Step 4: What’s Your Role?

At the Historic Grove Theater, we invite you to not just “give back,” but to give forward. Here’s what that looks like:

Be a responsible guest.

To keep operational costs down, the Grove Theater is only able to afford basic (once a week) janitorial services at this time.

  • Please refer to our cleaning checklist provided during your facility walk-through and available here.

  • Return things (and settings on sound/lighting equipment) to the way your found them. The next user group will thank you!

  • If you are an event organizer that oversees a large group of performers/participants—YOU will need to set the tone for your group by communicating why/how the Grove is different than most other venues.

Consider your impact.

  • Be mindful that if you reserve a date (particularly for a large event)—our “yes” to you, often means a “no” to someone else. If you need to cancel an event, please let us know as soon as possible!‍ ‍

  • Make sure our theater admin has current contact information (ie, an email address you actually check!) Help us, help you make your event a success by staying in communication with us.

  • In order to maximize our impact, we may book concurrent user groups where possible and practical. Please be kind, courteous and flexible to other people/groups you might encounter!

Pass it on!

  • When generosity only flows one way, any (re)source is inevitably depleted. If you see value in our mission, there are lots of ways YOU can support the Historic Grove Theater!

    Sometimes that’s as simple as writing a check or attending a fundraiser for Friends of the Grove—but here are some meaningful ways our user groups give forward!

  • Blessing Box

    The Scouts who meet weekly in our lobby built (and help stock) the blessing box on our front porch.

  • Christmas Blessings

    A local playwright brought her original play to our stage last Christmas. Instead of charging admission, she encouraged attendees to bring canned goods and donations to stock the Grove Theater Blessing Box!

  • Thoughful Collaboration Award

    In addition to giving a generous donation, a dance group thoughtfully brings their own trash bags so as not to deplete our supply. Their founder faithfully attends our annual Champagne Brunch each year to coordinate with other dance groups—so everyone finds a date on our calendar during recital season!

  • Volunteering Behind the Scenes

    One of our theater groups organized a HUGE cleanup day - and regularly volunteers to tackle small projects that need fixing.

  • Friends in Need

    When a group was experiencing technical difficulties with our sound and lights last year, a number of individuals associated with the Grove and High Places community heeded an urgent plea for help, volunteering their time and expertise to get the show back on the road!