At the heart of Lake County’s vibrant arts community, Rabbit Run Theater began as a professional summer stock theater back in 1946. For decades, the barn helped train numerous famous American actors. This unique live entertainment venue continues to be a popular staple in Northeast Ohio’s performance and tourism culture.

As we embark on our first-ever capital campaign, please partner with us as we improve our facilities to enhance visitor and performer experience alike, expand programming and extend our outreach in the region and the arts in Ohio.

Your support truly is crucial in helping us to preserve the legacy and build the future of this vibrant and popular arts hub.

Funding goals:

Our capital campaign aims to raise $2.6 million to address the following areas and create a lasting community impact. Specifically, the funds will be applied to:

• An expanded women’s restroom
• An expansion of the concessions area with dry storage, freezers, coolers, and a covered porch.
• Dedicated prop storage
• Dedicated scenery storage
• A green room for waiting actors
• A dedicated costume storage facility
• Expanded men’s and women’s dressing rooms
• A secure technology and equipment room
• A dedicated scenery construction shop close to the backstage area
• An improved ticket/tour group office

How you can help

We invite you to become a key partner in building the future of Rabbit Run Theater. Your support can take many forms:

• Financial donations: Every contribution, no matter the size, will have an impact.
• Sponsorship opportunities: Partner with us through naming opportunities, event sponsorships, or program support.
• Private and foundation grants: Provide restricted funding that will directly support facility construction.

Donors will be recognized for their generous contributions by various means, including:

• Acknowledgment on our website, social media platforms, and promotional materials
• Appreciation in the seasonal theater program
• Recognition at events
• Naming opportunities for renovated spaces and programs

Please click here to make a donation.

For other forms of giving (i.e., pledges, gifts of stock) please contact RRCAA at 440-428-5913.