Patreon! (Say that 3x fast!!) patreon.com/polaristheater Everyone asks us when the theater is going to open and how they can help - this answers those questions.

For $12 a month you’re the GLUE that helps keep this project going by helping cover monthly expenses and operational costs. Please consider signing up to give!

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HELP KEEP HISTORY ALIVE!

We are rebuilding and reimaging for the next 100 years.

The Polaris Theater is a 501c3 non-profit organization and relies on the generous donations of individuals and organizations.

Your financial contributions are tax deductible and go towards the renovation and reopening of the theater. Make no mistake, there is A LOT of work to do. But we are willing to do it because we believe that Kitsap County’s OLDEST theater is worth it.

Thank you to our Sponsors & Supporters

Thank you Cowlitz Tribe!

Thank You South Kitsap Rotary!

Thank you Mardi!

Thank you Port Orchard Rotary!

  • We are extremely excited and proud to have received $25,000 from both the Port Orchard Rotary and South Kitsap Rotary clubs. This combined $50K will be used to improve and completely reimagine the alley between the Polaris Theater and the Bay Street Bistro buildings.

    With this generous support of our local Rotary clubs this space will be transformed into a welcoming, beautiful place that will be both open to the public to enjoy and used for Theater events and activations.

  • THANK YOU for supporting our fundraiser at Mardi’s Mania stall at Josephine's Mercantile! Mardi (who is one of our incredible Board Members) raised almost $5,800 for Polaris through sales of her uniquely curated antiques and vintage items!! Thank you Mardi St. Laurent for your generosity!

  • GREAT NEWS! We are elated to share that the theater has been granted $50,000 from the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation! This money will help fund work on the repairs and upgrades that the building sorely needs. This is a HUGE win and we are extremely grateful for the Cowlitz Tribe's vision and generosity!

 
 

Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Grants POLARIS $50,000!

We are very pleased to announce that the Cowlitz Tribe has generously granted the Port Orchard Historic Theater Foundation $50K for vital renovation and remodel work! These funds will be used to:

  • Demolish interior of theater

  • Prep for remodel construction

  • Upgrade moisture control measures (sump pump, waterproofing)

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

✔ Incorporated as a Non-profit

✔ Meeting with Theater supporters

✔ Forming a Board of Directors

✔ Fundraising Begins

✔ Cleaning and Work Parties

Port Orchard’s OLDEST theater turns 100 in 2024.

We are working hard to reopen the theater to celebrate the coming centennial!

WORK WORK WORK PARTY!

Roll up your sleeves and help us prep the POLARIS for reopening! SIGN UP with the Contact form and we will follow up with you!

Our Volunteers are AMAZING!

Thank you to everyone who has joined the Polaris team for a work party. We couldn’t do it without you!

NEXT WORK PARTY: TBD - Follow us on FB or sign up for emails to stay in the loop for the next work party.

JOIN A WORK PARTY

🖐 I WANT TO GET INVOLVED.

There are MANY ways to be involved in reviving, remodeling and reopening Port Orchard’s historic theater.

WHAT CAN I DO?

FINANCIAL SUPPORT - Make your tax deductible contribution.

VOLUNTEERS - Help revive the POLARIS theater.

SUPPORTERS - Please support and share our fundraisers!

VISIONARIES - Do you have a vision for our community that includes cinema, music, art, intellectual engagement, comedy, fashion & dance?