KHTS building purchase

President of the Santa Clarita Theater Center asked for a seat at the table and continued city support for theater groups during the transition.

A theater volunteer who urged approval, noting the Canyon staged 24-plus shows a year and that theater patrons boost local businesses.

Co-founder of Eclipse Theater LA who called the purchase a key first step toward a larger community arts center and said a concept plan is coming soon.

Canyon Theater Guild executive director who urged a yes vote and encouraged partnering with the Theater Center, noting the guild draws 30,000-40,000 visitors a year.

Founder of Theatre Ex Tempore who was cautiously optimistic, urging the city to treat the purchase as a bridge to a bigger venue and to consult theater professionals on ceiling height and loading realities.

Questioned why the city is buying the KHTS building and made claims about campaign donations and a council candidate's record, including the Top Not Smoke Shop raid.

Speaking for the Tavern Brawlers and Hope Theater Arts, asked the city to plan not just a small replacement but a full theater center with multiple stages, rehearsal, and classroom space.

A ten-year Canyon performer who welcomed the purchase and asked that theater practitioners be consulted on design, noting the old theater's imperfections were part of its charm.

Read a letter from David Steers of Santa Clarita Shakespeare asking the council to partner with the Santa Clarita Theater Center on a comprehensive arts vision, and echoed it from his own 20-plus years with the Canyon Theater Guild.

President of the Santa Clarita Theater Center asked for a seat at the table in planning and continued support for theater groups during the transition.

Thanked Miranda and McLean for their service and urged support of the purchase, citing The Main's 24-plus shows a year and the economic benefit of theater patrons.

Eclipse Theater LA co-founder called the purchase a key first step toward a larger arts and theater center on Main Street and said a concept plan is coming.

Canyon Theater Guild executive director urged a yes vote, asked the city to partner with the Theater Center, and plugged the guild's current productions.

Theatre Ex Tempore founder was cautiously optimistic, urging the purchase be a bridge to a bigger solution and raising design questions about ceiling height and loading.

Questioned why the city is buying the KHTS building and made accusations about campaign donations and dirty mailers in the council election.

Speaking for the Tavern Brawlers and Hope Theater Arts, supported the purchase but urged the city to plan a full theater center with multiple stages, not just replace The Main.

Theater in a Week producer welcomed the purchase and asked that theater practitioners be consulted on design, noting The Main's imperfections were part of its charm.

Read a letter from David Steers of Santa Clarita Shakespeare and the Santa Clarita Theater Center, asking the council to partner with the theater community on a broader performing arts vision.