MadLab Theatre Relocating to New Downtown Space
MadLab Theatre will be kicking off 2010 with a bang as they relocate into a brand new Downtown home at 227 N. Third Street. The new space will not only be 50% larger than their old home at 105 N. Grant, but it will also be owned by the group, making them one of the few theatre companies in Columbus to own their own venue.
“The mere fact that MadLab will be owning its own space is a titanic step in our development”, said Andy Batt, Managing Director of MadLab. “The doors have opened for us to do what we want, when we want, with our own space.”
Madlab opened their venue at 105 N. Grant in 1999. The final performance in the old space will take place on February 13th, 2010, and the new space venue is scheduled for a mid-March opening.
MadLab Theatre operates as a non-profit organization, and is launching a new “Raise the Roof” campaign to help fund the renovations for their new space. Their budget is set at $70,000, and they’ve already raised $50,000. Donations can be made at madlab.net.
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December 15th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Got to check out the new space last night and was impressed by the promise of it. Congrats to Madlab for this HUGE step!
December 15th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Way to go guys! Great news for Columbus theater.
December 16th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Woot woot! This is great news- congrats guys!
December 16th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
What’s going to happen to the old space?
December 16th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Wait. Where is this going? Isn’t that the address for a detailing shop behind 60 Spring
December 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
It was a detailing shop until monday. Brant, we’re not sure on the old space. The guy that bought our building and Wilson’s has been trying to sell the whole kit and kaboodle since around May. That’s his plan for now anyway.
December 16th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Congrats Madlab!
December 16th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
More information about the new building and the fundraiser can be found HERE… along with a photo of the new building:
March 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Update: New Madlab Space Opens March 19th