Exciting News! Construction slated to begin in April on BOTH the Aquatic Center & multi-use Cultural Center!

PROJECT UPDATE NEWS | 2.16.24

Welcome to our latest Project Update—featuring news about the Foundation's mission to complete the historic Montauk Playhouse Community Center with a 1st floor Aquatic Center and 2nd floor Cultural Center. As construction plans move forward, look for our ongoing updates. We hope you'll continue with us on this exciting journey to complete the Playhouse for the Montauk Community!

• AQUATIC CENTER & CULTURAL CENTER TO BE BUILT AT SAME TIME •

East Hampton Town Board Officially Accepts Construction Bids

and Playhouse Foundation Donations

On Thursday, February 15th, the East Hampton Town Board approved the construction bids for the Playhouse project and officially accepted the Foundation's $8.25 million donation (as well as our donation of the construction plans for both floors).

This is a major milestone for the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation, made even more exciting by the announcement that both parts of the project—the 1st floor Aquatic Center and the 2nd floor multi-use Cultural Center—will now be constructed simultaneously, rather than as a two-phase project. In addition, it was announced that construction is slated to begin in April 2024!

Learn more about this exciting news at the links below:

• East Hampton Press story, February 14, 2024 (via MPCCF website)

• East Hampton Town Board work session, February 14, 2024 (via YouTube)

• East Hampton Town Board meeting, February 14, 2024 (via YouTube)

“The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation ( MPCCF) is thrilled to reach this milestone with the Town of East Hampton to build an Aquatic Center and multi-use Cultural Center in the historic Montauk Playhouse Community Center. The Foundation’s $8.25 million donation to the Town, along with MPCCF’s donation of the construction plans, was achieved by generous leadership gifts from our donors. This is probably one of the largest community projects in Montauk for which funds have been privately raised—an accomplishment that is a testament to our community’s philanthropic and civic-minded members. We will continue to fundraise as construction moves forward, to plan for programming and to provide services that fulfill community needs.”

—Sarah Iudicone, President

Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation

OUR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON

The Town of East Hampton is the Playhouse Foundation's public partner in this project, providing essential support of our shared goals. We commend the Town's commitment to improving the lives of our community members and for recognizing the vital role the completed Playhouse will play in enhancing residents’ quality of life, by providing opportunities for wellness, recreation, swim instruction, culture, education, and more. Photo: Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, East Hampton Town Supervisor, and Sarah Iudicone, Playhouse Foundation President at August Groundbreaking Ceremony

“The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation has been an exemplary partner to the Town, through their dedication to this project and their steadfast commitment to fundraising to ensure completion of the project.” —Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez | February 15, 2024

To speak with us about the project, and to learn more about giving opportunities, please contact:

Sarah Iudicone, Board President: siudicone@montaukplayhouse.org

General inquiries: admin@montaukplayhouse.org or (631) 668-1124

ABOUT THE MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION | The mission of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is to raise funds for the restoration and development of the historic Montauk Playhouse, creating a vital community center for the arts, education, recreation and human services for Montauk and the East End. The Playhouse Foundation’s mission represents the very best of what Montauk is today, and will be tomorrow. Creating a unique gathering space with recreational, educational and cultural opportunities is critical to helping us retain and enrich the character of our community and to ensure our future. The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Visit montaukplayhouse.org to learn more and to donate.

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