NEW PORT RICHEY – The Richey Suncoast Theatre more than doubled its $20,000 fundraising goal for “Letters from E: An Evening with Ed Roland of Collective Soul.”
The benefit concert officially kicked off the theater’s capital fundraising campaign to renovate and preserve the nearly 100-year-old venue.
The event raised a total of $42,550 through ticket sales, sponsorships and an online auction featuring exclusive signed memorabilia from Collective Soul, Our Lady Peace, Live! and private donors.
These funds will directly support the theater’s renovation projects, including a new roof, updated windows and doors, and an exterior update. These upgrades will ensure the historic venue continues to serve as a home for the performing arts for generations to come.
The concert’s success was made possible by the generosity of Ed Roland, frontman of Collective Soul, who donated the entire performance.
Roland was joined on stage by his bandmates Johnny Rabb and Jesse Triplett, creating an unforgettable night of music for a sold-out audience.
“This event was a powerful beginning to our renovation campaign and a reminder of what community collaboration can achieve,” said Lia Gallegos, interim president of Richey Suncoast Theatre. “Ed’s generosity, combined with the enthusiasm of our sponsors, donors and guests, made this night one for the history books.”
The “Letters from E” benefit concert will now become an annual event, continuing to unite music lovers and arts supporters in sustaining the Richey Suncoast Theatre for the next century.
Visit richeysuncoasttheatre.com for more information about the Richey Suncoast Theatre, upcoming performances or to contribute to the ongoing renovation campaign.
