Capital Campaign
Take a Seat Campaign
Help preserve the historic auditorium seats at Zumbrota State Theatre, a nonprofit community venue in downtown Zumbrota, Minnesota.
For over a century, the Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC) has worked to preserve and restore Zumbrota's Historic State Theatre — a beloved community landmark since 1921. Once a movie house and now a vibrant hub for theater, musicals, concerts, and local arts, the theatre continues to bring people together through entertainment.
In 2021, we celebrated the theatre's 100th Anniversary with the restoration of the original lobby and foyer. Now, we are turning our attention to the auditorium seats — and we need your help!
How You Can Help: Take a Seat!
We have launched the "Take A Seat Campaign" to raise funds for the restoration of these historic seats. We are fortunate that the refurbished seats have been installed, but we need help covering the cost of this renovation.
✨ When you donate, you'll have the opportunity to:
- ★Name a seat in honor or memory of yourself or someone special
- ★Have a small gold plaque placed on the seat with your chosen inscription
- ★Be part of the living history of the theatre while honoring someone meaningful in your life
Cost
$100 per seat
Restoration costs are higher, so additional contributions are greatly appreciated!
How to Donate
Online Payment
Donate by clicking the button below. After adding your donation, click CONTINUE — there is a space on the next page to add the name you want listed on the seat. Then complete the checkout with your online payment.
We use Zeffy for secure, fee-free donation processing. 100% of your gift goes to the theatre.
There is an optional fee on the Zeffy Donation/Ticketing Website. It defaults to a 17% fee when you make a donation or purchase tickets. You can opt out of this or change the amount by clicking on the Drop-Down Menu and selecting "Other." You can type in $0 or a different amount to give to the ticketing website. This is not a donation to the Zumbrota State Theatre but a donation to help Zeffy.com remain free for Zumbrota State Theatre and other non-profit organizations.
Scan the QR Code to be taken directly to our secure donation payment page.
Mail-In Payment
Print out the donation form and mail your form and check to:
Zumbrota State Theatre
PO Box 45
Zumbrota, MN 55992