Majestic Theater
Arts Council of Thayer County (ACT)
ACT (Arts Council of Thayer County) is a volunteer nonprofit group that was formed to operate the Majestic Theatre as a community theatre. This board of 16 dedicated Thayer County residents plans to continue on and promote film and other performing and fine arts in Thayer County.Renovation Efforts
Second Cinema Opening Soon
In November you may have seen some exciting things happening at the Majestic Theater as Volunteers helped clean the 140 seats for the 2nd Cinema. But after that things seemed to get kind of quiet, but exciting things have been happening inside. A stage was built, the floor was painted, stage lights and sound systems were installed, and soon the carpet will be laid. The 2nd cinema is about to open and be ready to show digital movies thanks to a large donation to the Arts Council of Thayer County (ACT).
The projector will arrive sometime the end of February and will be installed shortly afterwards. Starting in March movie goers can expect to see two feature films being shown each weekend, with movies starting at staggered times. The 2ndCinema will also allow ACT to host different educational and performing arts programs as a stage, better lighting, and a sound system designed for speakers have been included in the remodeling project.
ACT is planning to host a grand opening celebration when the 2nd cinema is complete so watch the marquee for details about this event.
Act History
ACT was founded in October, 2012 when the theatre's owners announced that they would have to close due to lack of funds. Because the film industry is requiring all theatres to transition to digital from 35mm, many small theatres are closing. The cost of digital projectors ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. After the announcement, a handful of members of the Thayer County Economic Development Alliance came together to begin fundraising for the digital equipment.
The group immediately decided to form a nonprofit to promote the arts in Thayer County. ACT became incorporated in March, 2013. That month they began managing the theatre which involved learning how to run the 35mm projector and all other aspects of the business. Since then all operations and renovations have been done by generous and committed volunteers dedicated to preserving and maintaining the Majestic for the entertainment and education of Thayer County residents and visitors.
Fundraising continues. Plans are underway now to eventually, purchase another digital projector for the second cinema.
Act Meetings
The Arts Council of Thayer County meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month - please contact us for exact time and place. Some meetings may be cancelled during the holidays, so please email us to check.
ARTS COUNCIL OF THAYER COUNTY 2020 8/04/20
“The Arts Council of Thayer County (ACT) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization committed to preserving, promoting and inspiring the creative arts for the entertainment, enrichment and cultural education of the Thayer County communities.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (16)
President
Carlece Kenner h.402-768-2311 cmkenner@thayercountybank.com
c.402-768-8165
Vice President
Kristy Lukert kristy.lukert@thayercentral.net
c.402-768-1705
Secretary
Ranae Hintz c.402-768-3339 rhintz@windstream.net
h.402-768-2109
Treasurer
Deb Craig c.402-768-1379 debcraig@dagefordeagency.com
h.402-768-2693
Crystal Fangmeier c.402-768-4183 tc.fangmeier@gmail.com
w.402-323-5591
Past President
Tamara Deepe c.402-469-7594 tamaralohmeier@hotmail.com
Kurk Wiedel c.402-768-3539 kurk.wiedel@thayercentral.net
h.402-768-7154
Lloyd Van Cleef c.402-768-3178 mavancleef@windstream.net
w.402-356-2601
h.402-768-2121
Marion Van Cleef c.402-768-1462 mavancleef@windstream.net
h.402-768-2121
Jackie Haller c.402-984-9423 jackie_4282@yahoo.com
Steven Delay h.402-768-6587 pete.chili@hotmail.com
Rita Luongo c.402-768-1584 rluongo58@gmail.com
w.402-768-4636
Diane Wettstein c.402-768-1744 dwettstein52@gmail.com
Buchannan Tietjen c.402-200-8546 buchannan.tietjen@thayercentral.net
Al Jeppson c.402-380-7356 aljeppson@hotmail.com
Chuck Fink c.402-200-0142 dandcfink@windstream.net
h.402-768-6652
TEAM LEADERS/MEMBERS AT LARGE
JD Anderson c.402-365-7717 jdanderson@sargentpipe.com
Kathy Retzlaff c.402-200-0008 kretzlaffhebron@outlook.com
h.402-768-6496
Dakota Cherney c.402-200-0177 dcherney42@gmail.com
Crystal Fangmeier c.402-768-4183 tc.fangmeier@gmail.com
(Projectionist/Marquee/TL Schedule) w.402-768-7212
Tamara Deepe c.402-469-7594 tamaralohmeier@hotmail.com
(Movie Contracts)
Kurk Wiedel c.402-768-3539 kurk.wiedel@thayercentral.net
(Pepsi/School Rep) h.402-768-7154
Carlece Kenner h.402-768-2311 cmkenner@thayercountybank.com
(Party Room Schedule) c.402-768-8165
Lloyd and Marion Van Cleef c.402-768-3178/402-768-1462 mavancleef@windstream.net
w.402-356-2601/h.402-768-2121
Jackie Haller c.402-984-9423 jackie_4282@yahoo.com
Rita Luongo c.402-768-1584 rluongo58@gmail.com
(Projectionist/Marquee/Business Sponsors) w.402-768-4636
Kristy Lukert h.402-768-6063 kristy.lukert@thayercentral.net
(Projectionist/Supplies/Candy Ordering)
Ranae Hintz c.402-768-3339 rhintz@windstream.net
(Projectionist/Posters) h.402-768-2109
Buchannan Tietjen c.402-200-8546 buchannan.tietjen@thayercentral.net
(Youth Representative) tietjen.buchannan@gmail.com
Al and Kelcey Jeppson c.402-380-7356 c.402-657-0187 aljeppson@hotmail.com/kberg9@hotmail.com
Diane Wettstein c.402-768-1744 dwettstein52@gmail.com
Dee Jalas c.402-200-8767 dee.jalas@cune.org
h.402-365-4257
Gary and Sue Mussman c.402-705-1347 gm03319@windstream.net
h.402-768-6539
TECH/PROJECTIONISTS/BUSINESS MANAGER
JD Anderson c.402-365-7717 jdanderson@sargentpipe.com
Rick Hintz c.402-768-3339 rhintz@windstream.net
h.402-768-2109
Cody Pachta c.402-768-8887 codypachta@hotmail.com
Cathy Dick c.402-759-5190 artscouncilofthayercounty@gmail.com
w.402-768-6414
CONTRACTOR Chuck Fink
c.402-200-0142
h.402-768-6652
BANK DEPOSITS Deanna Fink
c.402-200-0018 dandcfink@windstream.net
h.402-768-6652
WEBSITE/FACEBOOK Art Whitton art@artwhitton.com
CINEMA ADS Steve Delay pete.chili@hotmail.com
