New Prospect Theatre

We are a collection of artists that stepped in to save a beautiful theatrical space and insure that it remained a live performance venue. The arts and artists have faced some serious headwinds these last few years, we can truthfully say, unprecedented challenges. However, we believe that live theatre, art, storytelling, dance and music are inspiring, uplifting and essential parts of our community. This Winter, The New Prospect Theatre team worked to carry on a tradition of giving local performing artists a place to gather, to perform, to inspire audiences and one another, and the chance to change the world for the better, one opening night at a time.

Since launching on December 3rd, 2022, (Thank you Nathan Harris for the drone footage.) we have taken off at a breakneck speed. Already we have kept the promises of adding the Ethos West Stage in the lobby area (donated by Ethos West Construction), and built a floating dance floor over the once-cement stage floor. (Thank you to David and Nancy Huss for their donation, Dan Coffey for assistance with getting the materials, the building team – Onarach Builders, Ephraim and Samuel Kurszewski, Noble Smith, and Keefe Healy, and the Bellingham dance community for their support.) An important step for opening us up to dance and a wider range of performances. We have also updated the light and sound systems, adding new lighting positions, and state-of-the-art sound equipment.

We have truly become a community venue, hosting performances from ten local theatre companies, four live bands, ongoing story hour groups, and open mics, as well as rehearsals, and play readings. Our lobby is also a home for local visual artists and participates in monthly art walks.

New Prospect Theatre needs your support to keep the momentum going, and fulfilling the promise of a diverse, accessible and affordable arts venue for the Bellingham community and beyond. Our next physical projects include soundproofing, a film projector and screen, microphones and cables, and concessions bar completion. Our outreach goals include pay-it-forward tickets, program scholarships, lecture funds, and broader artist outreach.

We continue to honor those who supported this venture from the beginning through their time, energy, and funds. We maintained the name of the theatre as the Lucas Hicks Auditorium and preserved the donor and dedication names on the seats.

Visit us at www.newprospecttheatre.org