Housing Authority Announces Fundraising Update and Community Meetings to Shape the Future Direction

Housing Authority Announces Fundraising Update and Community Meetings to Shape the Future Direction of Court Square Theater

HARRISONBURG, VA — The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) is pleased to announce the community has raised nearly $8,000 in funds to support the continued operations of Court Square Theater. The theater needs a minimum of $60,000 per year to pay for operational expenses such as utilities, maintenance and upkeep, and insurance fees. Donations for Court Square Theater operations are still being accepted at https://harrisonburgrha.com/.

HRHA will host three community meetings in February 2026 to gather community input regarding the future direction of Court Square Theater, a longstanding and beloved arts and performance space in downtown Harrisonburg.

Meeting dates and locations are as follows:
In person meetings will be held at Court Square Theater located at 41F Court Square and Capital Ale House, 41-A Court Square Theater:
Thursday, February 5 6PM to 8PM
Saturday, February 7 2PM to 4PM

For the first 30 minutes of the in-person meetings, participants can walk through the theater and then hear an introduction and welcome message before moving to the upstairs of Capital Ale House for small group discussions.

A virtual meeting will be held on:
Monday, February 9 6PM to 8PM (attendees who sign up will receive a meeting link prior to meeting date/time)

The community meetings will be held in partnership with facilitators from JMU’s Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue (ICAD), community facilitator, Eddie Bumbaugh, and staff from ACT ONE Theater Company. Space for these meetings has been generously donated by Capital Ale House. “We are excited to hear from the community regarding their thoughts on the long-term vision for Court Square Theater. The theater holds a special place in the hearts of many community members, and we hope that we can find a sustainable solution to allow the theater to operate for years to come,” said Michael Wong, Executive Director of HRHA.

If you are interested in attending a community meeting, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/courtsquaretheatermeeting

Contact: Tiffany Runion
(540) 434-7386 x1224
trunion@harrisonburgrha.com
harrisonburgrha.com

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