As part of our commitment to transparency, we are pleased to share several updates regarding the governance and future of Renton Civic Theatre.

First, we are publishing the results of the background checks for our current board members. In the same folder, you will find our newly implemented Code of Conduct and the Board’s bylaws. As we continue revitalizing the theater, additional rules, codes, and guidelines will be created and finalized. All approved documents will be available in this always-public Google Drive folder.

Next, we would like to share our current priorities, so you have insight into what we are working on behind the scenes to bring live theater back to Renton:

1. Community Outreach: We are planning opportunities for the community to engage with the theater (more details on that below).
2. Board Recruitment: We are actively recruiting new board members, focusing on residents of Renton, individuals with legal expertise, and those who can contribute diverse perspectives. Use this form to apply.
3. Cost-Cutting Initiatives: We are identifying ways to reduce our annual non-production operational budget by tens of thousands of dollars.
4. Fundraising Initiatives: We are devising and deciding on several fundraising events that will happen through the rest of the year, and into next year, to help us recover and bounce back to producing high-quality live theater as soon as possible.
5. Theater Clean-Up: We are organizing volunteer days to clean and optimize storage at the theater.
6. Season Subscriber Outreach: We are contacting season subscribers to ensure they are supported and informed.
7. 2024 Programming: We are brainstorming creative programming options for the remainder of 2024 that will bring entertainment to Renton while ensuring we have the capacity to address all of the above.

Lastly, we are excited to announce our first community outreach event: an Open Forum. We have scheduled this Open Forum for next Tuesday, September 17th, at 7:00PM, and will take place at Renton Civic Theatre. This will be an opportunity for you to visit the theater, meet the board, share your thoughts on the future of RCT, raise any concerns, and learn how you can get involved in this new chapter.

You don’t need to wait for the forum to get in touch. You can always reach out to us via the following options:

1. Email the Board directly at board_of_directors@rentoncivictheatre.org
2. Express interest in volunteering by filling out our volunteer form here.
3. Apply to join the Board by filling out our application here.
4. Interested in donating? You can support this new chapter of RCT by donating here.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to ensure Renton Civic Theatre remains a vibrant space for art and community.